Eugene Burger

Eugene Burger

Eugene Burger deep melodious voice can capture the attention of the most ardent disbeliever and transport them into the midst of a ninetieth century seance. Where the spirit world is just behind a slim veil, and ghost appear at the edge of your sight. His ability to blend prestidigitation while presenting a seance proves his skill as a master artist and magician. It is a simple fact that Eugene Burger is an artist. He takes magical effects to paint a picture of mystery and wonder. His voice adds color and life to his paintings that enchant audiences of all ages. So if you get a chance to attend one of his seances be prepared for conveyance into another realm.

However, if you think he paints only two dimensional pictures, think again. With a softening of his voice and a simple smile, he can transform himself from a mysterious Rasputin type character to a mischievous gnome. Who's only desire is to bring wonder to all. By using this chameleon type skill in his close-up magic he can present one trick in a myriad of ways.

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In other words, Eugene's greatest talent is with his presentation. He can take a simple trick with insignificant sleights and convert it to a signature effect. Two

effects that Eugene has created new presentation for are "Card Warp" and "The Gypsy Thread" which

Eugene Burger Performing

have become his signature effects. These effects are not difficult to do, but Eugene's presentations transform them from the mundane

into masterpieces. If you haven't seen him perform these effects, you can check the PBS special "The Art of Magic" where he does both.

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If you wish to learn more about ninetieth century spiritualism, you can get Eugene's book "Spirit Theater." It also explains how to put together a reenactment of a seance. In addition, it has several magic effects oriented toward seances. However, you can take these tricks and create your own unique presentation with them. Who knows one of them may become your signature effect.