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David Berglas dies aged 97David Berglas MBE, one of the most influential magicians and mentalists of the 20th century an...
04/11/2023

David Berglas dies aged 97

David Berglas MBE, one of the most influential magicians and mentalists of the 20th century and known as The International Man of Mystery, died last night (Friday) in London at the age of 97, The Magic Circle has announced.
Berglas began his career in the 1950s, becoming a household name with performances on radio and television. He was renowned for creating stunts, among them driving a car around London blindfold.
Berglas was the first magician to have his own series on British television, Meet David Berglas, in 1954 and in the 80s he had a series called The Mind of David Berglas where he entertained celebrities including Omar Sharif, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland.
Cited as an inspiration by the illusionist Derren Brown and the magician Dynamo, Berglas was renowned in magic circles for the Berglas Effect where he was able to find a spectator’s chosen at any number in a deck of cards, It is regarded as the ‘holy grail’ of magic effects and he takes its secret to his grave, as befits a former president of The Magic Circle (1989-1998).
Berglas was honoured with an MBE in 2018 for “Services to Magic and Psychology.” When he stepped forward to receive his award from Prince William, the Prince said: “David is that really you or just one of your illusions?”
While President of The Magic Circle Berglas revitalised the society and was integral in raising the £2.2milion to buy and rebuild its first permanent home in Euston, London. He named it The Centre for the Magic Arts. He was also the first President of the Young Magicians Club and encouraged The Magic Circle’s members to finally admit women, in 1991.
His son Marvin Berglas, elected President of The Magic Circle in September this year, the first son to follow his father in the role, said: “My father was a giant in the magic fraternity, known for his originality, creativity and showmanship. His mysteries have not only baffled audiences but also his peers. However to us, his family, he will always be best remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.”

Spookiness.......Click on the link in the bio
27/10/2023

Spookiness.......Click on the link in the bio

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2023 Young Magicians Club Competitions at our JDAY event. Harry Merlin Piper (...
26/10/2023

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2023 Young Magicians Club Competitions at our JDAY event.

Harry Merlin Piper (pic1 )won the Stage Magician of the Year award with a mixture of card manipulation and ventriloquism. His dummy “speaks” four languages - English, French, Spanish and Catalan.

Eva Wild (pic2) won the Close-up competition She had some inventive ways of winning chocolate from her spectators. Eva also won the award for originality.

In all there were seven awards which were handed out by Marvin Berglas, the president of The Magic Circle and the Young Magicians Club. He said: “It is so heartwarming to see the exceptional confidence and talents of our young magicians. The standard just gets better and better.”

A full list of winners, photos and press release will be available on our website shortly.

Tricks and treats are in store this Halloween. Visit our site for more info.
03/10/2023

Tricks and treats are in store this Halloween. Visit our site for more info.

You never know who you will bump into at The Magic Circle!
02/10/2023

You never know who you will bump into at The Magic Circle!

Congratulations to all the winners of The Magic Circle Awards 2023. The winners are:  The Maskelyne Award for Services t...
02/09/2023

Congratulations to all the winners of The Magic Circle Awards 2023. The winners are:

The Maskelyne Award for Services to British Magic: Fay Presto

The Devant Award for Services to International Magic: Cyril Takayama

The Carlton Award for Outstanding Comedy in Magic: Neal Austin

The Chapender Award for services to the community using magic: ‘Spread a Smile’

JN Maskeylne Prize for Noteworthy contributions to the art of literature in magic: William Rauscher.

Silver Wand for services to The Magic Circle went to Chris Wood and Megan Swann.

The Cecil Lyle Award for best item published in The Magic Circle was awarded to Charlie Burgess.

Congratulations to them all!

Read the full story here: https://themagiccircle.co.uk/fay-presto-wins-top-award/

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It’s time to celebrate the volunteers who help us keep the magic alive here at The Magic Circle for the Club and our cha...
23/08/2023

It’s time to celebrate the volunteers who help us keep the magic alive here at The Magic Circle for the Club and our charity The Magic Circle Foundation. Whether working on stage, in the tech box, hidden away in an archive, the library, processing enquiries, repairing the HQ or one of the many other dozens of roles, we’re spotlighting just a few of the people who help keep it all running.

Some of the photos you see on our ‘socials’ are taken by Mark Hesketh-Jennings who was recently promoted to Associate of the Inner Magic Circle. With Mark is Sarah, who you may recognise if you have paid us a visit, often helping you to your seat or explaining the exhibits around our fabulous HQ.

Thank you Mark and Sarah.
-you

We are getting ready for tomorrow’s convention at the HQ and we are looking forward to seeing you. Full running order av...
29/07/2023

We are getting ready for tomorrow’s convention at the HQ and we are looking forward to seeing you. Full running order available on our website.

Thank you to our wonderful audiences and performers who help us keep the magic alive every week at The Magic Circle  Hea...
29/07/2023

Thank you to our wonderful audiences and performers who help us keep the magic alive every week at The Magic Circle Headquarters. If you haven't visited us yet, check us out on our website, link in bio. We would love to see you soon.

