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George Schindler

George Schindler

(Brooklyn, New York: 31st March 1929 - )

Inspired at age 11 seeing magician at school. Learned at age 12 from gift Gilbert magic set. Assisted at Holden’s NY shop 1949-50. Semi-pro debut at age 18 and full-time pro since 1970. Co-founder (with Frank Garcia) and Director of the School for Magicians (in New York City) 1973-78. In 1975 did TV commercial as the "Great Nabisco". Played "Shandu the Magician" in Woody Allen's "Oedipus Wrecks" episode in the film, New York Stories (1989). Teacher of Shelley Carol. 1988 Back Stage's Bistro Award for variety performer (shared with Jeff McBride). AIMC 1989; MIMC 1990. Gold Star 1991. Producer of 6 magic shows. SAM President 1992-93. SAM Hall of Fame 1994. Named Dean of American Magicians by SAM 2005 succeeding Jay Marshall.

Invented Sealed Surprise (1951); Coin in the Ring (1972). Snap Thru Coin in Bottle (1978).

Wrote Beginner's Curriculum (1973), Amedeo's Continental Magic (1974, with Frank Garcia), Magic with Cards (1975, with Frank Garcia), Magic with Everyday Objects (1976), Presto! Magic for Beginners (1977, 192pp), Ventriloquism (1979), and Basic Balloon Sculpture (1983).

Articles in MUM and Magic Manuscript. Column in Genii (1950s). Trick in Hugard's Magic Monthly. DVD: Entertainment First (2008). 3 audios. Many TV and radio bits, including 6 TV commercials.

Coauthors: Amedeo, Frank Garcia

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Listen and Learn Ventriloquism by George Schindler

A 12 lesson course to introduce the beginner to the art of ventriloquism. George Schindler teaches all sounds to create the entire alphabet in 12 lessons. Listen to hear how the sounds are made. Includes a comedy script. Suitable for young people and adults.

In addition to the 12 lessons in MP3 format you also get a PDF where each lesson is described in words.

runtime: half hour

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Up Close with Schindler Volume 3 by George Schindler

This is volume three of three on close up with the 'Kid from Brooklyn' Magicomedian, George Schindler.

Volume three is purely magic and explanations and absolutely no padding. You'll hear a detailed explanation of George's own chop cup routine, a superb ambitious card routine and several highly practical coin effects. Everything released in this recording is actually part of George's regular repertoire; everything has been used over and over again in front of paying audiences who demand and get the best.

This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette and MagiCD series created...

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Up Close with Schindler Volume 2 by George Schindler

This is volume two of three on close up with the 'Kid from Brooklyn' Magicomedian, George Schindler. A highly recommended series of recordings packed with useful performing advice, the psychology of close up plus a great number of practical routines that are so clearly described that you will be able to learn them from the audio recording and include them in your own programme.

Volume two describes a number of effective coin and card routines as well as personal tidbits from Schindler's life as a magician.

This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette and MagiCD series created...

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Up Close with Schindler Volume 1 by George Schindler

This is volume one of three on close up with the 'Kid from Brooklyn' Magicomedian, George Schindler. A highly recommended series of recordings packed with useful performing advice, the psychology of close up plus a great number of practical routines that are so clearly described that you will be able to learn them from the audio recording and include them in your own programme.

Volume one describes a number of effective coin and card routines as well as personal tidbits from Schindler's life as a magician.

This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette and MagiCD series created...

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Amedeo by Amedeo & George Schindler

When George Schindler wrote his book Amedeo's Continental Magic he used his tape recorder frequently to capture some of the remarkable Amedeo stories. On this recording George introduces Amedeo and we then hear Amedeo himself talking about his life and times in working for over 65 years in more than 23 countries. In 1972 the New York Society of Magicians named Amedeo as "Magician of the Year." Here is your opportunity to hear him talking about some of his experiences.

Recorded October 20th, 1973. Length 52 min.

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