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== 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
 
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.”   
 
presentation of “The Consul.”   
  
 
In [[1973]], he became co-founder of the [[New York School for Magicians]].   
 
In [[1973]], he became co-founder of the [[New York School for Magicians]].   
 
  
 
== Awards and honors ==
 
== Awards and honors ==
 
* Christopher Award for Lifetime Achievement in Magic.
 
* Christopher Award for Lifetime Achievement in Magic.
 
* 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>
 
* 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>
 
  
 
== Books ==
 
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* ''Ventriloquism - Magic With Your Voice'' (1979)
 
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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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