Marvin Berglas | |
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| Born | 3 January 1959 |
| Relatives | David Berglas (father) |
| Website | marvinberglas |
Marvin Berglas (born 3 January 1959) is a British magician, entrepreneur, and current president of The Magic Circle.
Marvin Berglas | |
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| Born | 3 January 1959 |
| Relatives | David Berglas (father) |
| Website | marvinberglas |
Marvin Berglas (born 3 January 1959) is a British magician, entrepreneur, and current president of The Magic Circle.
In 1987, Berglas founded Marvin's Magic, producers and creators of magic products in the United Kingdom. [1]
In 1993, he became first resident magician in the Premier League at Arsenal F.C. [2] For 25 years, he headed up their match day magic team, entertaining the VIP guests in the hospitality areas at the Emirates Stadium.
From 2017 to 2019, Berglas was vice president of The Magic Circle. [3] He became president in 2023. [4] [5] [6]
Berglas and his father have been guest artists and lecturers at the World Magic Congress and the Essential Magic Conferences.[ citation needed ]
| Year | Organization | Award | Ref. |
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| 2014 | The British Magical Society | Outstanding Contribution to Magic | [1] |
| 2015 | British Toy and Hobby Industry | Outstanding Contribution Award | [7] |
| 2016 | The Magic Circle | The Maskelyne Award | [1] |
| 2024 | The British Magical Society | Honorary Vice President | [1] |
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