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24/07/2023

Another happy audience member. Thanks for coming and we look forward to welcoming you through the blue doors of Stephenson Way real soon!

Visit us too. Tickets and information about our experiences can be found on our website: www.themagiccircle.co.uk

Come see our show tomorrow (Friday). Links to book in our bio!
19/07/2023

Come see our show tomorrow (Friday). Links to book in our bio!

One of our Members celebrate their 75th birthday today! Happy Birthday Sooty. We have an original Sooty on display in ou...
19/07/2023

One of our Members celebrate their 75th birthday today!

Happy Birthday Sooty.

We have an original Sooty on display in our museum of magical memories. You can meet him when you visit one of our many shows here at The Magic Circle. Visit our website for more information: www.themagiccircle.co.uk

18/07/2023

Bring some magic to your summer by visiting The Magic Circle. Check out our many performances this summer including Close-up at The Magic Circle and Monday Morning Magic.

Visit our website at www.themagiccircle.co.uk for more info.

15/07/2023

Have you experienced The Magic Circle yet? To see what everyone is raving about, check out our shows on our website and pay us a visit real soon. www.themagiccircle.co.uk

Last tickets remaining for our experiences on 14th and 21st July. Our other performances are sold out! Please book early...
04/07/2023

Last tickets remaining for our experiences on 14th and 21st July. Our other performances are sold out! Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Visit www.themagiccircle.co.uk for more details.

Thank you to our incredible audiences who entered our world of magic and illusion over the past week. Want to see what i...
19/06/2023

Thank you to our incredible audiences who entered our world of magic and illusion over the past week.

Want to see what is inside the world's most prestigious magic society? Book your tickets now for an evening of wonder by visiting www.themagiccircle.co.uk

14/06/2023

Last seats remaining for this Friday's performance. Kick start your magical weekend with our spellbinding evening of close-up magic, and yes, we have air conditioning. Visit out website www.themagiccircle.co.uk for more information on how you can experience the wonder of The Magic Circle.

‘The more I see of man the more I love my dog’ is a quote attributed to The Great Lafayette’ an extraordinary magician w...
11/06/2023

‘The more I see of man the more I love my dog’ is a quote attributed to The Great Lafayette’ an extraordinary magician with an extraordinary reputation. Ask why when you visit us soon! Click on the bio for events.

Thanks for the mention !
31/05/2023

Thanks for the mention !

Luggage storage form Stasher prepares list of most bizarre museums in Europe as per feedback of tourists. These range from Scout Museum

Thanks to all the 'magic' families coming to our school holiday fun today ! Our summer 'Monday Morning Magic' returns in...
30/05/2023

Thanks to all the 'magic' families coming to our school holiday fun today ! Our summer 'Monday Morning Magic' returns in a few weeks time....book now before it's full! Check out our bio for more info.

For anyone interested in the history of magic, join us for The Magic Circle History Day, an entire day dedicated to the ...
24/05/2023

For anyone interested in the history of magic, join us for The Magic Circle History Day, an entire day dedicated to the study of the rich history of conjuring, its tricks, its performers, and to historical magic memorabilia.

This event is open to both non members and Members of The Magic Circle. Tickets and information can be found on our website www.themagiccircle.co.uk

Did you see a Robert Houdin Mystery Clock on  over the weekend?Plan your visit to The Magic Circle HQ and see this wonde...
23/05/2023

Did you see a Robert Houdin Mystery Clock on over the weekend?

Plan your visit to The Magic Circle HQ and see this wonderful piece yourself along with many other curosities and exhibits. Details on how to book can be found here: www.themagiccircle.co.uk

Thank you to our incredible audiences who have been to experience the magic at the home of 10,000 secrets. To see what m...
22/05/2023

Thank you to our incredible audiences who have been to experience the magic at the home of 10,000 secrets.

To see what makes our audience react like this 👇, then visit our website for info on how you can experience the wonder yourself, here at The Magic Circle.

www.themagiccircle.co.uk

Photos: Liam Ball
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19/05/2023

Looking forward to June and our events program really does have something for everyone. Check out our website www.themagiccircle.co.uk for more information about how you can experience the wonder of The Magic Circle.

Have a magical weekend of celebration.
06/05/2023

Have a magical weekend of celebration.

29/04/2023

Upcoming shows this magical May! Last seats remaining for our 'Close-up at The Magic Circle', so do book before tickets disappear.

We have an action packed events programme for June featuring 'Close-up at The Magic Circle', 'History of Mystery', 'Monday Morning Magic' and our flagship show 'The Magic Circle Mysteries'. Something for everyone!

Visit www.themagiccircle.co.uk/shows (link in bio) for more details.

Congratulations to John Duffett MMC who won The Magic Circle’s ‘Close-up Magician of the Year 2023’ this week at The Cen...
27/04/2023

Congratulations to John Duffett MMC who won The Magic Circle’s ‘Close-up Magician of the Year 2023’ this week at The Centre for the Magic Arts in London.

