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The Great Beynon

1920s

The Great Beynon. My uncle Edgar Beynon who performed on Hay's Roof as "The Great Beynon", magician, assisted by his wife, my Aunty Doris. Also known as The Great Benyon.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Source: Entry in the 2013 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

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Natural Magic Pirates at Antidote Juice Bar

16 April 2016

Natural Magic Pirates, Kerry McCammon and Mary McCammon interacting with staff behind the till as part of a pirate puppets children's show at Antidote Coffee and Juice Bar at Shop 6, Carnaby Mall in New Brighton.

Creator: Janneth Gil

Area: East / New Brighton

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

Related: The Edge of the East 2016.

Reference ID: CCL-EE2016-60-JG-6512

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Copyright status: In copyright

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Magician El Gregoe performing at Linwood mall

Circa 1990s

Magician El Gregoe with his assistant, Riccarton resident, Anna Harrison during a magic act where he cut her into three parts. The performance took place at Linwood City Mall as part of a "Back to School" programme of events.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: East / Linwood

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Magicians De Larno and Bernard Burke

7 April 1993

Local magician De Larno and Bernard Burke, president of the Canterbury Society of Magicians, practising the zig-zag woman magic act with model Ruth Rayner, ahead of the 22nd New Zealand Magicians Convention hosted at the University of Canterbury.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: West / Ilam

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Magician at Linwood North Primary School

10 April 1993

A magician in costume surrounded by a classroom of students from Linwood North Primary School.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: East / Linwood

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Natural Magic Pirates at Antidote Juice Bar

22-04-2016 12:21 p.m.

Antidote Coffee and Juice Bar at Shop 6, Carnaby Mall in New Brighton during a pirate puppets children's show. The show is being ran by Natural Magic Pirates, Kerry McCammon and Mary McCammon, and adults and children are sat watching the show.

Creator: Janneth Gil

Area: East / New Brighton

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

Related: The Edge of the East 2016.

Reference ID: CCL-EE2016-16-JG-8098

Uploaded by: Christchurch City Libraries

Copyright status: In copyright

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Natural Magic Group performing in the Square

25 November 1983

Kerry and Mary McCammon of Natural Magic Group performing with puppets in Cathedral Square for Summer Times festival.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Puppets in Cathedral Square

21 January 1984

Kerry McCammon of Natural Magic Group performs in Cathedral Square for Huff, Puff n' Stuff Day.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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