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The Magic Circle Headquarters is home to the world's premier magical society, The Magic Circle. It also houses a theatre, museum and entertainment space. We regularly hold events and open days for the public including History and Mystery at The Magic Circle, At Home with The Magic Circle, Close-up at The Magic Circle, Monday Morning Magic and The Magic Circle Christmas Show. Admission to these events is by advance booking only via our website. The nearest tube stations are Euston Square (2 min walk) and Warren Street (5 minute walk) Note The Magic Circle HQ is not open for casual visits.
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Ray M
Conwy, UK95 contributions
Unbelievable night out
Nov 2023 • Couples
Can I give 10 out of 10 for one fantastic night all the magicians were fantastic still trying to work out how they did their magic.
Big shoutout to the compare and bar staff
DO NOT MISS THIS It’s BRILLIANT
Also great family night out as they were some 12 year olds etc
Written 24 November 2023
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Amy Huh
12 contributions
Wonderful Magic Venue
Nov 2023 • Family
Wonderful magic venue in London, not to miss when you're here visiting!
Check their website for tickets and events happening.
Written 24 November 2023
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mire16
Berlin, Germany5 contributions
Halloween Show and Spirits Cabinet 2023
Oct 2023 • Solo
The 2023 Halloween Show was okay: a charming hosts, a couple of magicians, a juggling artist. Nothing to write home about, though, especially since the only female in the programme was scantily dressed and danced around in an LED butterfly costume after appearing magic-assistant-like from another magician's trick, not performing any magic herself. In general, the entire evening might have benefited from a woman's perspective, but the Magic Circle did not seem to have left its patriarchal past in the past.

The bar sold reasonably priced cocktails that were light on alcohol and that you could not take into the theatre. This I actually found refreshing, but telling the audience that would have been nice, especially since the seats had not been allocated.

Before the performance or in the interval you could visit the museum - a room with famous magician's items and you even got a guide explaining three things to the assembled crowd.

The seance with a Victorian inspired Spirits' Cabinet was too clownish for my taste, but a nice nod to the Halloween occasion.

All in all, an evening to explore the famous magicians' headquarters and the weird fraternity feeling it projects, but a bit too expensive for a lack of wowing tricks or names.
Written 31 October 2023
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Marzipanynonymous
London207 contributions
A magical evening
Oct 2023 • Couples
The Halloween show was super spooky and great fun. The venue is so gorgeous, the people are so friendly - I always have a wonderful time.

Tonight a young magician with a Halloweeny painted face did an amazing close-up trick with spiders just for me in the interval, which absolutely made my night.

Written 31 October 2023
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Magic_Circle_London
Thanks for coming and we can't wait to see you again !
Written 3 November 2023
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Paul W
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Fun and entertaining night! Magical!
Oct 2023 • Friends
Went to the close up magic show and it was a brilliant night out with friends. Such a charming and interesting place, and the magicians were brilliant! Can’t wait to go again.
Written 21 October 2023
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Magic_Circle_London
Thanks for coming and we can't wait for you to come again either !
Written 23 October 2023
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marky1124
Weybridge, UK16 contributions
Wonderfully skillful close-up magic tricks
Oct 2023 • Couples
We went to a close-up magic evening. It's a very intimate space. Just a few dozen audience members, and four separate magicians performing close-up magic just beyond arms reach. Each magician was really engaging and brought their own style and skill to the show. It's such a lovely atmosphere, the magicians clearly love performing as they stay in the bar after the main show, ready to chat and continue to show even more tricks to those that are interested. I highly recommend it.
Written 15 October 2023
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Magic_Circle_London
Thanks for coming and for highly recommending it. Hope to see you soon!
Written 23 October 2023
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Bluebellplasnewydd
Cardiff, UK1,931 contributions
Unique and magical
Sep 2023 • Friends
This is the inner sanctity for magicians but it is in a rather non-descript building behind Euston Station. There is an amazing circular staircase and museum. The latter contains information and exhibits from well known historical magicians. There is also a small bar but strangely the rooms we saw were devoid of windows. The highlight was an intimate show performed by 4 separate and single magicians and this was exceptional with audience involvement. Overall somewhere to visit if you are able.
Written 11 October 2023
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Beth Norris
2 contributions
A great night out with family
Sep 2023 • Family
We had a lovely night here, very engaging and so much fun. Magicians are very lovely and eager to answer questions.
Written 15 September 2023
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Magic_Circle_London
Thanks for coming and the 5* review. Come again soon !
Written 23 October 2023
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Marco M
3 contributions
Awesome magic night
Sep 2023 • Solo
Brilliant close up evening with 4 Amazing magicians. I do not Remember last time I laughed so much. Thanks a lot. 100% I'll be back
Written 2 September 2023
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Magic_Circle_London
Thanks for coming! Please come again soon!
Written 23 October 2023
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claire m
Knaphill, UK20 contributions
Family Slot Monday's 11am
Aug 2023 • Family
Attended with our 9yo & 17yo during a short break in London.
It was 2 hours worth of engaged entertainment for all 4 of us. There were 3 segments with the group of around 50 split into 3 smaller groups, so you could always see what was going on and have a more intimate experience in each area by turn.
It say's suitable for 8+ and it really is ideal for older kids. We all loved it!
Written 21 August 2023
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Magic_Circle_London
Thanks for coming to our family event and your great review. We are delighted you 'all loved it' !
Written 23 October 2023
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