Beating five other magicians, he convinced the judges with his mind boggling skills as he made playing cards disappear and reappear in impossible locations!

John joins the roll call of winners who you can see on our website along with details of our public shows that feature Close-Up magic and more!

Photo credit: Michael Vincent 2023 All Rights Reserved

Book your tickets now to join one of our magical experiences at the home of 10,000 secrets - The Magic Circle. Last seat...
24/04/2023

Book your tickets now to join one of our magical experiences at the home of 10,000 secrets - The Magic Circle. Last seats remaining for our May performances, please book early to avoid disappointment, before they vanish. Tickets and info at www.themagiccircle.co.uk/shows (link in bio).

Happy St George's day from everyone at The Magic Circle... well, except Piff.
23/04/2023

Happy St George's day from everyone at The Magic Circle... well, except Piff.

We have another incredible line up for tomorrow!Due to the intimate nature of these performances, tickets are limited, s...
20/04/2023

We have another incredible line up for tomorrow!

Due to the intimate nature of these performances, tickets are limited, so don't delay... book today. Last few seats remaining for May and June! Check out www.themagiccircle.co.uk/shows for details. Link in bio.

Appreciation post! Elaine and Christina made their 5th visit to The Magic Circle on Saturday for the launch of our new '...
18/04/2023

Appreciation post!

Elaine and Christina made their 5th visit to The Magic Circle on Saturday for the launch of our new 'Comedy Magic Night'. They bring friends, family and neighbours each time and will be returning on Friday for our 'Close-up at The Magic Circle' show.

Thank you so much for the support and sharing the magic. We can't wait to welcome you and your guests on Friday. We have an amazing line up for you.

17/04/2023

We are back tomorrow with The Magic Circle Mysteries, our flagship show. Meet our members... see close-up magic... learn about the history of mystery with an exclusive museum tour... and see an action packed theatre show full of magic, illusion, laughs, gasps and sleight of hand sorcery.

Visit our website www.themagiccircle.co.uk/shows (link in bio). Tickets must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.

Thank you to all our audience members who paid us a visit for 'Close-up at The Magic Circle' on Friday.You were entertai...
16/04/2023

Thank you to all our audience members who paid us a visit for 'Close-up at The Magic Circle' on Friday.

You were entertained by Kevin Bird, James Cooper, Michael Vincent and Donjin Li (pictured) and our hosts James Buchanan Cowen and Liam Ball.

We have many shows coming up, so check out our website for more information. Tickets are limited so please book in advance. www.themagiccircle.co.uk/shows

09/04/2023

On this day in 1956, Sorcar presents his Buzz Saw illusion on the BBC TV Panorama programme with anxious viewers jamming the telephone switchboard to find out if the lady is safe.
#1956

Have a Magical Easter everyone!Rabbit Harbin is keeping the seats warm for you for when you visit next. Magic resumes th...
09/04/2023

Have a Magical Easter everyone!

Rabbit Harbin is keeping the seats warm for you for when you visit next. Magic resumes this week so check out our events programme online, www.themagiccircle.co.uk/shows

Thank you for the photo.

On this day, 40 years ago, ‘The Magic of David Copperfield V’ was broadcast to an eager American audience. The show rece...
08/04/2023

On this day, 40 years ago, ‘The Magic of David Copperfield V’ was broadcast to an eager American audience. The show received huge amounts of publicity as he promised to attempt to make The Statue of Liberty disappear. He succeed and thus it became ‘the illusion of the century’ and from that moment, magic changed forever.

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of a magic great: Harry Lorayne.  His work inspired many generations of magicians ...
07/04/2023

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of a magic great: Harry Lorayne. His work inspired many generations of magicians and will greatly missed by the magic community.

On this day in 1985, The Paul Daniels Easter Magic Show aired on television and is so successful, it became the BBC's en...
06/04/2023

On this day in 1985, The Paul Daniels Easter Magic Show aired on television and is so successful, it became the BBC's entry at the Montreux TV festival. It went on to win the Golden Rose Bowl Award.

He performed his signature routines including the cup and ball, and this, along with other props he used are on display at The Magic Circle HQ. Visit www.themagiccircle.co.uk for more info on how to visit us.

We are taking a break for Easter but our Close-Up show will be back next week. Check the bio for all the dates.
04/04/2023

We are taking a break for Easter but our Close-Up show will be back next week. Check the bio for all the dates.

23/03/2023

We host magic experiences weekly here at The Magic Circle Headquarters and April will bring something for everybody.

Here is a sneak peak to what's on:
- Monday Morning Magic (for the family during the school holidays)
- Close-up at The Magic Circle (our Friday night offering to get you ready for the weekend, with 4 top close-up magicians)
- The Magic Circle Mysteries (our flagship show featuring close-up magic, exclusive museum tour and action packed theatre show).

PLUS the launch of our new show: THE MAGIC CIRCLE COMEDY NIGHT! for adults only.

Check out all of our experiences and find the one for you at www.themagiccircle.co.uk/shows . All tickets are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

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