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− | In his memory, the "Benny" award is annually presented to a New Zealand variety artist who has achieved a lifetime of excellence in their chosen field.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/bennyawards.html|title=Benny Awards at the Variety Artists Club of NZ Website}}</ref> | + | In his memory, the "Benny" award is annually presented to a New Zealand variety artist who has achieved a lifetime of excellence in their chosen field.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Master_of_Magic_Award|title=Grand Master of Magic Award Wikipedia}}</ref> |
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+ | The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians awarded him their first [[Grand Master of Magic Award]] in 1969.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/bennyawards.html|title=Benny Awards at the Variety Artists Club of NZ Website}}</ref> | ||
A book about his life was written by [[James Reilly]] called [[Same Man - Different Clothes ! The Life and Times of The Great Benyon]] (1994). ISBN 0959798617 | A book about his life was written by [[James Reilly]] called [[Same Man - Different Clothes ! The Life and Times of The Great Benyon]] (1994). ISBN 0959798617 | ||
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+ | * [http://www.vac.org.nz Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Website] | ||
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Award Benny Award Wikipedia] | ||
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Master_of_Magic_Award New Zealand Grand Master of Magic Award Wikipedia] | ||
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Revision as of 01:11, 9 May 2013
Edgar Wilson Benyon (The Great Benyon) (March 29, 1902 - Sept 14, 1978) was born in New Zealand and became one of New Zealand’s greatest entertainers. He toured the world with his "One-man revue" featuring magic, ventriloquism, juggling, rag pictures, quick-change, contortions and impressions.
Edgar Benyon | |
Born | Edgar Wilson Benyon March 29, 1902 New Zealand |
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Died | September 14, 1978 (age 76) |
Nationality | New Zealand |
Benyon would go through his illusions, changing his costume every ten minutes with the lead-in “same man different clothes”.
He disclosed in The Linking Ring (Vol. 26, # 5, 1946) that he had about "25 tons of paraphernalia, enough to fill six railroad vans each 40 feet long".
The Grand Master of Magic is the supreme award for excellence for a New Zealand magician. It was inaugurated by the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc in 1969 and the first recipient was Benyon.
He was a mentor to Billy McComb.
In his memory, the "Benny" award is annually presented to a New Zealand variety artist who has achieved a lifetime of excellence in their chosen field.[1]
The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians awarded him their first Grand Master of Magic Award in 1969.[2]
A book about his life was written by James Reilly called Same Man - Different Clothes ! The Life and Times of The Great Benyon (1994). ISBN 0959798617
References
- Cover Genii 1978 December