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 started a search for Ms Lloyd last year.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025
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
Peter and the Wolf Pacific Symphony is joined by Magic Circle Mime Company for a kid-friendly take on Prokofiev’s musical fable.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2020
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
"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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