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'''Eugene Burger''' (b.1939) 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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== Biography ==
 
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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*[[The Experience of Magic]] (1989), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
 
*[[The Experience of Magic]] (1989), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
 
*[[Strange Ceremonies]] (1991), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
 
*[[Strange Ceremonies]] (1991), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
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*[[Rediscoveries: New Ways of Framing Old Favorites]] (1994)
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*[[Magic and Meaning]] (with [[Robert Neale]] - 1995)
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*[[Growing in the Art of Magic]] (1996)
 
*[[Mastering the Art of Magic]] (2000), [[Kaufman and Company]])
 
*[[Mastering the Art of Magic]] (2000), [[Kaufman and Company]])
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*Mystery School (with Jeff McBride - 2003)
  
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*Spirit Magic (1987)
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*[http://www.magicalwisdom.com/ Magic and Mystery School]
 
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Revision as of 01:19, 20 February 2014

Eugene Burger

Cover of Genii (1991)
BornJune 01, 1939
Chicago, Illinois

CategoriesBooks by Eugene Burger

Eugene Burger (b.1939) is an American magician based in Chicago, Illinois, reputed for his close-up skills, his work in mentalism and Bizarre Magic.

Biography

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

Awards

Lecture Notes

  • Eugene Burger on Matt Schulien's Fabulous Card Discoveries (1983)
  • The Secret of Restaurant Magic (1983)
  • Audience Involvement (1983)

Books

Videos

  • Spirit Magic (1987)

References

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