[CUFFLINKS – MAGICIANS]. Ken Klosterman's Collection of Magicians' Cufflinks. Assembled over the course of several years by Ken Klosterman for his Salon de Magie and made up of approximately 145 sets of cufflinks owned and worn by many notable magicians of the twentieth century. Represented in the collection are the following magicians: Frederick Eugene Powell, Al DeLage, Leon Mandrake, Norm Nielsen, Maurice Fogel, Magic Christian, Leo Behnke, John Daniel, John Mohering, John Snyder (which open to reveal a small pack of cards), Paul Daniels, John Calvert, Danny Ray, Mike Caveney, Walter Blaney, Bill McComb, John Salisse, Alan Shaxon, Burling Hull, Don Alan, Marvyn Roy, The Great Raymond, Ray Goulet, Harry Blackstone Jr., Fantasio, Ricky Jay, John Gaughan, John Carney, Dai Vernon, Ross Bertram, Cardini, Stuart Cramer, Milt Larsen, James Dimmare, David Berglas, David Ben, Jay Marshall, Milbourne Christopher, and dozens more.
Neatly kept on two rotating “trees" with custom-made plaques identifying the links. Accompanying the collection are many gift letters or letters of provenance explaining the history behind the links, how they were acquired, and when they were worn. Many of these relate fascinating stories. A singular collection of personal items from many “greats" in the magic field of the last century. Complete list available on request.