The Magic Circle moved into its new permanent Headquarters at 12 Stephenson Way, London NW1, conveniently situated just two minutes from Euston Station. The 7,000 square foot building, called The Centre for the Magic Arts, was designed and refurbished at a cost of £2.1 million, and has widely been acclaimed as the finest magic headquarters in the world.
It includes a Clubroom and The Devant Room with showcases displaying unique apparatus of the past. More priceless treasures, memorabilia and magical posters are in a further museum on the lower ground floor. This heritage area also houses the lending and reference libraries with the largest collection of magic books in Europe. The antiquarian library includes the first book on conjuring in the English language, Scott's "Discoverie of Witchcraft". Members may borrow books from the lending library and there is also a video room to view performances of magicians past and present.
At the top of the building, reached by lift or the spectacular helical staircase, is the fully equipped theatre, where magic shows of all kinds are presented. It has comfortable raked seating for 162 with excellent sound and lighting as well as artistes' dressing rooms.
The Magic Circle headquarters has become the focal point for magic and magicians in the United Kingdom and is open for members each Monday (except Public Holidays) when an organised show, lecture or other event is presented. Refreshments are available and the libraries and museum are open. EventsAuction sales of apparatus and books are held from time to time, and each year a Dealers' Day is held in London when members can see the latest developments in magic. Those interested in rare apparatus, books, magical ephemera and the history of magic will want to attend Collectors' Day, which is held annually at headquarters.
Every year The Magic Circle stages different competitions. The Stage Magician Of The Year, for instance, encourages platform, cabaret and stage performers, whilst The Young Magician of the Year has produced many professional magicians who are today performing successfully throughout the world. The Young Magicians Club, run by a team from The Magic Circle, is for youngsters of 10 up to 18 years who are interested in magic.
An informal Supper is held each Spring, and in the Autumn a prestigious Awards Banquet is staged at a London Hotel. Members may invite guests to both these functions as well as to magic shows that are presented at headquarters from time to time. The Magic Circle is also open to visitors for regular special evenings called Meet The Magic Circle, with close-up magic, a talk on the history of mystery and stage performances. Refreshments are included in these unique and entertaining evenings, to which groups (up to 120) or individuals can be invited. Details of the latest Public Events | 
Stairway to Magic
The Devant Room 
Meet The Magic Circle
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