The 2025 Milbourne Christopher Awards Ceremony

The Milbourne Christopher Awards celebrate excellence, originality, and leadership in the magical arts.

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The 2025 Milbourne Christopher Awards Ceremony
Chair of the foundation, David Haversat (far left) and Tom Ewing (far right) flank this year’s recipients, listed below.

Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the Milbourne Christopher Awards! As reported in Genii in July, the Milbourne Christopher Foundation presented the awards on September 6, 2025, at the Garde Arts Center in New London, Connecticut.

Here is a list of the winners, pictured above with their commemorative plaques:

  • Alexander Boyce / Rising Star Award 
  • Terri Cook / Ambassador of Magic 
  • Steve Valentine / Masters Award 
  • Connie Boyd / Award of Excellence 
  • Leon Etienne and Chelsea / Illusionist Award 
  • Richard Hatch / Literary Award 
  • Alan Watson / Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Daniel Garcia (not pictured) / Close-Up Award 

We are proud to see Genii contributors Richard Hatch, Alex Boyce, and Daniel Garcia on this year’s roster of winners!  Congratulations to all!