Eugene Burger
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Eugene Burger is an American magician based in Chicago Illinois and reputed for his close-up skills and his work in mentalism and Bizarre Magic.
He is also a philosopher, 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.
Eugene frequently teaches with Jeff McBride in the Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He is the author of books on the presentation of close up magic and is featured on several instructional DVDs and videos for magicians.
[edit] Books And DVDs
- Intimate Power (1983), The Experience of Magic (1989), Strange Ceremonies (1991), Spirit Theater (1986), The Performance of Close-Up Magic (1987) and Mastering the Art of Magic.
- Mystery School (2003) with Jeff McBride
- Eugene Goes Bizarre, Real Magic, Gourmet Closeup Magic, and Eugene Burger's Magical Voyages
[edit] Awards
He has been awarded Lecturer of the Year two times (1985 and 1986)
Close-Up Magician of the Year twice. (1996 and 1997)
He is considered as "One of the 100 most influential magicians of the 20th century." by Magic Magazine.
