Woman Disguises Herself as Man, Outsmarts Magic Circle’s Boys’ Club—Then Outs Herself

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.
Sophie Lloyd donned a fake mustache to infiltrate Britain’s all-male Magic Circle, only to confess the ruse the very night women were finally allowed in. Sometimes reality’s greatest trick is outsmarting itself—magic, mischief, and a spectacular self-own all appear in this viral tale.






































