Accolades

Highest New Zealand Magicians Award
2006 - The Grand Master of Magic Award - The Supreme Award for excellence for a New Zealand magician

International Magic Award:
2002 - DRAGON Award
Alan and his wife, Michele, were recipients of the prestigious 2002 DRAGON Award. The award was presented at the Centennial Celebrations of the Society of American Magicians in New York on the 4th July by the previous recipients Paul and Debbie Daniels from England as shown in photo shown below.

DRAGON Award

The DRAGON Award is a lifetime achievement award given to a team in Magic who excels in Drama, Romance, Artistry, Glamour, Originality, and Necromancy.
Press release from Jane Stuart, President The J. Marberger Stuart Foundation, Inc. - 2002 DRAGON Award.

The Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame and Magic Museum, Inc. has dedicated a wall to winners of the DRAGON Award.

New Zealand Variety Artists Club Inc. Entertainment Industry Awards:
2006 - The Golden Benny - Lifetime achievement - The most prestigious and highest Award of The New Zealand Variety Artists Club
2003 - Agnew Excellence Award - Achieving excellence in his chosen field as a professional magician. The citation also acknowledged his dedication and professionalism and saluted his achievements in magic
1999 - Scroll of Honour - In recognition for his major contributions and achievements in the professional art of magic and also for his expertise and dedication to introduce cyber technology to the entertainment profession
1997 - Shure Golden Microphone - Most Professional Entertainer
1997 - Benny Award - Top Magician
1997 - Finalist - Best Childrens Entertainer
1996 - Benny Award - Top Magician
1996 - Finalist - Best Childrens Entertainer
1995 - Benny Award - Top Magician
1995 - Benny Award - Best Childrens Entertainer
1994 - Benny Award - Top Magician
1994 - Finalist - Best Childrens Entertainer

New Zealand National Conventions:

2001 - 1st place - Childrens Entertainer - 26th New Zealand Convention
1999 - 1st place - Highest Aggregate Score - 25th New Zealand Convention
1999 - 1st place - Childrens Entertainer - 25th New Zealand Convention
1999 - 1st equal - Funniest routine within the Childrens Entertainer Competition
1999 - 1st place - Close-up - 25th New Zealand Convention
1993 - 1st place - Close-up - 22nd New Zealand Convention
1993 - 1st place - Childrens Entertainer - 22nd New Zealand Convention
1993 - 1st place - Trade Show - 22nd New Zealand Convention
1990 - 1st place - Childrens Entertainer - 21st New Zealand Convention
1987 - 1st place - Close-up - 20th New Zealand Convention
1987 - 1st equal - Childrens Entertainer - 20th New Zealand Convention
1985 - 1st equal - Childrens Entertainer - 19th New Zealand Convention
1982 - 1st place - Close-up - 18th New Zealand Convention

International Brotherhood of Magicians:
2006 - Order of Merlin - from International President - for a long-standing (25 years) and service to the Art of Magic
2005 - Presidential Citation - from International President - for contributions to the advancement of the Art of Magic and to the Brotherhood of Magicians with continuing interest and donations of time and effort
2005 - Best Mental Effect - Linking Ring Awards - A Plaque
2002 - Certificate of Appreciation - from International President

Palmerston North Magic Circle mini Convention:

2001 - 1st place - Close-up

Magicana Day:
1988 - 1st place - Close-up
1987 - 1st place - Magicana Trophy - My Favourite 3 Minutes

Napier mini Convention:
1988 - 1st place - Close-up
1988 - 1st place - Quick trick

International Conventions:
1990 - 1st place - Close-up - 22nd Australian Convention of Magicians
1982 - The Peter J. Shield Award -18th Australian Convention of Magicians
(for Outstanding Contribution to the Art of Mentalism)

Magical Affiliations:
Member of The Magic Circle London (M.I.M.C.) with Gold Star (6 years New Zealand's Representative)
Regular Performing Member of the Magic Castle Hollywood
Society of American Magicians (International Representative) (11 years International Deputy to Society of American Magicians for New Zealand) (Life Member #246)
International Brotherhood of Magicians (5 x President Ring 160)
IBM The Global Electronic Ring 2100 (13 years on Board of Directors)
MagicNZ BBS (Co-Director and Founder Member)
Magic New Zealand® e-zine (Founder and Editor)
New Zealand Society of Magicians (Life Member - 4 x President) (Past FISM Delegate)
Shore City Magicians Club Inc
The International Magic Archives (IMA) (Life Member)
The Electronic Grymoire (EG)
World Alliance of Magicians (WAM)
International Magicians Society (IMS)
MagicWebChannel (Magic Advisor)

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