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[[Merlin Magical Society]] was a [[Magic Organization]] formed in 1930 for magicians living north of London, England and is still going strong in 2008. It was proposed originally that the society be called, "The East Herts & North Middlesex Magical Society", but members felt that was too long.
 
[[Merlin Magical Society]] was a [[Magic Organization]] formed in 1930 for magicians living north of London, England and is still going strong in 2008. It was proposed originally that the society be called, "The East Herts & North Middlesex Magical Society", but members felt that was too long.
  
[[Edward Victor]] was a president for twenty-two years. Other past presidents were [[Fred Culpitt]], [[Jasper Maskelyne]] and [[Frank Boynett]]
 
  
== Competitions ==
 
Members have been competing annually since 1930 for the Clifford Morrow Cup, given for the best original effect or an adaptation of an old effect. This competition is judged by a guest magician.
 
 
The [[Harry Kaye]] Cup is given for the best eight minute act, originally judged by two lay members of the public & one magician, but more recently by four members of the public.  First held in 1939 and then as an annual event after the war in starting in 1948.
 
 
 
The fist General Meeting of the society took place at The Priest's House, Broxbourne on Thursday, 13th February, 1930. The following were present:
 
The fist General Meeting of the society took place at The Priest's House, Broxbourne on Thursday, 13th February, 1930. The following were present:
[[Harry Kaye]], H. V. Dawes, Charles Baker, Charles Pearson, S. G. Dawes and Charles Campkin.
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[[Harry Kaye]], H. V. Dawes, Charles Baker, Charles Pearson, S. G. Dawes and Charles Campkin. Other founder members were Albert Holt, Arthur Colville, Morris Crossland, Colin Donister and Frank Boynett.  
  
Other founder members were Albert Holt, Arthur Colville, Morris Crossland, Colin Donister and Frank Boynett.
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The first President of the Society was [[Fred Culpitt]], followed by [[Edward Victor]], who was a president for twenty-two years. Other past presidents were [[Jasper Maskelyne]] and [[Frank Boynett]]
 
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The first President of the Society was [[Fred Culpitt]], followed by [[Edward Victor]].  
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George Davenport and Edward Love were both members in 1931.
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George Davenport, [[Horace Goldin]], [[Robert Harbin]], Jack Ledair and Billy O'Connor all served as vice-presidents.
 
George Davenport, [[Horace Goldin]], [[Robert Harbin]], Jack Ledair and Billy O'Connor all served as vice-presidents.
  
The club's venue has always been in and around the Enfield area
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The club's venue has always been in and around the Enfield area During the war years the Society was unable to operate and in 1945 Frank Boynett was responsible for resuscitating it on  January 25,
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1946.
  
The Society has three annual competitions: the Harry Kaye cup for the most entertaining act; the Clifford Morrow cup for the most original trick many of which have been marketed by dealers; and the Close-Up-Magic
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Many well known magicians have taken part as guest artistes in their annual  shows include  Ned Williams (Robert Harbin), Herbert Collings (Col Ling Soo), Edward Victor, Billy O'Connor, Francis White, [[The Zomahs]], George Braund and Percy Press.
Competition.
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During the war years the Society was unable to operate and in 1945 Frank Boynett was responsible for resuscitating it on  January 25,
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== Competitions ==
1946.
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The Society has three annual competitions: the Harry Kaye Cup for the most entertaining act; the Clifford Morrow Cup for the most original trick many of which have been marketed by dealers; and the Close-Up-Magic Competition.
 
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Many well known magicians have taken part as guest artistes in our annual  shows, e.g. Ned Williams (Robert Harbin), Herbert Collings (Col Ling Soo), Edward Victor (President for 24 years), Billy O'Connor, Francis White, [[The Zomahs]], George Braund and Percy Press.
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Members have been competing annually since 1930 for the Clifford Morrow Cup, given for the best original effect or an adaptation of an old effect. 
  
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The [[Harry Kaye]] Cup is given for the best eight minute act.  First held in 1939 and then as an annual event after the war in starting in 1948.
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
* http://www.merlinmagicalsociety.co.uk/
 
* http://www.merlinmagicalsociety.co.uk/
 
* British Magical Societies No. 17, Merlin Magical Society, [[Magic Circular]] Vol. 81 JUNE 1987
 
* British Magical Societies No. 17, Merlin Magical Society, [[Magic Circular]] Vol. 81 JUNE 1987
 
[[Category:Magic Organizations]]
 
[[Category:Magic Organizations]]

Latest revision as of 02:08, 9 September 2010

Merlin Magical Society was a Magic Organization formed in 1930 for magicians living north of London, England and is still going strong in 2008. It was proposed originally that the society be called, "The East Herts & North Middlesex Magical Society", but members felt that was too long.


The fist General Meeting of the society took place at The Priest's House, Broxbourne on Thursday, 13th February, 1930. The following were present: Harry Kaye, H. V. Dawes, Charles Baker, Charles Pearson, S. G. Dawes and Charles Campkin. Other founder members were Albert Holt, Arthur Colville, Morris Crossland, Colin Donister and Frank Boynett.

The first President of the Society was Fred Culpitt, followed by Edward Victor, who was a president for twenty-two years. Other past presidents were Jasper Maskelyne and Frank Boynett

George Davenport, Horace Goldin, Robert Harbin, Jack Ledair and Billy O'Connor all served as vice-presidents.

The club's venue has always been in and around the Enfield area During the war years the Society was unable to operate and in 1945 Frank Boynett was responsible for resuscitating it on January 25, 1946.

Many well known magicians have taken part as guest artistes in their annual shows include Ned Williams (Robert Harbin), Herbert Collings (Col Ling Soo), Edward Victor, Billy O'Connor, Francis White, The Zomahs, George Braund and Percy Press.

Competitions

The Society has three annual competitions: the Harry Kaye Cup for the most entertaining act; the Clifford Morrow Cup for the most original trick many of which have been marketed by dealers; and the Close-Up-Magic Competition.

Members have been competing annually since 1930 for the Clifford Morrow Cup, given for the best original effect or an adaptation of an old effect.

The Harry Kaye Cup is given for the best eight minute act. First held in 1939 and then as an annual event after the war in starting in 1948.

References