I had the pleasure of meeting Eugene 2010 when he gave a Lecture at Yale Divinity school and visited our Magic society Afterwards. Unforgettable. A true gentleman and a scholar.
I was blessed to meet Eugene several times in my life and I was honored to sit in his living room at his invitation the one time I visited Chicago in 2007. He was an amazing man.
He is the true Father Christmas, thanks to Eugene for making all the big kids happy with all is magical secrets. Wow what a Christmas present. 👍😊👍 That was an outstanding review! Well done David👏👏👏👏
Hello David, thanks a lot, for the great review. I wanted to buy my first eugene burger book, I do have all his essays, I perform strolling in restaurant and close up magic. What is the best book from Eugen you would recommend me in my case and what was to one of his that really left you completely speechless? it looks like the final secret is one of the if not the best one? thanks in advance for any advice
MY REVIEW of FINAL SECRETS This is a beautiful book about a master magician, and master teacher. I wept (conversations section). It is revealing. It is honest. It really is beautiful. I believe You should know two things before buying it, however. One: I don't believe the magic (tricks) found in this book are great. Eugene talks about eliminating mud, yet some of the pieces are full of it (I'm thinking of Thought Sender, or even TTTCBE). There are great, worthwhile contributions (Influence, Destiny has a name, Two unrecorded gems) but most of the magic is only so-so- because better, more updated or "cleaner" presentations, frames or methods can be found elsewhere- including in some of Eugene's Books (The Experience of Magic, the Performance of Close Up Magic or the excellent Mastering the Art of Magic). Even Eugene's work on Equivoque, or TTTCBE is not revolutionary, when placed into context of Dobson, Maven, Giobbi or more. So there is better Magic (tricks) elsewhere. Many agree that the GOLD is in the essays- and there is a LOT of gold. 2) The book also suffers the love its author (understandably) has for Eugene. That feeling- that beautiful, respectful love- comes across- and is touching- because it says so much about the man and his student(s). The trick part, is that the book feels like it was written for friends of Eugene- not for future generations of magicians- and this creates an... indulgent reading/writing experience. Overall, a beautiful gift From Beyond, and an incredible, honourable effort from Mr Hass. Thank You, Eugene.
Let’s all congratulate Larry Hass for his remarkable job he did on this labor of love!
It changed the way I look at a lot of things, not just magic. Truly a masterpiece. ❤
I had the pleasure of meeting Eugene 2010 when he gave a Lecture at Yale Divinity school and visited our Magic society Afterwards. Unforgettable. A true gentleman and a scholar.
great story
I was blessed to meet Eugene several times in my life and I was honored to sit in his living room at his invitation the one time I visited Chicago in 2007. He was an amazing man.
WOW - great story
@@magicorthodoxy i have been doing magic since I was 5. I have a lot of stories. I would to chat with you at some point.
It was cool growing up in Chicago during the middle of the century. So much talent.🧐
So cool!
It’s a fantastic book. My best purchase in years!!
It really is!
Oh wow! I had no idea that Eugene Burger had set up a way to release his secret material post-humously! Definitely going to be picking this book up!
Hope you enjoy it!
Looks like I'm gonna need a bigger stocking this year! Great and informative review David (as always.) Have a nice day my friend.
:D
He is the true Father Christmas, thanks to Eugene for making all the big kids happy with all is magical secrets. Wow what a Christmas present. 👍😊👍 That was an outstanding review! Well done David👏👏👏👏
You are so kind
Hello David, thanks a lot, for the great review. I wanted to buy my first eugene burger book, I do have all his essays, I perform strolling in restaurant and close up magic. What is the best book from Eugen you would recommend me in my case and what was to one of his that really left you completely speechless? it looks like the final secret is one of the if not the best one? thanks in advance for any advice
this is the only one I have
This sounds like a remarkable book. Thanks for reviewing it.
:D
Me "I need to save money"
*magic orthodoxy uploads new video*
Me "oh I'm getting that!"
LOL
Friend: So what do you want for your Christmas gift?
Me: Naughty Santa
yikes
Wonderful review, David! He was an incredible human being - thank you for the wonderful review!
My pleasure!
Eugene Berger is a great magician very much a pioneer of great magic for up close
YES !!!
Ty for the review. Are many of the effects impromptu?
i'd say no
@@magicorthodoxy ty again. And thanks for the quick response. I guess il see if it's worth it for the trick not being explained lol
That book looks completely epic!
agreed
My copy came the other day. PS I love books!
AWESOME !!!
Can I afford not to have it ? How wonderous !
:D
Wonderful review 👍👍👍👍
Thank you! Cheers! 👍👍👍👍
Great storyteller
agreed
My review of the 1975 summer blockbuster Jaws: "Shark terrorizes town."
LOL
This book is in the mail for me :D
awesome !!!
Wonderful.. to rich for my blood since we're moving. But, it's going on my list👍🤓👍
:D
No way, i met Eugene years ago at a magic gathering below a Irish restraunt/pub in Wa state wanna say it was like 2008? If i recall right.
👍
Don’t forget teaching magic
ok
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MY REVIEW of FINAL SECRETS
This is a beautiful book about a master magician, and master teacher.
I wept (conversations section). It is revealing. It is honest. It really is beautiful.
I believe You should know two things before buying it, however.
One: I don't believe the magic (tricks) found in this book are great. Eugene talks about eliminating mud, yet some of the pieces are full of it (I'm thinking of Thought Sender, or even TTTCBE). There are great, worthwhile contributions (Influence, Destiny has a name, Two unrecorded gems) but most of the magic is only so-so- because better, more updated or "cleaner" presentations, frames or methods can be found elsewhere- including in some of Eugene's Books (The Experience of Magic, the Performance of Close Up Magic or the excellent Mastering the Art of Magic).
Even Eugene's work on Equivoque, or TTTCBE is not revolutionary, when placed into context of Dobson, Maven, Giobbi or more.
So there is better Magic (tricks) elsewhere. Many agree that the GOLD is in the essays- and there is a LOT of gold.
2) The book also suffers the love its author (understandably) has for Eugene. That feeling- that beautiful, respectful love- comes across- and is touching- because it says so much about the man and his student(s).
The trick part, is that the book feels like it was written for friends of Eugene- not for future generations of magicians- and this creates an... indulgent reading/writing experience.
Overall, a beautiful gift From Beyond, and an incredible, honourable effort from Mr Hass. Thank You, Eugene.