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.[1]

In 1969 the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc created an award in his honour. Named the Benny Award, it is the highest honour available to a New Zealand variety entertainer.[2]

Benyon was the first recipient of the Grand Master of Magic Award in 1969.[3]

References
  1. Reilly, James V. "Edgar Wilson Benyon". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. "Variety Artists Club of NZ Benny Award Recipients".
  3. "Grand Masters of Magic, Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians". Archived from the original on 1 November 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.


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