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Henry Jeffery Atkins (September 3, 1919 - March 19, 2001) was a noted British magician. He is cited as a major force in the [[International Brotherhood of Magicians]] British Ring, for which he was honorary secretary and convention organizer for many years.  He also served a term as international president of the IBM.
 
 
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'''Jeffery Atkins''' (1919-2001) was a noted British magician, cited as a major force in the [[International Brotherhood of Magicians]] British Ring, for which he was honorary secretary and convention organizer for many years.  He also served a term as international president of the IBM.
  
As a performer he specialized in revivals or re-creations of antique magic.  
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As a performer he specialized in revivals or re-creations of antique magic. {{Youtube Thumb|nqxmXzO6g04}}
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== Spelling ==
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There is occasionally confusion over the spelling of Atkins's name and you will see it occasionally as "Jeffrey".
  
 
== Honors and awards ==
 
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
* Magic Medley: The Jeffery Atkins Lecture, (New Orleans) (1971)
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* [[Magic Medley]]: The Jeffery Atkins Lecture, (New Orleans) (1971)
  
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* Cover story in [[Genii 1978 August]], Vol. 42, No. 8.
 
* Cover story in [[Genii 1978 August]], Vol. 42, No. 8.
 
* Obit [[Genii 2001 May]]
 
* Obit [[Genii 2001 May]]
  
== Spelling ==
 
There is occasionally confusion over the spelling of Atkins's name and you will see it occasionally as Jeffrey.
 
  
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Latest revision as of 08:13, 3 September 2017

Jeffery Atkins
BornHenry Jeffery Atkins
September 03, 1919
UK
DiedMarch 19, 2001 (age 81)

Jeffery Atkins (1919-2001) was a noted British magician, cited as a major force in the International Brotherhood of Magicians British Ring, for which he was honorary secretary and convention organizer for many years. He also served a term as international president of the IBM.

As a performer he specialized in revivals or re-creations of antique magic.

Spelling

There is occasionally confusion over the spelling of Atkins's name and you will see it occasionally as "Jeffrey".

Honors and awards

He is commemorated through the Jeffery Atkins memorial lecture held at the annual convention of the British Ring of the IBM.

Bibliography

  • Magic Medley: The Jeffery Atkins Lecture, (New Orleans) (1971)


References