The Modern Mystic League was founded in 1914, the first meeting being on February 12th 1914, at 54 Galligreaves Street, Blackburn (Home of Mr. Thomas Jennings).

The invitation to form a Society of Magicians in Blackburn was from Mr. John. J. Wareing.

Founder members of the Modern Mystic League

John J. Wareing
(Founder and first President of the League)

W. Beaver
W. Bamber
Thomas Livesey
R. Denham
Thomas Jennings
James Dobson
Myron Carruthers
J. Stanworth

Albert Chambers was the next member to be elected, on 5th May 1914.

To date there have been approximately 230 members of the Modern Mystic League.