Magic Christian (magician)

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Christian Stelzel, known professionally as Magic Christian, is an Austrian professional magician and author.[1] Christian was born on July 17, 1945, and presently lives in Vienna.

He studied industrial design at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Christian has received many awards, starting with winning first prize at a competition in Weymouth, 1967, and several awards from all over the continent followed. In 1973 he won the first prize in the category of Manipulation at FISM, the world championships in magic. An accomplishment he repeated at FISM 1976 and FISM 1979 (the later time, also winning the category of Invention).

In 1989, Christian became president of the Magic Club of Vienna, and in 2005 the Academy of Magical Art at The Magic Castle, Hollywood, awarded him the "Performing Fellowship" for his performances.

Magic Christian has developed books of magic and magic sets for Piatnik, Austria's renowned playing card, board game and puzzle manufacturer.

In later years, Magic Christian has received acclaim for his thorough historic research on the legendary Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser.

## References

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1. ^ "Prominente spielen ihre Lieblingsmelodien auf Radio Niederösterreich". ots.at (in German). November 12, 2003. Retrieved July 5, 2012.

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* www.magicchristian.at
* The Magic Club of Vienna
* Life of Hofzinser
* Essay on Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser By Magic Christian. From the Library of Congress

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Academy of Magical Arts Performing Fellowship

* 1968: Richard Cardini, Harry Willard
* 1969: Jose Frakson, Slydini
* 1970: Kuda Bux
* 1971: Richiardi Jr
* 1972: Les Levante
* 1973: Maurice Rooklyn
* 1974: Marvyn & Carol Roy
* 1975: Channing Pollock
* 1976: Roy Benson, Neil Foster
* 1977: Leon Mandrake, Tihany
* 1978: Johnny Platt, Russell Swann
* 1979: Jimmy Grippo
* 1980: Suzy Wandas Bennett
* 1981: Andre Kole
* 1982: John Calvert
* 1983: Billy McComb, The Morettis
* 1984: Carl Ballantine, Bert Easley
* 1985: Mardoni & Louise, Johnny Thompson
* 1986: Will Rock, Tom & Liz Tucker, Eddie Tullock
* 1987: Milo & Roger
* 1988: Shimada
* 1989: Topper Martyn
* 1990: Del Ray
* 1991: Don Alan
* 1992: Harry Blackstone Jr., Terry Seabrooke
* 1993: Norm Neilson
* 1994: Chuck & Jan Jones
* 1995: Doug Henning, Jack Kodell
* 1996: Michael Skinner, Tommy Wonder
* 1997: René Lavand, Peter Reveen
* 1998: Goldfinger & Dove, Martin Nash
* 1999: Bruce Cervon, Ed & Nancy Keener
* 2000: Richard Ross, Juan Tamariz
* 2001: Earl Nelson, The Pendragons
* 2002: Harry Lorayne, Alan Shaxon
* 2003: Walter "Zaney" Blaney
* 2004: Magic Christian
* 2005: Bobby Baxter, Flip Hallema
* 2006: Eugene Burger, Chen Kai
* 2007: Penn & Teller, Dr. Sawa
* 2008: Celeste Evans, Howie Schwarzman
* 2009: Pat Thompson, J.C. Wagner
* 2010: Franz Harary, Bob White
* 2011: Finn Jon
* 2012: David Williamson
* 2013: David Kaye
* 2014: John Carney
* 2015: Greg Frewin
* 2016: Luis Piedrahita, Fielding West
* 2017: Ray Anderson, Eric Mead

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