Pictured above are the recipients of the 2018 Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Top Children’s Entertainer Award – Science in a Van, Alan and Emily Worman.  Flanked by BAM President Alan Watson QSM GMM and Michele Watson who presented the award at the Benny Awards at Crowne Plaza.

Mick Peck was presented with a BAM Presidential Citation in October 2018 in recognition of his service as a committee member and producer of the annual Magic Moments Family Comedy Magic Show.  Pictured here with BAM President Alan Watson QSM GMM.

Andy Wonder was presented with the 2017 Top Children’s Entertainer Award.

Stanley Goudge JP was presented with a VAC Scroll of Honour in recognition of his valued charitable contributions as a magician and Life Member of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians.

BAM Patron David Hartnell MNZM was presented with the President’s Medallion for his services as Patron of the VAC.  Pictured here with VAC President Tom Sharplin and fellow Patron Gray Bartlett MBE.

Magicians pictured above at the awards night at Crowne Plaza in Auckland City : Brent McLeod, Jon Zealando GMM, Alan Watson QSM GMM, Mick Peck, Mike Kay, Stan Goudge JP, Guy Cater, Paula Wray, Andy Wonder and David Hartnell MNZM.

Full list of 2017 award recipients at www.vac.org.nz

Courtesy North Shore Times.

Members of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians pictured at our 2016 Partners’ Night.

Entertainment journalist David Hartnell MNZM has been named the new Patron of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc.  Article above courtesy New Zealand Woman’s Weekly.  Click for full size.

Congratulations to the newest member of the BAM Inner Circle Alan Worman, pictured here with BAM President Alan Watson QSM.  The Inner Circle consists of magicians who have proven themselves at club meetings and public shows to be of a high standard of performance; demonstrable by such things as individual style, speciality acts, originality and showmanship.

Cast and crew of the 2016 Magic Moments Family Comedy Magic Show.  Thanks to everyone who helped make our annual shows a success.

BAM President Alan Watson QSM on The Guy Cater Show, May 2016.

After a sold-out first year, the Magic Moments Family Comedy Magic Show is back!  Join us on Saturday the 14th of May for an enchanting show starring some of New Zealand’s top magicians.  Magic and illusion, comedy and fun for the whole family.

The best value family entertainment in town! Adult tickets just $15 each, children’s tickets $10 each. Family (2A3C) $50, save $10.

The must-see Magic Moments show is on for ONE DAY and two performances only – Saturday 14th of May 2016, 2pm and 7pm. The venue is the lovely Rose Theatre, School Road, Belmont on Auckland’s North Shore. Free parking onsite. To book call 021 0826 6616 or visit www.MagicMoments.co.nz

The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians pay respects to their club patron, international superstar of magic Paul Daniels.

Paul passed away peacefully on the 17th of March 2016 at his home.

Paul was appointed as Patron of the Brotherhood of Magicians in 2015.  He made several visits to New Zealand during his career, most notably when he headlined the 30th New Zealand International Magicians Convention in 2010.

Our thoughts are with Paul’s family and his widow Debbie McGee.

Pictured above are some of the BAM members present at this year’s annual Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Benny Award Evening.  Members Andy Wonder and Paula Wray (Trixie) were nominated in the Top Children’s Entertainer category, Ken Ring received a prestigious VAC Scroll of Honour for his contribution to the entertainment industry and Wayne Rogers GMM was presented with the Agnew Award for a long-term professionalism as a professional magician.

The Variety Artists Club of New Zealand is the premier association for entertainers and performing artists in this country. The organisation was formed in 1966 to foster the friendship and cooperation of members and to promote goodwill in the entertainment industry. Although based in Auckland they have a membership spanning across New Zealand and the world.

Each year the VAC presents prestigious industry awards with their highest honour being the iconic Benny Award. Membership is open to entertainers, performers and those with a link to the entertainment industry. More information at www.vac.org.nz

BAM President Alan Watson QSM GMM presents the 2015 Wizard Award trophy to joint winners Jarred Fell and Wayne Rogers GMM. The Wizard Award is presented annually the magician who presents the best magic at our monthly meetings, as voted upon by those present.

Members of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc at our annual dinner.  The Ladies’ Night is a yearly tradition held by the BAM where wives and partners of BAM members can socialise over a dinner and cabaret show.  This year’s entertainment was provided by Benny Award recipients Guy Cater and Marian Burns. Photo credit Jason Fell.

Congratulations to BAM President Alan Watson QSM who appeared on the cover of the Magic Circle’s monthly membership magazine in celebration of receiving the Queen’s Service Medal in the 2015 New Year’s Honours.

The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc is delighted to announce that international star of magic Paul Daniels has been appointed as club patron.

Full results of the election of officers at this month’s Annual General Meeting :

President : Alan Watson QSM GMM
Vice-President : Wayne Rogers GMM
Secretary/Treasurer : Mick Peck
Outer Circle Representative : Andy Wonder
Programme Coordinator : Sean O’Shea
Historian : Stan Goudge JP
Patron : Paul Daniels

The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians (BAM) was formed in 1945. It has a focus on membership from professional and semi-professional working magicians.

Our objectives as outlined in our constitution are to promote goodwill, mutual respect and cooperation amongst active performing magicians; to instil respect and loyalty for the personal inventions, specialities and routines of fellow magicians and to enhance professionalism in all areas of the business of magic.

The BAM are the custodians of the prestigious Grand Master of Magic Award®, the highest honour for a New Zealand magician.

Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians President Alan Watson QSM is pictured here alongside Jon Armstrong, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Hollywood’s prestigious Academy of Magical Arts.  Alan was presented with the AMA Award of Merit for his services to magic.

A big thanks to everyone involved with the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians’ Magic Moments Family Comedy Magic Show.

All the performers – Andy Wonder, Paula Wray, Ken Ring, Mick Peck, Sean O’Shea, Wayne Rogers and Alan Watson, assisted by Mel Watson. Guy Cater who did a superb job as our magical master of ceremonies.