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==Formation and history== | ==Formation and history== | ||
| − | The BAM was founded in July 1946<ref>{{cite book |last=Reid |first=Bernard | + | The BAM was founded in July 1946<ref>{{cite book |last=Reid |first=Bernard |date=2021 |title=Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence}}</ref> in Grey Lynn. The first president was John Mitchell.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bam.net.nz/past-presidents/|title=Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians : Past Presidents}}</ref> |
Aims and objectives of the organisation as outlined in the constitution are to promote goodwill, mutual respect and cooperation amongst active performing magicians; to instil respect and loyalty for the personal inventions, specialties and routines of fellow magicians and to enhance professionalism in all areas of the business of magic. | Aims and objectives of the organisation as outlined in the constitution are to promote goodwill, mutual respect and cooperation amongst active performing magicians; to instil respect and loyalty for the personal inventions, specialties and routines of fellow magicians and to enhance professionalism in all areas of the business of magic. | ||
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The club presents an annual theatre show called the ''Magic Moments Family Comedy Magic Show'' and charity show in October to celebrate international Houdini Day. | The club presents an annual theatre show called the ''Magic Moments Family Comedy Magic Show'' and charity show in October to celebrate international Houdini Day. | ||
| − | Patron of the BAM is New Zealand show business journalist David Hartnell MNZM. | + | Patron of the BAM is New Zealand show business journalist David Hartnell MNZM. The position was previously held by [[Paul Daniels]]. |
| − | The 2021 book ''Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence'' by magic historian Bernard Reid chronicles the entire history of the organisation. | + | Awarded for the top twelve minute performance, The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Cup has been competed for at national New Zealand magicians’ conventions since 1956. |
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| + | Published in 2021 to coincide with the anniversary year, the 210 page book ''Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence'' by magic historian Bernard Reid chronicles the entire history of the organisation. This combined the two previous works ''The First Twenty-Five Years'' by Ned Kelly and ''The Second Twenty-Five Years'' by Stanley Goudge along with new text from Bernard Reid to bring the narrative up to date. | ||
==Grand Master of Magic Award== | ==Grand Master of Magic Award== | ||
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The [[Grand Master of Magic Award]] is a lifetime achievement award presented by the BAM on behalf of the magicians of New Zealand. It was first awarded in 1969 and to date it has been awarded on nineteen occasions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bam.net.nz/grand-masters-of-magic/|title=Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians : Grand Master of Magic Award information}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/5b25/benyon-edgar-wilson|title=Benyon Biography, Te Ara The Encyclopedia of New Zealand}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Reid |first=Bernard |author-link= |date=2021 |title=Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence}}</ref> | The [[Grand Master of Magic Award]] is a lifetime achievement award presented by the BAM on behalf of the magicians of New Zealand. It was first awarded in 1969 and to date it has been awarded on nineteen occasions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bam.net.nz/grand-masters-of-magic/|title=Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians : Grand Master of Magic Award information}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/5b25/benyon-edgar-wilson|title=Benyon Biography, Te Ara The Encyclopedia of New Zealand}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Reid |first=Bernard |author-link= |date=2021 |title=Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence}}</ref> | ||
| − | + | ''See also [[Grand Master of Magic Award]].'' | |
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| + | ==Honorary Members== | ||
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| + | Several notable international touring magicians attended BAM functions and were made honorary members of the society. These include [[John Calvert]], [[Dai Vernon]], [[Dick_Zimmerman|Dick & Diana Zimmerman]], [[Maurice Rooklyn]], [[Virgil]], [[Max Andrews]], Vince Carmen and [[Edgar Benyon]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [https://www.metromag.co.nz/arts/arts-theatre/inside-the-inner-circle-of-the-brotherhood-of-auckland-magicians Inside the Inner Circle of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Metro Magazine, Spring 2021] | * [https://www.metromag.co.nz/arts/arts-theatre/inside-the-inner-circle-of-the-brotherhood-of-auckland-magicians Inside the Inner Circle of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Metro Magazine, Spring 2021] | ||
* [http://ponsonbynews.co.nz/article-detail/show/2321/ 75 Years of Magic in Grey Lynn, Ponsonby News, March 2021] | * [http://ponsonbynews.co.nz/article-detail/show/2321/ 75 Years of Magic in Grey Lynn, Ponsonby News, March 2021] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:36, 10 September 2021
The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc (BAM) is a not for profit organisation and magic club. It was founded in 1946.[1][2]
Contents
Formation and history
The BAM was founded in July 1946[3] in Grey Lynn. The first president was John Mitchell.[4]
Aims and objectives of the organisation as outlined in the constitution are to promote goodwill, mutual respect and cooperation amongst active performing magicians; to instil respect and loyalty for the personal inventions, specialties and routines of fellow magicians and to enhance professionalism in all areas of the business of magic.
The club presents an annual theatre show called the Magic Moments Family Comedy Magic Show and charity show in October to celebrate international Houdini Day.
Patron of the BAM is New Zealand show business journalist David Hartnell MNZM. The position was previously held by Paul Daniels.
Awarded for the top twelve minute performance, The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Cup has been competed for at national New Zealand magicians’ conventions since 1956.
Published in 2021 to coincide with the anniversary year, the 210 page book Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence by magic historian Bernard Reid chronicles the entire history of the organisation. This combined the two previous works The First Twenty-Five Years by Ned Kelly and The Second Twenty-Five Years by Stanley Goudge along with new text from Bernard Reid to bring the narrative up to date.
Grand Master of Magic Award
The Grand Master of Magic Award is a lifetime achievement award presented by the BAM on behalf of the magicians of New Zealand. It was first awarded in 1969 and to date it has been awarded on nineteen occasions.[5][6][7]
See also Grand Master of Magic Award.
Honorary Members
Several notable international touring magicians attended BAM functions and were made honorary members of the society. These include John Calvert, Dai Vernon, Dick & Diana Zimmerman, Maurice Rooklyn, Virgil, Max Andrews, Vince Carmen and Edgar Benyon.
References
- ↑ Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians
- ↑ Inside the Inner Circle of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Metro Magazine Spring 2021
- ↑ Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence {{{author}}}
- ↑ Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians : Past Presidents
- ↑ Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians : Grand Master of Magic Award information
- ↑ Benyon Biography, Te Ara The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- ↑ Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence {{{author}}}
