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[[George Schindler]] is a seasoned entertainer specializing in corporate magic, trade shows, and sales meetings.  Known in the whole magic world as ''Mr. Showbiz''.
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}}'''George Schindler''' (b.1929), known in the whole magic world as ''Mr. Showbiz'', is a seasoned entertainer specializing in corporate magic, trade shows, and sales meetings.   
  
George has appeared movies such as ''Shandu the Great'', in Woody Allen’s “New York Stories” and produced his own “World of Illusion” show.  He was a consultant to David Mamet on “Oh Hell!” and the New York Opera Company’s
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== Biography ==
presentation of “The Consul”  
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Schindler has appeared movies such as ''Shandu the Great'', in Woody Allen’s “New York Stories” and produced his own “World of Illusion” show.  He was a consultant to David Mamet on “Oh Hell!” and the New York Opera Company’s
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presentation of “The Consul.”  
  
George has writen numerous books, including ''Magic With Everyday Objects'' (1976), ''Basic Balloon Sculpture'' (1983), ''Presto! Magic for the Beginner'' (1977), and ''Ventriloquism - Magic With Your Voice'' (1979). He also co-authored the best selling ''Magic With Cards'' (1975) with [[Frank Garcia]].   
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In [[1973]], he became co-founder of the [[New York School for Magicians]].   
  
In 1973, he became co-founder of the '''School For Magicians'''.
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== Awards and honors ==
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* Christopher Award for Lifetime Achievement in Magic.
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* Dean of the [[Society of American Magicians]] (S.A.M.)<ref>[http://www.magicsam.com/georgedean.asp Dean of the Society of American Magicians]</ref>
  
George received the prestigious Christopher Award for Lifetime Achievement in Magic.
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== Books ==
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* ''Magic With Cards'' with [[Frank Garcia]] (1975) 
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* ''Magic With Everyday Objects'' (1976)
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* ''Basic Balloon Sculpture'' (1983)
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* ''Presto! Magic for the Beginner'' (1977)
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* ''Ventriloquism - Magic With Your Voice'' (1979)
  
== Dean of the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) ==
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George Schindler is currently the  Dean of the [[Society of American Magicians]], a lifetime appointment.  Past Deans include [[Harry Kellar]] (the first Dean), [[Frederick Eugene Powell]], [[Al Baker]], [[Jean Hugard]], [[Herman Hanson]], [[Werner Dornfield]], H. [[Adrian Smith]] and most recently, [[Jay Marshall]].
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==See also==
 
*[http://www.magicsam.com/georgedean.asp Dean of the Society of American Magicians]
 
  
[[Category:Biographies|Schindler, George]]
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Revision as of 12:26, 25 May 2014

George Schindler
BornMarch 31, 1929
Brooklyn, New York

CategoriesBooks by George Schindler
George Schindler (b.1929), known in the whole magic world as Mr. Showbiz, is a seasoned entertainer specializing in corporate magic, trade shows, and sales meetings.

Biography

Schindler has appeared movies such as Shandu the Great, in Woody Allen’s “New York Stories” and produced his own “World of Illusion” show. He was a consultant to David Mamet on “Oh Hell!” and the New York Opera Company’s presentation of “The Consul.”

In 1973, he became co-founder of the New York School for Magicians.

Awards and honors

Books

  • Magic With Cards with Frank Garcia (1975)
  • Magic With Everyday Objects (1976)
  • Basic Balloon Sculpture (1983)
  • Presto! Magic for the Beginner (1977)
  • Ventriloquism - Magic With Your Voice (1979)

References

  1. Dean of the Society of American Magicians


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