A.M.I. Ambassadors and Special Envoys
representing ami throughout the world
Current international AmbassadorS & Special Envoys
AMI is represented worldwide through Ambassadors and Special Envoys. As with the Board, our Ambassoadors and Envoys are made up of a mix of ages and experiences. Their role entails promoting and representing AMI internationally and within their regions,
Current International Ambassador
Bill Palmer
Current Special Envoys
Clarence Pearsall III
Eamonn Doohan
Current international Ambassador
Bill Palmer
AMI International Ambassador
Located in Texas, Houston , USA, Bill “Merlin” Palmer is an AMI Certified Member, a well-known International Performer. He is a MIMC with Gold Star at The Magic Circle of London, an Order of Merlin Excalibur Member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, a long time member of the Society of American Magicians and in 2024 was appointed The International Ambassador for the Association de Magiciens Internationaux.
He has been on the cover of The Linking Ring, M-U-M and Magische Welt. His work has appeared in many Magic related publications. Being bi-lingual , he has translated the works of Punx, Ted Lesley, Borodin and Hanussen from German to English. He appeared as Merlin the Magician at the Texas Renaissance Festival for the first twenty-six seasons, Scarborough Faire, the Florida Renaissance Festival, Houston’s Magic Island, many comedy clubs, and at trade shows all over the United States.
Throughout his career spanning several decades, he has received many awards and accolades. He is also an accomplished musician and plays twenty-one different musical instruments (not simultaneously) and
has written several books for Alfred Publishing Company.
He recently returned to the Texas Renaissance Festival to reprise his Merlin act at their 50th annual season.
He has performed and lectured in the USA, England, Scotland, Germany and Austria.
AMI SPECIAL ENVOYS
Clarence Pearsall III
SPECIAL ENVOY
Clarence H. Pearsall III, aka C. Magic is an award-winning magician located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Since his retirement from The US Navy & Fire Department, he pursued his passion for Magic and turned full time Pro in 2017. He now performs as three different characters.
His Magic has taken him all over the US & Europe. He has appeared several times on Television, comedy clubs and at various corporate & private events. He has been featured in several magazine and
newspaper articles and is listed in MagicPedia (MagicPedia-C.Magic).
A former President of the International Association of Black Magical Artists he is also a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters Alumni (I.A.F.F. Retired), The “Genius Is Common”
Movement, The Atlanta’s Better Business Bureau, The International Brotherhood of Magicians, The Society of American Magicians and is a certified Member of The Association De Magiciens Internationux
(A.M.I) and in January 2025 was appointed as a Special Envoy to the organization.
https://cmagichappen.com/
Eamonn Doohan
SPECIAL ENVOY
Eamonn Doohan is of Irish heritage and lives in Scotland. He has been involved in Magic since 1980 as a Hobbyist. His first magic effect was a Paul Daniels packet card effect called : “I’m All Right Jack.” Over almost 5 decades he has collected many effects and books.
Apart from Paul Daniels, he credits Dai Vernon, Larry Jennings, Ed Marlo and Mike Vincent as his main influences. Although he favours close up magic, he has an avid interest in other aspects of magic.
He is a Certified AMI Member, a Member of The S.A.M and is also a member of the oldest Drama Society in Scotland. He has taken part in many Productions from Shakespeare to comedy. He has for many years
been a frequent visitor at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
As we all want our organization to flourish for many years to come we will appoint Envoys and Ambassadors to get to know and understand the needs of all our Members. We are open to consider any Member who wishes to become an Envoy/Representative.