Machine Description

Magic Circle was an electro-mechanical pinball machine released by Bally Manufacturing during the late 1960s, a period when the company was establishing itself as one of the dominant forces in pinball manufacturing. The machine exemplified the artistic and mechanical innovation of the pre-solid-state era, featuring elaborate circus and mystical imagery that was popular during this period.

The playfield design likely incorporated traditional electro-mechanical features such as pop bumpers, kick-out holes, and spinning targets, which were standard components of the era. The theme combined magical and circus elements, a popular motif in pinball during the 1960s when fantasy and entertainment themes resonated strongly with arcade audiences.

While specific production numbers are not readily available, machines from this era typically saw production runs between 1,000 and 4,000 units. The Magic Circle would have been manufactured during a pivotal time in pinball history, just before the industry's transition to solid-state electronics, making it one of the later examples of pure electro-mechanical engineering in pinball design.