City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Magic Circle

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

1. The Magic Circle Marker

Inscription.
The Magic Circle was founded on this site at Pinoli's Restaurant by twenty-three magicians on July 1st 1905

Erected by British Plaque Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1905.

Location. 51° 30.66′ N, 0° 7.917′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Wardour Street and Lisle Street, on the right when traveling south on Wardour Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Wardour Street, City of Westminster, England W1D 6QG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pizza Express (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Former Wardour Street Clubs (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Marx (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Strauss I (within shouting distance of this marker); “Swiss Court” (within shouting distance of this marker); Glockenspiel (within shouting distance of this marker); Mont Blanc Restaurant (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edmund Burke (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . About the Magic Circle (The Magic Circle). Excerpt:

We have over 1,700 members worldwide including many top magicians, like David Copperfield, Dynamo, Jamie Raven, Fay Presto, Richard Jones, Debbie McGee and Magical Bones. Our famous names extend beyond the top professionals to include King Charles III, Stephen Fry, Nigel Mansell – and Sooty. Our members come from all walks of life – all brought together by a passion for magic.

Founded in 1905, the purpose of The Magic Circle is to promote and advance the art of magic.

Magicians have to prove their skill to gain entry and give their word to abide by our Latin motto (Indocilis privata loqui)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

2. The Magic Circle Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the blue building, just below the line óf lanterns.
which translates as “not apt to disclose secrets”.

(Submitted on February 27, 2026.)

Additional keywords. Blue Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.