{{short description|New Zealand magician}} {{Infobox person | name = Mick Peck | image = Mick-Peck-Magician.jpg | image_size = | caption = Peck in 2016 | birth_date = | birth_place = Auckland, New Zealand | death_date = | death_place = | occupation = Magician and Entertainer | website = http://www.mickpeckmagic.com/ | footnotes = }}
'''Mick Peck''' is a professional award-winning magician based in Auckland, New Zealand.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10888235|title=New Zealand Herald Live Chat : Mick Peck, 2013 | work=The New Zealand Herald | date=4 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10751486|title=Hey Presto! Why There's Still Room For Old-Fashioned Magic, New Zealand Herald, 2011 | work=The New Zealand Herald | date=13 September 2011}}</ref>
He is a member of The Magic Circle of London, the world's most prestigious magic organisation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/franklin-county-news/77741973/mick-peck-granted-access-to-magic-circle|title=Mick Peck Granted Access To Magic Circle, Stuff Online 2016|date=14 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ruralliving.co.nz/lifestyle/entertainment/magic-mick-tricks-trade/|title=Magic Mick - Tricks Are His Trade, Rural Living Magazine, September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/franklin-county-news/107902929/a-pukekohe-magician-with-a-slight-of-hand-wins-award|title=An Auckland Magician With A Sleight Of Hand Wins Award, Stuff Online, 18 October 2018}}</ref>
He has performed at backstage VIP parties at Spark Arena for the likes of Queen and Katy Perry.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/times_e-editions/docs/eastlifeoctober21|title=EastLife Magazine, September/October 2021}}</ref>
Peck was inspired by watching magicians Paul Daniels<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/78041854/Paul-Daniels-leaves-lasting-impression-on-Kiwi-magician-Mick-Peck|title=Paul Daniels Leaves Lasting Impression on Kiwi Magician Mick Peck, Stuff Online|date=14 March 2016}}</ref> 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,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awesomeservice.co.nz/winners?id=592|title=Awesome Service Awards, Winner Mick Peck November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://awesomeservice.co.nz/uploads/media_items/a-magic-week-for-mick.original.pdf|title=Awesome Service Awards Media Release - A Magic Week for Mick, 2011}}</ref> 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).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://conventions.magicmagazine.com/profile/2010/new-zealand-international-magicians-convention|title=Magic Magazine, New Zealand International Magicians Convention, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035927/http://conventions.magicmagazine.com/profile/2010/new-zealand-international-magicians-convention|archivedate=March 4, 2016}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/contact/|title=Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Committee}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/awards/|title=Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, 2016 Awards}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepost.nz/2016/10/17/magician-receives-prestigious-accolade/|title=Magician receives prestigious accolade, Franklin Life, 17 October 2016}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ponsonbynews.co.nz/article-detail/show/1080/|title=Magician Mick Peck wins a Presidential Citation from the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians, Ponsonby News, October 2018}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|title=The best dressed Kiwis list is out, who makes the cut?|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/300162841/the-best-dressed-kiwis-list-is-out-who-makes-the-cut|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=22 November 2020|access-date=22 November 2020}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=The Eye |last=Armstrong |first=Vanessa |magazine=Genii, The Conjurer's Magazine |volume=88 |issue=2 |date=February 2025}}</ref>
==Recognition==
* 2024 : Scroll of Honour, Variety Artists Club of New Zealand<ref>{{cite magazine |title=The Eye |last=Armstrong |first=Vanessa |magazine=Genii, The Conjurer's Magazine |volume=88 |issue=2 |date=February 2025}}</ref> * 2018 : Presidential Citation : Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians * 2016 : New Zealand Variety Entertainer of the Year, Variety Artists Club of New Zealand * 2016 : Franklin Service Hero Award, ''The Post'', Franklin and North Waikato<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepost.nz/2016/03/01/franklin-service-hero-mick-peck-pukekohe-based-magician/|title=Franklin Service Hero Award}}</ref> * 2014 : Special Award For Outstanding Contribution to NZ Magic, Magic New Zealand<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bam.net.nz/bam/auckland/magicians/mick-peck-presented-special-magic-new-zealand-award/|title=Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Inc, News Item November 2014}}</ref> * 2014 : New Zealand's Top Children's Entertainer Award, Variety Artists Club of New Zealand<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/awards/|title=Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, 2014 Awards}}</ref> * 2013 : Special Award of Appreciation, Variety Artists Club of New Zealand<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/awards/|title=Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, 2013 Awards}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/2013/11/14/auckland-magician-mick-peck-in-the-press/|title=Working His Magic, Franklin County News Article on VAC Special Award, November, 2011}}</ref> * 2011 : New Zealand's Top Children's Entertainer Award, Variety Artists Club of New Zealand<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/top-childrens-entertainer-award/|title=Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, Top Children's Entertainer Award}}</ref> * 2011 : Awesome Service Award for providing inspirational customer service, Auckland Chamber of Commerce
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links==
* [https://www.driven.co.nz/lifestyle/me-my-car/me-my-car-hybrid-technology-is-like-magic/ Hybrid Tech Is Like Magic, Mick Peck Driven Magazine, ''Stuff Online'', 2021] * [https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/04-12-2021/comrades-in-wands-the-brotherhood-of-auckland-magicians-turns-75 Comrades in Wands : The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Turns 75, The Spinoff, 2021] * [https://www.metromag.co.nz/arts/arts-theatre/inside-the-inner-circle-of-the-brotherhood-of-auckland-magicians Inside the Inner Circle of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians, Metro Magazine, Spring 2021] * {{YouTube|-xplpLYPARE|Video : Mick Peck interviewed on ''The Guy Cater Show'', SkyTV}} * [https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/franklin-county-news/107902929/a-pukekohe-magician-with-a-slight-of-hand-wins-award An Auckland Magician With A Sleight Of Hand Wins Award, ''Stuff Online'', October 2018] * [http://www.btob.co.nz/features/magic-mick-tricks-trade/ Magic Mick - Tricks Are His Trade, ''Business to Business'' interview, 2017] * [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11898836 Interview : Billy T James' Death Left Huge Gap In New Zealand Culture, ''New Zealand Herald'', 2017] * [http://www.thepost.nz/2016/10/17/magician-receives-prestigious-accolade/ Magician Receives Prestigious Accolade, ''Franklin Life'', 2016] * [http://www.thepost.nz/2016/08/23/celebrity-couch-mick-peck/ Celebrity Couch : Mick Peck, ''Franklin Life'', 2016] * [http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/78041854/paul-daniels-leaves-lasting-impression-on-kiwi-magician-mick-peck Paul Daniels Leaves Lasting Impression on Kiwi Magician Mick Peck, ''Stuff Online'', 2016] * [http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/franklin-county-news/77741973/mick-peck-granted-access-to-magic-circle Mick Peck Granted Access to Magic Circle, ''Stuff Online'', 2016] * [http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/stage-and-theatre/69944043/Revealing-the-tricks-of-the-magician-trade Revealing The Tricks of the Magicians Trade, ''Sunday Star-Times'' ''Sunday'' Magazine, 2015] * {{YouTube|bcuTQovBuLA|Video : Magic's Comeback No Illusion, TV3 News Interview with Mick Peck; Alan Watson and Wayne Rogers, 2013}} * [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10751486 Hey Presto! Why There's Still Room For Old-Fashioned Magic, ''New Zealand Herald Canvas Magazine'', 2011] * [http://aucklandmagicianblog.com/press-mick-peck-working-magic/ Working His Magic, ''Franklin County News'' article, 2013] * [http://www.MickPeckMagic.com Mick Peck Magic Website]
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