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Douglas Dexter

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Douglas Dexter (1878 - September 21, 1937), a schoolmaster by profession, was an accomplished magician and a member of the British Olympic fencing team.

Douglas Dexter
BornBernard Douglas Marks
1878
Great Britain
DiedSeptember 21, 1937

One of his specialty was the golf ball and bag effect which baffled many professionals at the time. He produced the "Riddle of the Sands Illusion" at The Magic Circle Grand Seance in 1934. He often performed at Maskelyne's Theatre.

He was awarded the Gold Star by the Magic Circle.