Edgar Wilson Benyon [SEP] occupation
Edgar Wilson Benyon
Edgar Wilson Benyon (29 March 1901–14 September 1978) was a New Zealand magician, juggler and entertainer. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand 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 serves as highest honour available to a New Zealand variety entertainer.
Benyon was the first recipient of the Grand Master of Magic Award in 1969.
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 -