America’s Got Talent star, Michael Grasso, has been booked as a headliner for the S.A.M National Convention in Pittsburgh. The first ever magician to reach the TOP 10 of AGT finalists and featured in MAGIC Magazine’s November issue, Michael will be taking a break from the AGT tour to appear on the Saturday night Gala Show in the Byham Theater. He will be joining other award-winning close-up and stage artists being booked for the “two conventions in one” taking place July 13-16, 2011.

The S.A.M. also will be hosting the first ever FISM sanctioned contest of magic, guaranteeing up to 15 finalists a slot to compete in the World Championship of Magic in 2012. Competing over three days of the convention, the North American stage and close-up Champion of Magic will be also crowned as the result of one final contest to select the best of the best.

Other stage and close-up galas, Stars of Tomorrow show, President’s reception, tribute to Hank Moorehouse, young magicians activities, dealer’s show, and sightseeing to popular venues are all part of the four day conference. Full contest details, convention schedule, stars of magic to appear, and registration information may be found at www.magicsam.com