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Famous for his beard and soothing, hypnotic voice, Eugene Burger is even more famous for his close-up magic and [[Bizarre Magic]]. His creativity in magic has established him as a leading figure in the field. Burger partners with [[Jeff McBride]] in the [[Magic and Mystery School]] of magical instruction.
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'''Eugene Burger''' is an American magician based in Chicago, Illinois, reputed for his close-up skills, his work in mentalism and Bizarre Magic.
  
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Famous for his beard and soothing, hypnotic voice, his creativity in magic has established him as a leading figure in the field. Burger partners with [[Jeff McBride]] in the [[Magic and Mystery School]] of magical instruction.
  
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Burger is also a philosopher and historian of religion. He has advanced degrees in Divinity (from Yale University), philosophy, and has taught university courses in comparative religion and philosophy.
  
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He also produced a rare audio program - "Growing in the Art of Magic".
  
=Books=
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== Quotes ==
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* From "Secrets and Mysteries for the Close-up Entertainer": ''"The real secrets of magic as a performing art have to do with making the effects that you already know really magical and entertaining for your audiences." ''
  
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== Awards ==
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* [[Academy of Magical Arts]] Lecturer of the Year (1985 and 1986)
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* [[Academy of Magical Arts]] Close-Up Magician of the Year (1996 and 1997)
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* Selected as "One of the 100 most influential magicians of the 20th century." by [[Magic Magazine]].
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==Books==
 
*[[Spirit Theater]] (1985), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
 
*[[Spirit Theater]] (1985), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
 
*[[The Performance of Close-Up Magic]] (1987), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
 
*[[The Performance of Close-Up Magic]] (1987), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
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*[[Mastering the Art of Magic]] (2000), [[Kaufman and Company]])
 
*[[Mastering the Art of Magic]] (2000), [[Kaufman and Company]])
  
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== External links and references==
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bizarre_magic Bizarre Magic]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bizarre_magic Bizarre Magic]
 
*[http://www.magicalwisdom.com/ Magic and Mystery School]
 
*[http://www.magicalwisdom.com/ Magic and Mystery School]
 
== External links and references==
 
 
 
* [http://magicbeard.com/index.php Eugene Burger Home Page]
 
* [http://magicbeard.com/index.php Eugene Burger Home Page]
  
 
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Revision as of 00:12, 2 January 2010

Eugene Burger is an American magician based in Chicago, Illinois, reputed for his close-up skills, his work in mentalism and Bizarre Magic.

Famous for his beard and soothing, hypnotic voice, his creativity in magic has established him as a leading figure in the field. Burger partners with Jeff McBride in the Magic and Mystery School of magical instruction.

Burger is also a philosopher and historian of religion. He has advanced degrees in Divinity (from Yale University), philosophy, and has taught university courses in comparative religion and philosophy.

He also produced a rare audio program - "Growing in the Art of Magic".

Quotes

  • From "Secrets and Mysteries for the Close-up Entertainer": "The real secrets of magic as a performing art have to do with making the effects that you already know really magical and entertaining for your audiences."

Awards

Books

External links and references

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