The Great Beynon

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 canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH13-200

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07 July 2023 by Lynore Harnett ( nee Greening) my grandad ( Johansson

He was my Great Uncle, who married Auntie Doris who is my Grandads sister. My father took Uncle Edger to many shows in Christchurch. He was a kind man. He stayed with my Nana when he came to NZ from Aussie to do his shows. He would do many tricks for me. I'll never forget him and Auntie Dori

17 April 2020 by Brenda

My dad used to perform magic with The Great Beynon in the 1950s in Christchurch. I remember the Beynons had a bright pink Cadillac and it was filled with magic gear and numerous critters used for his magic tricks. I seem to recall there were rabbits, doves and a cute little white dog, maybe even 2 of them.