Magic Circle
Britishnoun
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the British association of magicians, traditionally forbidden to reveal any of the secrets of their art
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(not capitals) a group of influential people involved in a conspiracy
Example Sentences
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The Magic Circle, touted as the most famous magic society in the world, confirmed Berglas died in London on Friday night.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2023
Nearly twenty AmLaw 100 firms had offices in Russia at the time of the invasion, as did four UK Magic Circle firms.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2022
Before studying philosophy at Reading University, she worked as a magician's assistant for a member of the Portsmouth and District Magic Circle, Will Ayling, author of The Art of Illusion and Oriental Conjuring and Magic.
From BBC • May 1, 2019
Ravel’s marvelous opera of childhood fantasy — with characters such as China Cup, Dragon Fly, Louis XV Chair and Screech Owl — will be semi-staged by Robert Neu with the Magic Circle Mime Company.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2019
"Am I to have the Magic Circle drawn around me, too?" asked Cap'n Bill.
From The Sea Fairies by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)
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