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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''' (b.1939) is 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 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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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.
  
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He also produced a rare audio program - "Growing in the Art of Magic".
  
=Books=
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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." ''
  
[[Spirit Theater]] (1985), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
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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]].
  
[[The Performance of Close-Up Magic]] (1987), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
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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)
  
[[The Experience of Magic]] (1989), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
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==Books==
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*[[The Craft of Magic and Other Writings]] (1984)
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*[[Spirit Theater]] (1985), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
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*[[The Performance of Close-Up Magic]] (1987), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
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*[[The Experience of Magic]] (1989), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
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*[[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)
  
[[Strange Ceremonies]] (1991), [[Kaufman and Greenberg]])
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==Videos==
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*Spirit Magic (1987)
  
[[Mastering the Art of Magic]] (2000), [[Kaufman and Company]])
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==External Links==
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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://magicbeard.com/index.php Eugene Burger Home Page]
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Revision as of 01:19, 20 February 2014

Eugene Burger

Cover of Genii (1991)
BornJune 01, 1939
Chicago, Illinois

CategoriesBooks by Eugene Burger

Eugene Burger (b.1939) is 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 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

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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