The Variety Artists Club (VAC) of New Zealand honored Auckland magician Mick Peck at their annual Benny Awards ceremony this year. The organization has given out Bennys—named after Edgar Benyon who toured the world with magic, ventriloquism, juggling, rag pictures, quickchange, contortions, and impressions — since 1969, making it the country’s longest running entertainment award.
Peck received a Scroll of Honour from the VAC, which is given to those who have provided “unselfish or exceptional contribution to the betterment of the entertainment industry either through assisting others, charity work, dedication and proficiency in their field and/or lifetime achievement for his long-standing leadership and dedication to the entertainment industry.”
“As entertainers, we’re always out celebrating other people’s occasions,” Peck told THE EYE in a statement, “so it’s nice to have one night a year where we can come together and celebrate what we’ve achieved for the community.”
