This award is given to the author of the best item published during the previous year in The Magic Circular, the society’s monthly magazine. Cecil Lyle was a top magician in the early 20th century renowned for inventing tricks.
The Roll of Honour
2023
Charlie Burgess
2022
Rob Earrey
2021
Reg Martin
2020
Tom Elderfield
2019
Joseph Atmore
2018
Noel Qualter
2017
Barry Cooper
2016
Katherine Rhodes
2015
James Ward
2014
Chris Wardle
2013
Terry Guyatt
2012
Walford Taylor
2011
Mike O'Brien
2010
Douglas Gibbard
2009
Tim Sutton
2008
Michael Giblin
2007
Mike O'Brien
2006
Tom Gagnon
2005
David Tomkins
2004
David Howarth
2003
Scott Penrose
2002
Marc Paul
2001
Richard Pinner
2000
John Archer
1999
Angelo Carbone
1998
Jack Avis
1997
Mark Leveridge
1996
David Penn
1995
Reg Martin
1994
Richard Wiseman
1993
Richard Wiseman
1992
Peter Jefferies
1991
Peter Jefferies
1989
Ian Adair
