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[[George Davenport]] (1906 - 1962), known as Gilly, was the son of [[Lewis Davenport]]. He entered the family business as a behind-the-counter demonstrator for L Davenport & Co.
[[George Davenport]] (b.1905-d.1962), was the eldest son of [[Lewis Davenport]]. He entered the family business as a behind-the-counter demonstrator for L Davenport & Co. then became the manager.
He used the magic words "Gilly-Gilly" and, over time, more and more people referred to him as Gilly rather than George.<ref>http://www.davenportcollection.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/FAQ-10.-Why-was-George-Davenport-known-as-Gilly-Davenport.pdf</ref>
==Books==
* The Davenport Story – Volume One: The Life and Times of a Magical Family, 1881-1939 by Fergus Roy <ref>[[Genii 2010 March|Genii Magazine, Vol. 73, No. 3, March 2010]], Books, REVIEWED BY JAMY IAN SWISS, page 78</ref>
* The Davenport Story - Volume Two: The Lost Legends by Fergus Roy <ref>[[Genii 2010 May|Genii Magazine, Vol. 73, No. 5, May 2010]], Books, REVIEWED BY JAMY IAN SWISS, page 75</ref>


== References ==
{{References}}
* [[Linking Ring]], May 1962 - Broken Wand.
* Goodliffe's Abracadabra, Vol. 33, No. 836, February 1962, page 49
* [[Abra]], January 27, 1962
* M-U-M, Vol. 51, No. 10, March 1962, A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE DAVENPORT by JOHN HENRY GROSSMAN, M.D., page 515
* [[Linking Ring|The Linking Ring, Vol. 42, No. 5, May 1962]], Broken Wand GEORGE DAVENPORT, page 96
* [[Genii 1962 February]] Obit
* [[Genii 1962 February]] Obit
* [[Genii 1981 February|Genii Magazine, Vol. 45, No. 2, February 1981]], The House of Davenport, page 88
* Bio-bibliographisches Lexikon der Zauberkünstler Edition Volker Huber, April 2002 , page 259


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Latest revision as of 00:35, 29 January 2024

George Davenport
BornGeorge Ryan
April 22, 1905
London, England
DiedJanuary 18, 1962 (age 56)
London, England

George Davenport (b.1905-d.1962), was the eldest son of Lewis Davenport. He entered the family business as a behind-the-counter demonstrator for L Davenport & Co. then became the manager. He used the magic words "Gilly-Gilly" and, over time, more and more people referred to him as Gilly rather than George.[1]

Books

  • The Davenport Story – Volume One: The Life and Times of a Magical Family, 1881-1939 by Fergus Roy [2]
  • The Davenport Story - Volume Two: The Lost Legends by Fergus Roy [3]

References