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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''. | |||
Known in the whole magic world as ''Mr. Showbiz'' | 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 | ||
presentation of “The Consul” | |||
George has writen numerous books, including ''Magic With Everyday Objects'', ''Basic Balloon Sculpture'', ''Presto! Magic for the Beginner'', and ''Ventriloquism--Magic With Your Voice''. He also co-authored the best selling ''Magic With Cards'' with Frank Garcia. | |||
In 1973, he became co-founder of the '''School For Magicians'''. | |||
George received the prestigious Christopher Award for Lifetime Achievement in Magic. | |||
George | == Dean of the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) == | ||
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. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[http://www.magicsam.com/georgedean.asp Dean of the Society of American Magicians] | *[http://www.magicsam.com/georgedean.asp Dean of the Society of American Magicians] | ||
[[Category:Biographies|Schindler, George]] | [[Category:Biographies|Schindler, George]] | ||
Revision as of 14:15, 31 May 2008
George Schindler is a seasoned entertainer specializing in corporate magic, trade shows, and sales meetings. Known in the whole magic world as Mr. Showbiz.
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 presentation of “The Consul”
George has writen numerous books, including Magic With Everyday Objects, Basic Balloon Sculpture, Presto! Magic for the Beginner, and Ventriloquism--Magic With Your Voice. He also co-authored the best selling Magic With Cards with Frank Garcia.
In 1973, he became co-founder of the School For Magicians.
George received the prestigious Christopher Award for Lifetime Achievement in Magic.
Dean of the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.)
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.