Mick Peck

Mick Peck
Born
Auckland, New Zealand
Occupation(s)Magician and Entertainer
Websitehttp://www.mickpeckmagic.com/

Mick Peck is a professional award-winning magician based in Auckland, New Zealand.[1][2]

He is a member of The Magic Circle of London, the world's most prestigious magic organisation.[3][4][5]

He has performed at backstage VIP parties at Spark Arena for the likes of Queen and Katy Perry.[6]

Peck was inspired by watching magicians Paul Daniels[7] and David Copperfield on television and presented his first magic show at the age of thirteen while at intermediate school.

He appeared on the cover of The New Zealand Herald Canvas magazine for the feature by Alan Perrott entitled "Hey Presto! - Why There's Still Room For Old-Fashioned Magic", was profiled in the Sunday Star-Times Sunday magazine for the feature "Revealing the Tricks of the Magician's Trade" by Jeremy Olds, and in Metro for the feature "Inside the Inner Circle of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians" by Sir Bob Harvey.

Peck is a recipient of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce Awesome Service Award,[8][9] presented for providing inspirational customer service. The Awesome Service Award is supported by NewstalkZB and the Sunday Star-Times; nominations are made by customers and winners judged by Auckland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Michael Barnett ONZM.

He has been convention chairman for two New Zealand International Magicians Conventions (the 24th in 2004 and the 30th in 2010).[10]

In 2012 Peck became the editor of Inside Entertainment, the monthly membership magazine of the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand, an organisation formed in 1966 for entertainers and performing artists.[11] In 2014 he was elected vice-president of the Variety Artists Club. Peck is also the producer of the annual Amazing VAC Variety Show, held in Auckland theatres.

In 2013 he co-founded VanishLive with Paul Romhany. VanishLive is the online presence of Vanish magazine, an international trade magazine for the magic industry read by over 80,000 magicians. VanishLive features a daily roundup of global magic news, articles and reviews of magic tricks, books and DVDs.

In 2014 he was presented with a special award from Magic New Zealand "in recognition of his long term service and outstanding contribution to the magic fraternity of New Zealand".

In 2016 he was chosen as the official magician to perform at the New Zealand premiere magic-heist film Now You See Me 2.

In 2016 he was named Variety Entertainer of the Year by the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand.[12][13]

In October 2018 he was presented with a Presidential Citation from the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc in recognition of his work with the annual Magic Moments Family Comedy Magic Show, which acts as a fundraiser to non-profit organisations.[14]

In November 2020 he was named one of the best dressed men in New Zealand show business on David Hartnell MNZM's Best Dressed List.[15]

In 2024 he was presented with a Scroll of Honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand for his contribution to New Zealand entertainment and artistic support of many charitable organisations.

Recognition

References

  1. ^ "New Zealand Herald Live Chat : Mick Peck, 2013". The New Zealand Herald. 4 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Hey Presto! Why There's Still Room For Old-Fashioned Magic, New Zealand Herald, 2011". The New Zealand Herald. 13 September 2011.
  3. ^ "Mick Peck Granted Access To Magic Circle, Stuff Online 2016". 14 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Magic Mick - Tricks Are His Trade, Rural Living Magazine, September 2017".
  5. ^ "An Auckland Magician With A Sleight Of Hand Wins Award, Stuff Online, 18 October 2018".
  6. ^ "EastLife Magazine, September/October 2021".
  7. ^ "Paul Daniels Leaves Lasting Impression on Kiwi Magician Mick Peck, Stuff Online". 14 March 2016.
  8. ^ "Awesome Service Awards, Winner Mick Peck November 2011".
  9. ^ "Awesome Service Awards Media Release - A Magic Week for Mick, 2011" (PDF).
  10. ^ "Magic Magazine, New Zealand International Magicians Convention, 2010". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  11. ^ "Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Committee".
  12. ^ "Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, 2016 Awards".
  13. ^ "Magician receives prestigious accolade, Franklin Life, 17 October 2016".
  14. ^ "Magician Mick Peck wins a Presidential Citation from the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians, Ponsonby News, October 2018".
  15. ^ "The best dressed Kiwis list is out, who makes the cut?". Stuff.co.nz. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  16. ^ "Franklin Service Hero Award".
  17. ^ "Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc, News Item November 2014".
  18. ^ "Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, 2014 Awards".
  19. ^ "Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, 2013 Awards".
  20. ^ "Working His Magic, Franklin County News Article on VAC Special Award, November, 2011".
  21. ^ "Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, Top Children's Entertainer Award".