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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Stage Property

1964 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Magician's wand and case, 1964. Black plastic rod with silver bands and finial, enamelled magic symbols, engraved on the finial verso 'Presented to Harold Taylor Esq. MIMC, 1964', with case lined with nylon satin, marked 'John Pinches London'

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Wand
  • Wand Case
Materials and techniques
Brief description
The Silver Wand. Magician's wand and case, presented to Harold Taylor by the Magic Circle, 1964.
Physical description
Magician's wand and case, 1964. Black plastic rod with silver bands and finial, enamelled magic symbols, engraved on the finial verso 'Presented to Harold Taylor Esq. MIMC, 1964', with case lined with nylon satin, marked 'John Pinches London'
Gallery label
(01/07/2023)
Alakazam!

The Silver Wand is a special award given by a mysterious group called The Magic Circle.

A talented magician called Harold Taylor owned this one. It may contain great power...

The Silver Wand
Designed by The Magic Circle
1964
England
Given by Harold Taylor
Museum no. S.313-1987

[Young V&A, Imagine Gallery, Adventure, short object label]
Credit line
Given by Harold Taylor
Collection
Accession number
S.313&A-1987

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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