Edgar Wilson Benyon (29 March 1901–14 September 1978) was a New Zealand magician, juggler and entertainer. He was born in
Auckland
Auckland (pronounced ) ( mi, Tāmaki Makaurau) is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. The most populous urban area in the country and the fifth largest city in Oceania, Auckland has an urban population of about ...
,
New Zealand
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on 29 March 1901.
In 1969 the
Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc created an award in his honour. Named the
Benny Award, it is the highest honour available to a New Zealand variety entertainer.
Benyon was the first recipient of the
Grand Master of Magic Award
The Grand Master of Magic Award is a lifetime achievement award presented by the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Incorporated on behalf of the magicians of New Zealand. It was first awarded in 1969 and to date it has been awarded on nineteen ...
from the
Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians
The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc (BAM) is a New Zealand-based non-for-profit organisation and magic club. It was founded in 1946.
Formation and history
The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians (BAM) was founded in July 1946 in Grey Lynn ...
in 1969.
References
1901 births
1978 deaths
New Zealand magicians
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