About Edgar Wilson Benyon
Lived 1901 – 1978 (aged 77). Edgar Wilson Benyon was a New Zealand magician.
Edgar Wilson Benyon (29 March 1901–14 September 1978) was a New Zealand magician, juggler and entertainer. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand on 29 March 1901.
In 1969 the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc created an award in his honour. Named the Benny Award, it is the highest honour available to a New Zealand variety entertainer.
Benyon was the first recipient of the Grand Master of Magic Award from the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians in 1969.
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Who was Edgar Wilson Benyon?
New Zealand magician, juggler, entertainer (1901-1978)
When was Edgar Wilson Benyon born?
Edgar Wilson Benyon was born on 29 March 1901.
When did Edgar Wilson Benyon die?
Edgar Wilson Benyon died on 14 September 1978.
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Edgar Wilson Benyon was a magician.
What nationality was Edgar Wilson Benyon?
Edgar Wilson Benyon was New Zealand.
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