Sophie Lloyd
Sophie Lloyd is a pioneering magician who famously disguised herself as a man named Raymond Lloyd in the early 1990s to gain entry into the Magic Circle, an elite society that initially excluded women. After being expelled upon revealing her deception, she spent years performing magic before retiring to Spain, where she engaged in animal rescue. Recently, the Magic Circle recognized her contributions and legacy by granting her membership once again.
Born on Mar 18, 1966 (59 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Sophie Lloyd and her electric guitar ripped it up before kick-off.
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Bolivia:
Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to gain entry into the Magic Circle, which had previously barred women from membership.
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Uruguay:
Sophie Lloyd worked as Jenny Winstanley's assistant and later disguised herself to gain entry into the Magic Circle.
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United Kingdom:
Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to fool examiners into letting her join the elite society in 1991.
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