Overview

• Sophie Lloyd, disguised as 'Raymond Lloyd,' became the first woman to pass the Magic Circle's male-only membership exam in 1991.
• Her membership was revoked the same day women were officially admitted, following her revelation of the deception.
• The Magic Circle issued a formal apology and reinstated Lloyd at a special ceremony in London, recognizing her activism for gender equality in magic.
• Jenny Winstanley, Lloyd's mentor and co-architect of the stunt, is being posthumously honored for her contributions to the cause and the art of magic.
• Laura London, the Magic Circle's first female chair, spearheaded the effort to locate Lloyd and correct the society's past discrimination.