Magic Circle Tour London: 120-year-old magicians' headquarters

Walk through corridors of magical history and watch illusions performed live

The Magic Circle Tour is an 80-minute guided tour of London's 120-year-old magicians' headquarters near Euston Station, where you explore the museum, see the helical staircase, and watch live magic performed by the guide. Children from age 4 are welcome. The building is wheelchair accessible with lift access to all floors.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of The Magic Circle

• Enter The Magic Circle headquarters
• Explore the Devant Room
• Visit the atmospheric Clubroom
• Tour the magical artifacts museum
• See the iconic helical staircase
• Enjoy surprises and magic demonstrations

The experience

The Magic Circle sits behind a discreet door on a side street near Euston Station, and stepping through it means entering a space most people never see. Your guide leads you through the Devant Room and the Clubroom (where magicians have gathered for over a century to share their craft), and into the museum filled with magical artifacts and memorabilia collected across decades. The tour runs about 80 minutes, moving at a pace that lets you absorb the stories behind the objects and the history embedded in the walls.

The helical staircase is a standout moment: an architectural feature that photographs beautifully and serves as a reminder that even the building itself is designed with an eye for wonder. Along the way, your guide performs live magic (real illusions, not explanations of how they work), so you get to experience the craft firsthand rather than just read about it. The surprises are built into the tour. What you witness depends on the day and the guide, which is part of what makes it feel like access rather than a standard museum visit.

The building is wheelchair accessible with lift access to all floors, and infants can come in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are nearby if you're coming from elsewhere in London, and the tour suits all fitness levels. There's no climbing required beyond what the lift handles for you.

What’s included

• 80-minute guided tour through the headquarters.
• access to the museum with magical artifacts and memorabilia.
• the helical staircase.
• live magic demonstrations.
• lift access to all floors for wheelchair users.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 11:00, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Infant (4 to 6 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Magic Circle Theatre

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady pace through corridors and rooms with no strenuous walking, so it works for families with young children, older visitors, and anyone in a wheelchair or using a mobility aid. If you want to experience the Magic Circle without needing to arrange your own transport or navigate the building solo, the guide handles both the route and the surprises.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (4 to 6 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the Magic Circle tour and what's included in it?

The tour runs 80 minutes and includes access to the headquarters, the museum with magical artifacts, the helical staircase, and live magic demonstrations performed by your guide.

What is the Devant Room and why does the guide take you there?

The Devant Room is one of the main spaces inside the Magic Circle headquarters where the tour takes place. It's part of the route through the building where your guide shares stories about the society's history and famous illusionists.

Is the Magic Circle building accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the building is wheelchair accessible with lift access to all floors, so you can reach every part of the tour without stairs.

Where exactly is the Magic Circle located in London?

The Magic Circle headquarters is on a side street near Euston Station. It's a discreet location, but public transportation options are available nearby to get you there.

Will I see real magic performed, or just learn how tricks work?

You'll watch live magic demonstrations performed by your guide during the tour: real illusions, not explanations. What you see varies depending on the day and the guide leading the tour.