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The Magic Circle has readmitted a female magician expelled for tricking her way into the previously all-male institution by disguising herself as a man.
“We’re proud to welcome back magician Sophie Lloyd to The Magic Circle,” said the London-based magic society in an Instagram post Thursday.
“Over 30 years ago, Sophie took extraordinary steps to pursue her passion — disguising herself as ‘Raymond Lloyd’ to join our then all-male society,” reads the post.
“Though she passed her exam and earned her place, she was expelled when her true identity was revealed – on the very day we finally voted to admit women. Today, we…
