World Magic Awards

World Magic Awards was a Network Television special produced by Gay Blackstone starting in 1999.

1999

Aired October 22 at 8 p.m. on the Fox Family Channel.

Filmed on September 13 at the Hollywood Palladium as a UNICEF benefit.

Awards:

• The Pendragons, Magicians of the Year
• Lance Burton , Blackstone Award
• Darren Romeo, Best Up and Coming Magician
• Dick Foster Productions Spellbound at the Harrah's Las Vegas , Best Magic Revue Award
• Michael Ammar, close-up
• Rick Thomas, stage
• Franz Harary, illusion
• The Amazing Jonathan, comedy
• Tommy Wonder, sleight of hand
• Jeff McBride, male cabaret
• Connie Boyd, female cabaret
• Michael Griffin, escape
• Danny Kole, junior
• Marc Paul, mentalis
• Max Maven, interactive
• Jim Steinmeyer, innovation

2000

Taped at the Palladium in Hollywood on September 17.

Aired 8 to 10 p.m., September 25 on the PAX cable network.

Hosted by Jonathan Frakes (of Star Trek: The Next Generation fame)

Awards:

• The Majestix, "Best Illusionists"
• Tony Clark, "Best Classic Magic"
• Mark Kalin & Jinger and Jeff Hobson, "Best Review"
• Franz Harary, "Magician of the Year" ,
• Thomas Solomon, "Best Escape Artist"
• Brian Gillis, "Best Close-up Magician,"
• Max Maven, "Best Mentalist"
• David Williamson, "Best Comedy Magic"
• Ed Alonzo, "Best Cabaret Magic (male)
• Tina Lenert, "Best Cabaret Magic (Female)"
• Ayala, "Best Stage Magic" .
• Mystina, "Rising Star of Magic"
• Nick Rushton, "Best Young Performer"
• Will Tremon, "Best Up and Coming Magician"
• "Blackstone Award" went to Penn & Teller

2007

Hosted by Roger Moore.

Aired December 14th, 2007.

2008

Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.

Aired November 26th, 2008

2009

Air November 19th, 8PM on MyNetwork TV.

Hosted by Robert Wagner and Jill St. John.

Filmed at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Awards:

• Greg Frewin, Magician of the Year.
• Michael Finney Comedy Magic