Mordecai's Journal

Assembly members spotted at the convention:
Dan Sclare, Ron Strong, Dana Ring, John Marenholtz, Soll Levine, Dave Margolin, Michael Michaels, Dick Matt, Len Persky, and former 21ers Mike Wald and Jeff Horton.

George Schindler was appointed Dean of the Society.

In 2008, instead of having our normal conventions, the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians will combine to hold a six-day Magic Championship in New Orleans.  The business meeting of each group will held separately during the event.  Both organizations will share "gala stage shows, a gala close-up show, world-class lecturers, a banquet and several off-site activities."  The highlight is $10,000 in prize money each for both the stage and close-up contest winners.  The event runs from July 7-12, 2008.  The host hotel is the Marriott and has guaranteed a special convention rate of $99.00 single or double occupancy.

The 2006 convention is in Louisville, KY. The 2007 convention is in Dallas, TX.

The National Council: 1stVP Andy Dallas, President John Apperson, President-Elect Richard Dooley, 2nd VP Maria Ibanez, Treasurer Bill Buehler.  Missing: Secretary Joan Lehr.

Tom Gentile and Maria Ibenez are recognized for their work on National Magic Week 2004.	MI John Apperson appoints George Schindler to be the new Dean.