“Chicago’s Best Magician.” - Chicago Magazine
“Eugene is not just one of my favorite magicians in the world to watch, he's also one of the greatest teachers of magic alive. I'm sure he'll perform and explain fantastic tricks that'll fool you and your audiences, but I'm certain he'll also impart important and valuable insights into audience management. Plus, he'll be funny and charming. Do everyone in the world a giant favor and watch Eugene Burger's Penguin LIVE Lecture.” - Mac King
"Dear magicians: Eugene Burger gets it. He knows how to explain it. And he's willing to share." - Max Maven
"Eugene is the Dean of the Magic & Mystery School, and has mentored many of the most successful artists of our time. Now you can learn why he has earned the title of "THE MASTER”!" - Jeff McBride
"For decades Eugene Burger has been recognized by magicians and the public as one of the finest and most engaging magicians alive.” - Stephen Minch, Genii Magazine
What will he teach?
Spirit Theatre, How to Haunt a House, and More
Eugene Burger is a world-leading authority on performing magic that involves the spirits. His book Spirit Theatre (1986) is a landmark work that re-defined this kind of magic for modern audiences.
In this lecture, Eugene will be joined by Lawrence Hass, who has created several spirit theatre and séance shows with Eugene. They will talk in great detail about performing this special kind of magic and teach the following spirit or Halloween-related routines.
Acrobatic Matchbox - A fun close-up opener that invokes the spirits.
A Bizarre Ritual - Eugene’s latest work on this powerful, spooky piece of close-up theatre.
Soul Survivor - Eugene’s presentation for Robert E. Neale’s classic effect, followed by Lawrence’s performance with an alternate ending. Magic Dark and Light.
The Haunted Bell - Lawrence performs this creepy effect using Eugene’s original script. Based on an idea by Max Maven.
The Lake Witch Project - Eugene and Lawrence have both performed this powerful effect by Steve Bryant. It scares the hell out of an audience!
The Ballad of the Harp Weaver - Eugene has performed this classic, disturbing poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay the entire length of his career in spirit theatre. Eugene will also share a magical ending for the poem created by Jeff McBride.
The Dark Room - Eugene and Lawrence will discuss one of
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