Eugene Burger is an American magician. He was born in 1939 and is based in Chicago Illinois. He is reputed for his close-up skills and his work in mentalism and bizarre magic.
He is also a philosopher and a historian of religion. He has advanced degrees in Divinity (from Yale University) in philosophy, and has taught university courses in comparative religion and philosophy.
Burger 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. He has also produced an audio program called Growing in the Art of Magic.
Books and DVDs
* Intimate Power (1983)
* The Experience of Magic (1989)
* Strange Ceremonies (1991)
* Spirit Theater (1986)
* The Performance of Close-Up Magic (1987)
* Meaning and Magic
* Mastering the Art of Magic
* Mystery School (2003) with Jeff McBride
* Eugene Goes Bizarre
* Real Magic
* Gourmet Closeup Magic
* Eugene Burger's Magical Voyages
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.
