- Edwin Dawes was born on July 6, 1925 in Goole, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is known for Mysteries of Magic (1997), History's Mysteries (1998) and The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979). He was married to Amy. He died on March 3, 2023 in the UK.
- SpouseAmy (her death, 2 children)
- Has two sons, Adrian and Michael.
- As a magician he was an internationally recognized authority on the history of magic. He was president of the Hull Magicians' Circle, Gold Medalist and Gold Star Member of the Inner Magic Circle and was the official historian of The Magic Circle.
- Was an Allan Slaight Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in 2018.
- In 1963 he established the Biochemistry Department at the University of Hull where he led its research into bioplastics. He served as Hull University's Dean of Science and also as Pro-Vice-Chancellor. He was granted emeritus status in 1990, and awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science by the university in 1992.
- Was a biochemist by profession, magician and magic historian by avocation.
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