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 twenty occasions.
Criteria for the Grand Master of Magic
The criteria for the Grand Master of Magic Award was formalised in 1998 and is as follows :
"Its purpose is to honour those magicians who are acknowledged by their fellow magicians to be masters of the art and craft of magic. The recipients first and foremost must be performers of a high standard. In addition they might be originators of magical effects, or administrators giving time and expertise to running societies and conventions. They could be consistent competition winners, or have an international standing, or be known only in the New Zealand setting. But above all they are people who have served magic well, have graced our art, and made a special contribution over many years."
Any nomination must also be measured against the standard achieved by the previous recipients.
Recipients
1969 – Edgar Benyon
1976 – Jack Read
1985 – Jon & Janet Zealando
1988 – Jim Reilly
1989 – Harold Chandler
1990 – Francis Newmarch JP
1995 – Peter & Phillipa Evans
1998 – Tony Wilson
1999 – Graham Grant
2001 – Barry Brook QSM
2001 – Bernard Reid
2002 – Burns Scandrett
2004 – Wayne Rogers
2006 – Alan Watson QSM
2008 – Greg Britt MNZM
2009 – Ken Bates
2013 – Richard Webster
2015 – Paul Romhany
2019 – Paul Bates
2023 - Guy Cater
References
External links
Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians (BAM) Website, New Zealand
Grand Masters of Magic, FAQ with nomination procedure
Magic (illusion) Performing arts awards Awards established in 1969 New Zealand awards 1969 establishments in New Zealand