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Dave Thomen

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March 3, 2025

Local Magician receives National Recruiting Award

Hampstead, MD.  In 1934, Baltimore-area magicians formed an Assembly of The Society of American Magicians. Today, the world’s oldest fraternal organization has over 300 Assemblies worldwide. Last year, local S.A.M. President Dave Thomen was recognized for recruiting new members, and he wants anyone with any interest in magic to join the group.

For over a century, this local coalition of amateur and professional magicians thrived, and in 1934, the 6th Assembly was formed by the S.A.M. This group has provided a home for fellowship and mentorship for all interested in the performance art or history of magic. 

Dave Thomen, a professional magician who also teaches magic through summer camps and college visits, knows there is no substitute for an in-person gathering where mentors can offer real-time feedback to those who share a trick. The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at Trinity Church in Reisterstown or Gramercy Mansion in Baltimore. Last year, Thomen was recognized with the annual S.A.M. Dean’s List Award for recruiting the most magicians into the organization. He creates an atmosphere of fun, reassuring attendees to share a trick or just watch and learn from others.

Assembly 6 President Thomen invites those interested as a guest to their current meetings. It is the perfect place to mess up and not be embarrassed within a friendly environment among new and established professionals. We want to introduce magic as something cool and fun for anyone.

Attached photo description: Mid-Atlantic RVP Jacob Knuckey attended the November 19th meeting at Gramercy Mansion to present a 2024 Dean’s List Recruiting Award to Assembly 6 President Dave Thomen.