Woman who tricked her way into mens-only Magic Circle to rejoin it is the kind of magic headline you need today—in 1991, Sophie Lloyd posed as a man to bypass the club’s strict rules, but revealed the stunt on the same night female magicians were finally admitted. Britain's most exclusive conjurer clique got schooled in illusion.

Decades after her expulsion, Sophie Lloyd's audacious act has been vindicated. In 2025, the Magic Circle reinstated her membership, acknowledging her trailblazing spirit. Now in her 60s and residing in Spain, Lloyd reflects on the club's transformation, noting its shift from formal attire to a more relaxed, inclusive atmosphere.