Magic Christian (magician)
Magic Christian was born in 1945. First prizes at a magic-competition in 1967. Later tree-time world champion in direct succession in the category of manipulation 1973, 1976 and 1979 and in the category of invention 1979. Magic Christian is the most successful representative of Austrian magic since the legendary Johann Nepomuk HOFZINSER ( 1806-1875 ). 2005 the Academy of Magical Art in Hollywood awarded him with the "Performing Fellowship", a kind of Oscar for Magical Art for his excellent performing kind in this art.