World Magic Awards

World Magic Awards was a Network Television special produced by Gay Blackstone starting in 1999.

1999

Aired October 22 at 8 p.m. on the Fox Family Channel.

Filmed on September 13 at the Hollywood Palladium as a UNICEF benefit.

Awards:

• The Pendragons, Magicians of the Year
• Lance Burton , Blackstone Award
• Darren Romeo, Best Up and Coming Magician
• Dick Foster Productions Spellbound at the Harrah's Las Vegas , Best Magic Revue Award
• Michael Ammar, close-up
• Rick Thomas, stage
• Franz Harary, illusion
• The Amazing Jonathan, comedy
• Tommy Wonder, sleight of hand
• Jeff McBride, male cabaret
• Connie Boyd, female cabaret
• Michael Griffin, escape
• Danny Kole, junior
• Marc Paul, mentalis
• Max Maven, interactive
• Jim Steinmeyer, innovation

2000

Taped at the Palladium in Hollywood on September 17.

Aired 8 to 10 p.m., September 25 on the PAX cable network.

Hosted by Jonathan Frakes (of Star Trek: The Next Generation fame)

Awards:

• The Majestix, "Best Illusionists"
• Tony Clark, "Best Classic Magic"
• Mark Kalin & Jinger and Jeff Hobson, "Best Review"
• Franz Harary, "Magician of the Year" ,
• Thomas Solomon, "Best Escape Artist"
• Brian Gillis, "Best Close-up Magician,"
• Max Maven, "Best Mentalist"
• David Williamson, "Best Comedy Magic"
• Ed Alonzo, "Best Cabaret Magic (male)
• Tina Lenert, "Best Cabaret Magic (Female)"
• Ayala, "Best Stage Magic" .
• Mystina, "Rising Star of Magic"
• Nick Rushton, "Best Young Performer"
• Will Tremon, "Best Up and Coming Magician"
• "Blackstone Award" went to Penn & Teller