The Society of Young Magicians

The Society of Young Magicians, is a world-wide organization for youth, ages 7-16. The purpose of S.Y.M. is to promote interest in magic as a wholesome hobby that will help develop self-confidence and skill, the ability to speak in public, discipline that comes from learning, practicing and performing magic, and a sense of service to others through helping others learn magic and by performing magic at charitable events.

The Society of Young Magicians has nearly 100 local chapters, called Assemblies, around the country. Adult supervision and instuction are provided by qualified members of The Society of American Magicians, one of the most pretigious world-wide organizations of its kind.

S.Y.M. assemblies provide a curriculum of magic that includes instuction in stage presence and ellocution, the history of magic, and many different areas of magic (such as rope magic, silk magic, productions, pocket tricks, coin and card magic, and even stage illusions). Many local assemblies put on one or more public shows a year, providing any member who wishes an oppotuiny to perform.

Children who do not live near an S.Y.M. assembly develop a sense of membership through a monthly newsletter and are encouraged to attend the S.A.M. National Convention, which features many youth activities.

The Magic SYMbol, is an eight-page, monthly newsletter that provides news about S.Y.M. members, feature articles about successful young professional magicians, advice on developing routines and acts, tricks, performance tips and other items of interest.

For more information on joing the Hudson Valley Society of Young Magicians Assembly #Y128, please call (845) 562-7222.