Source: Society Of American Magicians

New York- October 18, 2003: Jay Gorham, National President of the Society of American Magicians proclaimed the week of October 25 to October 31 as National Magic Week throughout the United States and Canada. For more than forty years the Society recognized the anniversary of the death of Harry Houdini with a special "week" of events to highlight the charitable work of the Society throughout the year.

Houdini died at 1:26 PM on October 31 in 1926 and was president of the Society for the previous nine years. His grave is in New York City.

During the year the members of the S.A.M. perform for Senior Citizens in nursing homes, plus in VA Hospitals and for schools and libraries for children who cannot afford the luxury of live entertainment. The free shows are part of the service programs by its members. Magic Week is when the magicians can take their bows. Public magic events and exhibits will be taking place all over the country.

Each year Governors, Mayors and other governing bodies are requested to issue proclamations declaring the last week in October as a National Magic Week.

To date Governor Jeb Bush of Florida has issued such a proclamation.

Further information on the history of the "Week" and the events taking place can be found at our website at: www.magicsam.com

Public Relations Contact: George Schindler- 718-336-0605.

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