Marvin Berglas

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Marvin Berglas
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Born (1959-01-03) 3 January 1959 (age 66)
Relatives David Berglas (father)
Website marvinberglas.com

Marvin Berglas (born 3 January 1959) is a British magician, entrepreneur, and current president of The Magic Circle.

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Career

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 ]

Awards and honors

YearOrganizationAwardRef.
2014The British Magical SocietyOutstanding Contribution to Magic [1]
2015British Toy and Hobby IndustryOutstanding Contribution Award [7]
2016The Magic CircleThe Maskelyne Award [1]
2024The British Magical SocietyHonorary Vice President [1]

Personal life

Berglas's father, David Berglas, was one of the first magicians to appear on television in the United Kingdom. He was also president of The Magic Circle from 1989–1998. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Meet Marvin Berglas – Marvin's Magic". Marvin's Magic . Archived from the original on 26 September 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  2. Dart, James; Goodhart, Benjie (4 September 2007). "Football: Knowledge: have any footballers ever missed a penalty on purpose?". the Guardian . Archived from the original on 15 May 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  3. "News". Magic Week. 23 September 2017. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  4. 1 2 Anita (11 September 2023). "Marvin Berglas elected president of The Magic Circle". Toy World Magazine. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  5. Davidson, Max (8 September 2023). "The Magic Circle's New President: Marvin Berglas" . One Ahead. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  6. Bray, Elisa (28 September 2023). "The London Houdini who has performed for Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair". The Jewish Chronicle . Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  7. "BTHA Outstanding Contribution". BTHA. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.