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[[George Davenport]] (1905 - 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. | [[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> | 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> | ||
Latest revision as of 00:35, 29 January 2024
| George Davenport | |
| Born | George Ryan April 22, 1905 London, England |
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| Died | January 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
- ↑ http://www.davenportcollection.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/FAQ-10.-Why-was-George-Davenport-known-as-Gilly-Davenport.pdf
- ↑ Genii Magazine, Vol. 73, No. 3, March 2010, Books, REVIEWED BY JAMY IAN SWISS, page 78
- ↑ Genii Magazine, Vol. 73, No. 5, May 2010, Books, REVIEWED BY JAMY IAN SWISS, page 75
- Goodliffe's Abracadabra, Vol. 33, No. 836, February 1962, page 49
- M-U-M, Vol. 51, No. 10, March 1962, A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE DAVENPORT by JOHN HENRY GROSSMAN, M.D., page 515
- The Linking Ring, Vol. 42, No. 5, May 1962, Broken Wand GEORGE DAVENPORT, page 96
- Genii 1962 February Obit
- 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