Congratulations
must go to Nopera Whitley and his dedicated Convention Committee,
Bruce Stokell, Paul Bates, Nichola Prokop, Anton van Helden
and Sean Dougherty on organizing a fabulous convention.
Paul
Romhany Grand Master of Magic
As
the President of the Brotherhood of Magicians along with
Mick Peck Secretary Treasurer of the BAM, it was our pleasure
to present Paul Romhany the highest award for excellence
for a New Zealand magician, the Grand Master of Magic.
Grand
Masters from left to right: Tony Wilson, Richard Webster,
Wayne Rogers, Alan Watson QSM, Paul Romhany, Bernard Reid,
Ken Bates and Greg Britt MNZM.
Philippa
Nunn received a Magic New Zealand Lifetime Achievement Award
in recognition of her work as a professional magic Assistant
and stage partner.
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Jonathan
Usher received a Magic New Zealand Lifetime Achievement
Award in recognition of his long term service and charitable
contributions of entertainment through Rotary International.
32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention,
Wellington competition results:
Parlour act - Jeremy Rolston
Senior Close up act - Tony Shin
Most Promising Performer - Reuben Tyrie
Best Effect of the Convention - Soon Jee Low
Best Card Effect - Bradley Detman
Best Comedy Award - Brendan Dooley
Best Mental Effect - Jeremy Rolston
A big thank you goes to professional photographer Jason
Fell for the large number of fabulous photos taken at
the convention.
If you would like to purchase a high resolution photo contact
Jason Fell by phone: 09 492 3219,
mobile: 027 493 0208 or
Email: jjcfell@hotmail.com
Photos can be viewed in the Magic New Zealand Facebook group
over the coming week. If you are a New Zealand magician
and don't have access to this group please contact me directly
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aw@alan-watson.com