Eugene Burger

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

• Academy of Magical Arts Lecturer of the Year (1985 and 1986)
• Academy of Magical Arts Close-Up Magician of the Year (1996 and 1997)
• Selected as "One of the 100 most influential magicians of the 20th century." by Magic Magazine.

Books

• Spirit Theater (1985), Kaufman and Greenberg)
• The Performance of Close-Up Magic (1987), Kaufman and Greenberg)
• The Experience of Magic (1989), Kaufman and Greenberg)
• Strange Ceremonies (1991), Kaufman and Greenberg)
• Mastering the Art of Magic (2000), Kaufman and Company)

External links and references

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• Bizarre Magic
• Magic and Mystery School
• Eugene Burger Home Page

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