About The Magic Circle

​​​​The Magic Circle is a private members-only magic society based in London. It was founded in 1905 and is regarded as one of the most prestigious magic societies in the world. I love the magic community and the Magic Circle in particualar.

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How The Ranks Work

When you first join, you are MMC which stands for 'Member of the Magic Circle'.

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If you get promoted, because of the quality of your work or your contribution to magic, you become an AIMC: 'Associate of the Inner Magic Circle'. 

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Later on, if the Preident deems you worthy of further promotion (and only the President can decide this), you become MIMC: 'Member of the Inner Magic Circle'. This is the highest rank of all.

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You can become MIMC even if you aren't necessarily a great performer. For example, you could be promoted for your services to magic. To be made 'MIMC with gold star' indicates that you are considered a very good performer.

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I am pleased and proud to be MIMC with gold star,  

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Joining The Magic Circle

People often ask me how you become a member of The Magic Circle. There are various ways but I'll describe the most typical path.

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First, you apply to join, proposed and seconded by two existing members. Then you have a short interview to assess your current magical knowledge.

 

If your application is accepted, you become an 'Apprentice' of the Magic Circle. You then have a year in which to  take what's called your 'exam' or audition. This involves performing a short magic act (8-12 minutes) during a Monday club night, in front of three judges and a room full of current members. Some people find this rather scary and intimidating! If you pass your 'exam', you're in! If not, you can try again after a period of time.​