Poem by Carl Sandburg
Read by Eugene Burger
Designed, Animated, and Edited by Jordan Wright
This poetry film premiered at the 10th International Video Poetry Festival in Athens, Greece. [ Ссылка ]
This animated poetry film brings to life the poem by Carl Sandburg. It is especially significant because it is read by the late Eugene Burger, a highly respected magician who had a deep love of poetry. Although he is gone his deep, golden voice lives on.
Eugene Burger [ Ссылка ]
Eugene Burger is recognized by his peers as one of the finest close-up magicians in the world. Named one of the 100 most influential magicians of the 20th century by Magic Magazine. Eugene Burger was a mesmerizing performer, insightful philosopher, provocative writer and inspiring teacher. Among his many unique characteristics was his deep, golden voice. When not performing Eugene loved reading poetry and reciting it aloud with friends. In his teachings he would often talk about perfecting his voice by reading poetry into a tape recorder. He even found ways to use poetry in performance. His legacy is celebrated by friends and fans around the globe.
