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Harry Davies
Remembered by Neil Walker
Sad to report that my very dear friend whom I have known for over 30
years Harry Davies, known to many as 'Harry Magic' passed away on the 8th of
September 2014 after a long illness, he was 89. His funeral was held at Saint
Oswald Church in the village of Worleston outside of Nantwich in Cheshire.
Harry was a president and founder member of the 'Exclusive Magicians Club' a
small group of magicians who each month would meet to talk all things magic, he
was also a past president and active member of 'Mahatma Magic Circle' Liverpool.
He was a familiar face at many magic conventions and for many years was often
seen on the dealer stands of Paul Stone's 'Ace Place Magic' and Adrian Harris'.
He
regularly attended the Northern Magic Circle's 'Easter Parade' as a delegate and
was involved in concert parties during the war years in India and the Far East.
Harry had made many friends over the years, including Paul Daniels and Debbie
McGee and could often be seen doing a card trick or the 'Endless Chain' which he
carried with him all the time... he would often say to me "you must carry a pack
of cards and show a trick if someone asks you to, after all we are magicians".
Harry's final months were spent in and out of hospital but he never lost that
interest in magic and would always enjoy a chat to his many magic friends to
catch up on the latest gossip.. friend and fellow Magician Tony Ashmore gave a
fitting speech about Harry's life before breaking a wand and placing this on
Harry's coffin, after which we all gave a standing ovation to Harry, something he
would have dearly loved to have received.
One of life's gentleman has gone forever.
Rest in peace dear friend, I shall miss you.
Neil Walker, September 2014