The Wizard of New Zealand

The Wizard of New Zealand
The Wizard of New Zealand
	The Wizard speaking in Cathedral Square in December 2006
Birth name	Ian Brackenbury Channell
Born	4 December 1932; London, England
Nationality	New Zealand, British
Education	Framlingham College; Bromley Grammar School for Boys
Alma mater	University of Leeds
Partner(s)	Alice Flett
Website	wizard.gen.nz

The Wizard of New Zealand QSM (born Ian Brackenbury Channell; 4 December 1932) is a British-born New Zealand educator, comedian, illusionist, and politician. He is also known by his shorter name, The Wizard. In 1990 the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mike Moore, an old friend, appointed him the official "Wizard of New Zealand".[1]

References

"NZ wizard seeks charms of normal life". BBC News. London: BBC. 24 August 2002. Retrieved 23 October 2015. But even wizards must eat. This one has long been supported by his Australian fiancée, Alice Flett.

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[1] "NZ wizard seeks charms of normal life". BBC News. London: BBC. 24 August 2002. Retrieved 23 October 2015. But even wizards must eat. This one has long been supported by his Australian fiancée, Alice Flett.