Watching the Wizard in the Square

The Wizard and the Bible Lady, Renee Stanton, in Cathedral Square

1977

The Wizard of New Zealand, Ian Brackenbury Channell and the Bible Lady, Renee Stanton in the Square, surrounded by listeners, with the former Chief Post Office in the background.

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

Source: The city plan review : a statement of planning objectives and policies for the 1978 Review of the Christchurch City District Scheme as Required by Section 30(6)b of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1953. Christchurch : Town Planning Division, 1977.

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The Wizard, Cathedral Square, 1982

1982

The Wizard ("C'mon Canterbury") on ladder. I took this photo in Cathedral Square early in 1982. I later returned and gave the wizard a copy. He showed it to the crowd, announcing himself to be "A living work of art".

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

Contributor: Julia Thomas

Source: Entry in the 2014 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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Watching the Wizard in the Square

circa 1990s

A group of people stood in Cathedral Square with ChristChurch Cathedral in the background, listening to the Wizard of Christchurch performing.

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

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The Wizard with buses

29 October 1988

The Wizard of Christchurch performing a ritual as a bus passes through Cathedral Square.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Becca Coulbeck performs at Telethon

5 September 1990

Jason Gunn and the Wizard sing with Becca Coulbeck at Telethon.

Creator: Christchurch Star archive

Area: South / Sydenham

Source: Christchurch Star archive

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The Wizard standing in Cathedral Square

2001

The Wizard of Christchurch stood in Cathedral Square next to a person in a snowman costume holding balloons. ChristChurch Cathedral is in the background.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

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Summer Times Festival

14 December 1984

The Wizard and Kerry McCammon opening the Summer Times festival in Cathedral Square.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: West / Hagley Park

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The Wizard of New Zealand and a fellow speaker exchange words

December 1989

The Wizard of New Zealand and a fellow speaker exchange words. The Wizard is standing on a red ladder above crowds passing by or standing around in Cathedral Square. The Wizard and another speaker appear to be having a verbal dispute.

Creator: Sweetpea6400

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

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