An electromagnetic clutch 1 is disclosed having a magnetic flux loop 31 formed, in magnetic flux loop forming members 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 involving an electromagnet 5 and an armature 13, by the electromagnet 5 to allow the armature 13 to be operatively shifted to couple and uncouple a clutch 11, and a proximate member, close proximate to the members 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, includes magnetic flux leakage minimizing sections 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 that minimize magnetic fluxes leaked from the armature 13 to the proximate member.