Eugene Burger
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Eugene Burger

A FISM World Championship medalist, Eugene Burger earned Theory & Philosophy Place, Special Awards in 2012 (Blackpool)—widely celebrated as the Olympic gold of the competitive magic world. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include the Milbourne Christopher Award, Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle, and induction into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame.

Career overview

Eugene Burger at a glance

Eugene Burger was a magician. Eugene Burger's career includes FISM World Championship honors, Academy of Magical Arts Close-Up Magician of the Year honors at The Magic Castle, Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards, Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame induction, and being billed 18 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. Eugene Burger's performance history includes appearances at The Olive Bistro & Lounge and Schulien's Restaurant & Saloon.

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Oct 27, 2026
Honors & Recognition

Awards and Competition Results

Recognized with honours at the triennial FISM World Championships of Magic. Official contest roll published by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.

  • 2012 · Blackpool, United Kingdom · Representing USA

    Theory & Philosophy Place, Special Awards

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Honored by the Academy of Magical Arts at The Magic Castle Awards. Official honors roll published by the Academy of Magical Arts.

  • 2006

    Performing Fellowship

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1998

    Close-Up Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1987

    Close-Up Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1985

    Lecturer of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1984

    Lecturer of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

Academy of Magical Arts Official Hall of Fame

Honored by The Milbourne Christopher Foundation, celebrating excellence in the art of magic, illusion, and lifetime contribution to the performing arts. Official honors roll published by The Milbourne Christopher Foundation.

  • 2016

    Milbourne Christopher Award — Lifetime Achievement

    Official honor recorded in the Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards roll.

  • 2002

    Milbourne Christopher Award — Masters Award

    Official honor recorded in the Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards roll.

The Milbourne Christopher Foundation Official Roll

Inducted into the prestigious Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame, honouring historic luminaries and master contributors to conjuring. Official honours roll published by the Society of American Magicians.

  • 2012 · Society of American Magicians

    Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame

    Official induction as recorded in the S.A.M. Hall of Fame.

Society of American Magicians Official Hall of Fame

The Magic Castle

Billed 18 weeks at the Castle

Castle debut 1997, last billed 2017, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Close-Up (6), Lectures (5), Peller (5), Palace (2), Parlour (2), Hat & Hare (1). (21 room engagements across 18 weeks).

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Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 25 individually dated public performances across 2 venues in 2 cities from 1982 to 2017.

25 Performances
2 Venues
2 Cities

Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.

Archive Methodology & Provenance: FindMagic’s performance archive is compiled from confirmed box office inventories, venue calendars, and historic festival programs. It documents verified public appearances and is not intended to represent an exhaustive lifetime career log.
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Performance history and engagement logs are compiled from historical box office records, primary venue playbills, Ticketmaster, AXS, AudienceView, and verified artist itineraries.

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