DATELINE: May 17, 2024 - Los Angeles, California

Scott Wells Receives Special Fellowship Award from the Academy of Magical Arts

 A "Night of Stars" in Los Angeles, California

The stars were out in Hollywood for the annual awards ceremony of the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle) as magicians were recognized for their various achievements, both throughout the past year and during their lifetimes. Members of the AMA voted on Close-Up Performer of the Year, Lecturer of the Year, etc. and the Boards of Trustees and Directors gave special awards to others who have made significant contributions to the art of magic over their lifetimes, such as Penn & Teller who received a Masters Fellowship.

Scott Wells received this Special Fellowship for his dedication in producing The Magic Word Podcast. The award reads as follows:

The Academy wishes to honor Scott Wells for his considerable contribution to the creative world of magician, mind readers, stage illusionists, and ardent admirers of the art of astonishment. In recognition of his Magic Word Podcast, beginning in 2011 and now numbering over 800 episodes, we celebrate those special conversations with esteemed colleagues and contemporaries that bring us insight, encouragement, and inspiration. The Academy of Magical Arts commends Mr. Wells for promoting not only the personal stories of fascinating individuals, but fellowship amongst our extended family of artists and entertainers everywhere.

Presented this 17th day of May, 2024 but Mark Wooster, President, Board of Directors, and Christopher Hart, Chair, Board of Trustees.

Congratulations to our fellow and brother magician, Scott Wells, for this exceptional honor.