The stamps depict optical illusions: Courtesy of Royal Mail

The set of five stamps displays optical illusions that include a jumping rabbit and disappearing dots.

The Magic Circle, a society of magicians, was founded in 1905 by 23 professionals and amateurs in London.

Julietta Edgar, head of Royal Mail's Special Stamps, said the set are a world record for the first society of magicians to be recognised on a stamp.

The first-class stamp depicts a blank coin, which reveals a "heads" or "tails" when a coating of varnish is rubbed off.

A rabbit on the 40p stamp appears to jump into a hat once it is brought closer to the face.

Rubbing a spotted scarf on the 47p stamp makes the spots disappear, while staring at a dot in the middle of a heart on the 68p stamp for 30 seconds, and then looking at a blank wall, is designed to make you see a heart.

On the �1.12 stamp, rubbing a fez reveals a hidden object.

Ms Edgar said: "The art of magic is as popular today as it was when the Magic Circle was formed in 1905.

"We're delighted that the UK's postmen and women will be delivering a bit of magic to 27 million households across the UK.