This award recognises a performer for outstanding comedy in magic. The award is a framed portrait of Carlton, The Human Hairpin, who was Britain’s leading comedy magician in the early 20th century. Winners include Ali Bongo, John Archer, Mandy Muden, Paul Daniels and John van der Put (aka Piff the Magic Dragon).
The Roll of Honour
2023
Neal Austin
2022
David Williamson
2021
Carisa Hendrix
2020
Danny Buckler
2019
Alan Hudson
2018
Richard Young & Sam Strange (Young & Strange)
2017
Pete Firman
2016
John Lenahan
2015
Paul Zenon
2014
Mark Shortland
2013
John van der Put
2012
Paul Daniels
2011
Max Somerset
2010
Michael Pearse
2009
Noel Britten
2008
Ian Keable
2007
Mandy Muden
2005
Peter Wardell
2004
The Great Nardini
2003
Bertie Pearce
2002
John Archer
2001
John Styles
2000
Graham Jolley
1999
Mark Raffles
1998
Mike O'Brien
1997
Richard McDougall
1996
Topper Martyn
1995
Terry Seabrooke
1994
Patrick Page
1993
Ali Bongo
1992
Terry Herbert
1991
Jay Marshall
1990
Billy McComb
1989
Larry Parker
