Steve Short) from the Magic Circle for Entertainer with the Magic Touch about David Nixon. 2010 – the Edwin A. Dawes Award for Magic Scholarship was created by The Magic Collectors Association. 2006 – FISM award for History and Research. 2005 – John Nevil Maskelyne Prize (with Michael Bailey) for Circle Without End about The Magic Circle. 2002 – David Devant Award from the Magic Circle for advancing the art of magic or providing outstanding service to magic internationally. 1998 – Maskelyne Award from the Magic Circle "for services to British magic". 1996 – made Honorary President of the Scottish Association of Magical Societies. 1988 – John Nevil Maskelyne Prize for "noteworthy contributions... to the art or literature of magic". 1984 – Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame. 1984 – Literary Fellowship from the Academy of Magical Arts. 1975 – made Honorary Vice President of the Magic Circle. 1974 – made Honorary Life President of the Scottish Conjurers Association. Sources British magicians British biochemists Academics of the University of Hull 1925 births Living people People from Goole Academy of Magical Arts Literature & Media Fellowship winners Academy of Magical Arts Special Fellowship winners