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VERNON, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner, 1894 – 1992). Dai Vernon’s Magic Circle Cufflinks. British, 1950s. Handsome set of gold-plated cloisonne-type cufflinks incorporating the Magic Circle’s zodiac emblem into its studs, connected by a single solid link. Presented to Dai Vernon during his lecture tour of the U.K. in the mid-1950s. Obtained by the consignor from the Vernon family and accompanied by a letter of provenance.
In the spring of 1955, Vernon travelled to England under the auspices of Harry Stanley to present a series of lectures. This British tour was a transformational for magicians in England and beyond, being the first exposure many magicians had to the “Vernon Touch.” During Vernon’s visit the Magic Circle was celebrated its 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee. As part of the event, Vernon was given the highest honors the Magic Circle could then bestow: its Silver Wand, membership in the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, and this set of Magic Circle Cuff Links.