Stars of Tomorrow 2018 Orlando Application

The Society of American Magicians invites young magicians ages 7 through 17 to audition for the Stars of Tomorrow Stage Show performances that will take place during the 2018 S.A.M. National Convention in Orlando, FL.

The S.A.M. selects talented youth stage magicians to perform at the convention. Each performer will receive a monetary stipend, two convention registrations (one for the performer, the other for a parent or guardian), plus one year’s free membership in the Society of Young Magicians. You may audition for the close up, stage, or both. You may also apply for the emcee of the stage show.

Guidelines Stage Show

The stage show will be one performance Saturday at the S.A.M. convention (Date subject to change)

Act must be 5-10min in length

Act can be to music, be talking, silent manipulation, comedy, or even illusions.

Absolutely NO FIRE or PYROTECHNICS of any kind are allowed in your stage performance. If you are unsure if something in your act is classified as "pyro," contact us for clarification.

Guidelines Close Up Show

The close up performers will have the opportunity to perform each evening.

Act must be 6-8 minutes and able to be repeated several times each performance.

Can be talking, comedy, or to music.

Absolutely NO FIRE or PYROTECHNICS of any kind are allowed in your close up performance. If you are unsure if something in your act is classified as "pyro," contact us for clarification.

To apply:

Prepare a YouTube or Vimeo link of your act. If the link requires a password, please send the password. Include that link on your application.

Your audition video does not have to be professionally produced, but it must show your performance, costuming and props that you will use if you were selected to perform. THE ACT YOU SEND IS THE ACT YOU MUST DO. The way it looks is the way it stays.

The video should show the exact routine you plan to perform if accepted. Send the attached application form and a High Resolution photo (300dpi, as a .jpg, 5" x 5") suitable for printing in the convention program. The photo should be a good, clear headshot.

You must submit your application by April 1, 2018.

NOTE: Materials cannot be returned.

Please send all of the materials mentioned above to: StarsOfTomorrow@SAMconvention.com

I am applying as a: *

Close-Up Performer Stage Performer

Name of Performer *

First Name Last Name

Stage Name *

First Name Last Name

Email *

example@example.com

Website Address (if you have one)

Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Birthdate *

Must be age 7 through 17 on day of performance.

Parent's Name *

First Name Last Name

Parent's Home Phone Number *

Parent's Mobile Phone Number *

Brief Biographical Information: Tell us a little about yourself! How long you have been doing magic; where you have performed; activities besides magic; who helps you with magic; any awards you may have won, and other information you think is important. *

What is the link to your YouTube or Vimeo audition video? The video MUST be the complete act with no edits. *

Copy and Paste your link here

Are you a member of The Society of Young Magicians? *

Yes No

If YES, Assembly Number and Location

SYM Leader's Name, Address, Phone.