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| − | ''' | + | The '''Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc''' ('''BAM''') is a not for profit organisation and magic club. It was founded in 1946.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bam.net.nz/|title=Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metromag.co.nz/arts/arts-theatre/inside-the-inner-circle-of-the-brotherhood-of-auckland-magicians |title=Inside the Inner Circle of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Metro Magazine Spring 2021}}</ref> |
| − | + | ==Formation and history== | |
| − | {{References}} | + | The BAM was founded in July 1946<ref>{{cite book |last=Reid |first=Bernard |author-link= |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> |
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | Patron of the BAM is New Zealand show business journalist David Hartnell MNZM. | ||
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| + | The 2021 book ''Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence'' by magic historian Bernard Reid chronicles the entire history of the organisation.<ref>{{cite book |last=Reid |first=Bernard |author-link= |date=2021 |title=Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ==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> | ||
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| + | {{See also|Grand Master of Magic Award}} | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{Reflist}} | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.bam.net.nz Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc Website] | ||
| + | * [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] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Cultural organisations based in New Zealand]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Magic (illusion)]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Entertainment in New Zealand]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Performing arts in New Zealand]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Culture in Auckland]] | ||
| + | [[Category:1946 establishments in New Zealand]] | ||
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Revision as of 06:02, 25 August 2021
The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc (BAM) is a not for profit organisation and magic club. It was founded in 1946.[1][2]
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 2021 book Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence by magic historian Bernard Reid chronicles the entire history of the organisation.[5]
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.[6][7][8]
- See also: Grand Master of Magic Award.
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
- ↑ Seventy-Five Years of Magical Excellence {{{author}}}
- ↑ 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}}}
