The DRAGON Award recognises a lifetime achievement by a team in Magic who excels in Drama, Romance, Artistry, Glamour, Originality, and Necromancy.
Alan was awarded the Benny for Top Magician from the Variety Artists Club - for four consecutive years. At the Society of American Magicians Convention in Las Vegas, he was appointed International Deputy for New Zealand, by past President, Craig Dickson.
In March 1995 The Magic Circle in England presented Alan his M.I.M.C. - Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. In April 2001 he was appointed The Magic Circle Representive for New Zealand.
A career highlight was being invited in 1987 to perform at the Magic Castle. The late William Larsen, then President of the Castle, wrote, "He delighted our audiences with his unique technical skill. They are at once astonished and well pleased, a rare combination for any professional to master. His act is of the highest quality and he is one of the finest talents to appear at the Magic Castle in a long time." Alan has since been invited back, performing over 100 shows in the Close-up Gallery and Parlour of Prestidigitation at this world famous Hollywood venue.
The late J. Marberger Stuart, President of the DRAGON Awards wrote, "Please come to the United States more often. New Zealand should share its star performer with us all.
"I can honestly say that I consider you to rank among the top magicians in the world." [Press release from Jane Stuart, President The J. Marberger Stuart Foundation, Inc. - 2002 DRAGON Award].
Alan has regularly performed overseas, winning many international awards. He has assisted many international magicians with lecture tours here in New Zealand. He is also the editor of the Magic New Zealand® e-zine for magicians which have 15,000+ subscribers from 78 countries. That growth has now made it possible to sponsor lecture tours of some of the world's top magicians around the country.
If you'd like assistance during your New Zealand visit, make contact with Alan before you come.