1 Info & Terms
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3 Payment
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Membership

Apply to Join The Magic Circle

Founded in 1905, The Magic Circle is the world's premier magic society with over 1,700 members worldwide.

To join, you'll demonstrate your magical ability in an examination. You'll also need a proposer and seconder who are existing members — though this can be waived.

1
Apply & pay joining fee — £100.00
2
Interview — a friendly chat about your interest in magic
3
Examination — perform a short magic routine
4
Welcome! — join the community

Annual Membership Fees

Town
£200.00
Within 40 miles of HQ
Country
£150.00
Rest of UK
Overseas
£150.00
Outside the UK
Under 28s
£135.00
Student rate
Plus joining fee of £100.00 · Under 28s: £100.00 joining fee · Overseas: optional postal Circular +£15.00/year, membership fees will be calculated on the next step.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting this application, I confirm that I have a genuine interest in the art of magic.

I understand that the joining fee is non-refundable. Membership is subject to satisfactory completion of an interview and examination.

I agree to abide by the rules of The Magic Circle, including the motto "Indocilis Privata Loqui".

I consent to my photograph being used for identification purposes.

Criminal Convictions and Safeguarding Declaration

The Magic Circle is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all members, visitors, children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core responsibility of the Society.

1. Unspent Convictions
As part of your application, you are required to disclose any unspent criminal convictions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
(An unspent conviction is one that is still within its rehabilitation period.)


2. Serious Offences (Spent or Unspent)
In addition, if you have ever been convicted of a serious offence relating to violence, sexual misconduct, safeguarding, terrorism, or any offence resulting in a custodial sentence of four years or more, you must declare this whether the conviction is spent or unspent.

Relevant offences include, but are not limited to:
• Murder
• Rape or serious sexual offences
• Kidnap
• Offences resulting in inclusion on the Sex Offenders Register
• Terrorism-related offences
• Other offences involving safeguarding or public protection
These examples are not exhaustive.

3. Pending Charges or Investigations


You must also declare any current or pending criminal investigations, charges, or safeguarding concerns that may be relevant to the Society’s safeguarding responsibilities.

4. How your information will be used
Disclosure of a conviction does not automatically prevent membership. Each case will be considered individually, taking into account the nature of the offence, the time elapsed, evidence of rehabilitation, and the safeguarding responsibilities of the Society.

All information will be handled in strict confidence and processed in accordance with UK data protection legislation. Disclosures will be reviewed by the Society’s Safeguarding Lead and the Membership Committee.


Failure to disclose relevant information may result in refusal of membership or termination of membership if discovered at a later date.

If you are unsure whether a conviction or matter should be declared, you are strongly encouraged to disclose it in confidence to the Society’s Safeguarding Lead or designated officer before submitting your application.

If you have any queries regarding this matter, please contact us via secretary@themagiccircle.co.uk

Declaration

I confirm that I have read and understood the above statement and that I have fully disclosed all relevant convictions, investigations, or safeguarding matters as required.

I understand that my annual subscription must be paid before my membership is fully activated.