Greg Frewin is a Canadian

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and "World Champion of Magic". His awards include First Place at the

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(IBM); The Gold Medal of Excellence, also from the IBM; First Place at the

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' annual

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convention competition; and first place at FISM, the "Olympics of Magic", which were held in

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in 1994. A command performance for

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along with over 35 TV appearances worldwide attest to this magician's notoriety, Greg is recognized by his peers all over the world as "The International Grand Champion of Magic". Frewin has appeared on stages all over the world, including

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and the Flamingo Hilton in

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. He is currently signed to a 20-year performance contract at the Greg Frewin Theatre in

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, Canada. In 2009 Frewin won the World Magic Awards Magician of the Year. Frogwater Media In

in association with CBC produced a Holiday Special called Greg Frewin Magic Man Home for the holidays in 2009

Awards

* Niagara Falls Misty Award " Attraction of the Year - 200

* Canadian Association of Magicians - Magician of the Year (first eve

* 1st place Stage

* The Gold Medal of Excellence awarded by the

* 1st place Stage

* 1st place at FISM * 2009 Magician of the Year - World Magic Award

References

External links

The Greg Frewin Theatre
Canadian magicians Sleight of hand People from Hamilton, Ontario Living people 1967 births {{Magic-stub