The Magic Circle (organisation) The Magic Circle (organisation) The Magic Circle is a British organisation, dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of magic. Applicants must qualify for membership, either through a performance exam or by a written thesis on a branch of magic, after which they will be designated Member of the Magic Circle (M.M.C.) Further distinctions may earn them the title Associate of the Inner Magic Circle (A.I.M.C.), and Member of The Inner Magic Circle (M.I.M.C) a select group limited to 300 members. The Circle was founded in 1905, and was male-only until 1991. There is a junior branch, the Young Magicians
Which? trading businesses, for instance subscriptions to "Which?" magazine, which are donated to the campaigning part of the organisation to fund advocacy activity and inform the public about consumer issues. "Which?" magazine maintains its independence by not accepting advertising, and the organisation receives no government funding. The Consumers' Association is the largest consumer organisation in the UK, with over 573,000 subscribers to its magazine. Until 2006, the association used prize draws similar to those of "Reader's Digest" to attract subscribers, but following criticism they were discontinued. The Association now attracts subscribers to its publications with free mini-guides and trial offers. The