Edgar Wilson Benyon (29 March 1901–14 September 1978) was a New Zealand magician, juggler and entertainer. He was born in

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on 29 March 1901. In 1969 the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc created an award in his honour. Named the

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, it is the highest honour available to a New Zealand variety entertainer. Benyon was the first recipient of the

Grand Master of Magic Award 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 o ...

from the

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in 1969.

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