Search for performer who deceived Magic Circle by posing as a man and was expelled.

In 1991, Sophie Lloyd found herself in a bit of a pickle when she was expelled from the prestigious Magic Circle for what they called "deliberate deception." It all started when she decided to apply for membership under the guise of a man, going by the name Raymond. The reason behind her cunning plan? Well, women were not allowed to join the society at the time, and Sophie thought this would be her chance to finally be a part of the gang.

However, things didn't go as smoothly as she had hoped. When the Magic Circle officially voted to allow women to join, Sophie came clean about her true identity, thinking that they would appreciate her clever ruse. But instead, she was met with disapproval and was swiftly expelled for "masquerading as a male." It seemed that the society didn't take too kindly to being tricked themselves.

Fast forward to present day, and the first female chair of the Magic Circle, Laura London, is determined to make things right. She's been on the hunt for Sophie, hoping to extend an olive branch and apologize for past wrongs. But much to her dismay, Sophie seems to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace of her whereabouts.

London believes that sitting down with Sophie and hearing her side of the story would be a wonderful opportunity for the society. Not only that, but she also hopes to invite her back into the group, which she believes would be the ultimate act of redemption. Sophie's story is so daring that it could even be turned into a film, and there have been talks about making one.

During the time of her deception, Sophie was an actor and was coached by fellow magician Jenny Winstanley on which tricks to perform for her entrance exam. She even went out for a drink with one of the judges afterwards without him suspecting a thing. Sadly, Winstanley passed away in 2004, and there are no clues as to where Sophie might be now.

It's been speculated that Sophie's real name may have been Sue, and that "Sophie Lloyd" was just a stage name. After her expulsion, she continued to perform magic in a stage show about bullying, but her public profile eventually dwindled. London hopes that the society's actions didn't affect Sophie's career in the entertainment industry.

Marvin Berglas, the president of the Magic Circle, has since admitted that it was a mistake to eject Sophie from the society. He expressed his hope of finding her and welcoming her back into the fold. It's clear that the Magic Circle deeply regrets their past actions and is eager to make amends with Sophie.

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