Magic Circle Seeks First Female Member Expelled for Deception
The Magic Circle is attempting to locate Sophie Lloyd, who disguised herself as a man to join the male-only society in 1991, to apologize and re-admit her.
- Sophie Lloyd, an actress, posed as a man named Raymond to join the Magic Circle, a male-only magic society, in 1990.
- After the society voted to admit women in 1991, Lloyd revealed her true identity and was expelled for 'deliberate deception.'
- The Magic Circle, now with over 80 female members, is actively searching for Lloyd to apologize and invite her back.
- Lloyd's real name might be Sue, and her whereabouts have been unknown since her expulsion over 30 years ago.
- Laura London, the first female chair of the Magic Circle, is leading efforts to find Lloyd and potentially document her story.