He is well-known for his close-up skills and for his work in mentalism and bizarre magic.
He also has advanced degrees in Divinity and Philosophy from Yale University, and has taught university courses in comparative religion and philosophy.
He is considered as "One of the 100 most Influential Magicians of the 20th Century." by Magic Magazine.
Burger frequently teaches with Jeff McBride in the Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
At the Magic Castle, he has been awarded both “Lecturer of the Year” and “Close-Up Magician of the Year”, twice.