Eugene Burger: Onward to the Magic

Yesterday we got the news from London. My once-in-a-lifetime magic teacher, friend, mentor, and co-author passed away. Our new book, written by former Acting Director of the CIA, John McLaughlin, the world's best close-up magician, Eugene Burger, and me, is almost finished and will be out this Fall—focusing on how the strategies of magic can unlock business breakthrough. Now, it will have a new dedication and a new spiritual energy that will outlast its author and authors. Here is the formal announcement:

"It is with heavy hearts that we, friends of Eugene Burger, inform you that Eugene has passed away in Chicago at the age of 78.

Eugene enjoyed a long, healthy life, but was very recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. Even so, his death today came more quickly than expected, and we are deeply shocked and saddened by his loss.

We know that in the days, weeks, and months ahead, countless things will be written and said about Eugene, and we will share more information, too. But for now, we want to tell you that Eugene embraced his situation with great clarity, humor, and peace of mind. As he said one day, 'Now I am on the way to the ultimate capital M Mystery of life.'

Please join us in remembering and celebrating Eugene, a rare and wonderful person who has meant so much to us and to magicians all over the world."

God Bless Eugene. Onward to the magic.