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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''' (1939-2017) was 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 ==
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Famous for his beard and soothing, hypnotic voice, his creativity in magic 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 was also a philosopher and historian of religion. He had 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".
  
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== Quotes ==
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* From [[Secrets and Mysteries for the Close-up Entertainer]] (1982): ''"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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==Lecture Notes==
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*Eugene Burger on Matt Schulien's Fabulous Card Discoveries (1983)
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*The Secret of Restaurant Magic (1983)
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*Audience Involvement (1983)
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==Books==
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*[[The Craft of Magic and Other Writings]] (1984)
 
*[[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]])
 
*[[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)
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*[[Mastering the Art of Magic]] (2000), [[Kaufman and Company]])
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*Mystery School (with Jeff McBride - 2003)
  
[[Mastering the Art of Magic]] (2000), [[Kaufman and Company]])
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==Videos==
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*Spirit Magic (1987)
  
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*Article [[Genii 1990 March]]
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*Cover [[Genii 1991 May]]
 
*[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]
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*[http://magicbeard.com/index.php Eugene Burger Home Page]
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* http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=49903
  
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Revision as of 13:19, 9 August 2017

Eugene Burger

Cover of Genii (1991)
BornJune 01, 1939
Chicago, Illinois
DiedAugust 9, 2017 (age 78)
CategoriesBooks by Eugene Burger

Eugene Burger (1939-2017) was 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 established him as a leading figure in the field. Burger partners with Jeff McBride in the Magic and Mystery School of magical instruction.

Burger was also a philosopher and historian of religion. He had 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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