Maxwell Raison (7 November 1901 – 26 July 1988) was an English cricketer. Raison was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Wanstead, Essex and educated at Forest School, Walthamstow. He was publisher and managing editor of Picture Post. He was also co-founder of New Scientist magazine. He died at Theberton, Suffolk on 26 July 1988, leaving five sons, one of whom was Timothy Raison. His grandchildren include the actress Miranda Raison and the art historian Paul Raison.