Dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of magic. Founded at Pinoli's Restaurant in Wardour Street by twenty-three magicians on July 1st 1905.
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Magic Circle
The Magic Circle was founded on this site at Pinoli's Restaurant by twenty-th...
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