im honestly shaking as i type this because the council finally agreed to reinstate fay. shes back where she belongs and i cant thank you enough for sticking by her during this whole mess. we did it.
December 21, 2019
Final supporters
Fay Presto MIMC has been a long-standing and devoted member of The Magic Circle and Council member for decades. Her performing credentials are internationally renowned and her contribution to the magic arts and community have inspired countless magicians.
On 29 July 2019, Fay was banned from the HQ by The Magic Circle Foundation for an outburst. Fay promptly and publicly apologised to all parties involved at the time.
On 6 September 2019, an independent Disciplinary Panel, set up exactly for this kind of situation by vote of the membership in 2018, recommended an appropriate sanction to Council. The sanction included an official letter of censure including a final warning, and a letter of apology. This recommendation was ignored by the Council.
The Council instead gave a one year ban!!
On an appeal based on the lack of impartiality of Council, the Council upheld their decision, bringing up a disciplinary letter from 12 years ago, and once again ignoring the recommendation of the independent Disciplinary Panel, who should have had all necessary information on which to form their recommendation.
The Council of The Magic Circle should have accepted the recommendation of the Disciplinary Panel. Their subsequent decision draws on bias and makes no attempt to introduce impartiality to the process.
Fay has performed to Royalty, celebrities and thousands others in her life, making what she say's making people happier in the process!
We, the undersigned members of the public, believe that the sanction imposed by the Council for events in July 2019 should not go beyond the independent Disciplinary Panel’s recommendation.
We call on the Council of The Magic Circle to:
- accept the independent Disciplinary Panel’s recommendation on the sanction of Fay Presto
and
- to reverse the one year ban given against the panel’s recommendation.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 23, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
October 22, 2019
161 Comments
Has the magic circle considered why Fay felt it necessary to have an outburst, there was obviously a reason for it. She apologised, so why set up an independent panel, then ignore their recommendations? Bringing up a 12 year old letter, looks like a witch hunt to me.
Fay is one of the most generous magicians I know. All the way over at The Magic Castle, if Fay's name comes up, anyone who has met her has a story of Fay helping them out. Magic needs more people like Fay!
Better a passionate leader who will get fired up and occasionally speak out of turn than someone along for the ride! People make mistakes she has apologised- move on! (Owner of an entertainment company and Chairperson of Village Gala Committee)
A year ban seems a bit much for a moment of grievance, followed by apology. If the problem were endemic, that would be another thing. I am disappointed in the Magic Circle's unequal treatment of women magicians. Girls get mad too. We are none of us perfect.
I believe Fay Presto should be reinstated as I have seen her work at close quarters and seen the magical look on children’s faces when the “magic” happens.... this has lead several young people I know to explore magic in more detail - Fay Presto is therefore a superb ambassador to magic
Fay is a wonderful magician, an exceptional friend and an asset to The Magic Circle and the magic fraternity in general.
The finest magician to grace London’s halls.
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im honestly shaking as i type this because the council finally agreed to reinstate fay. shes back where she belongs and i cant thank you enough for sticking by her during this whole mess. we did it.
December 21, 2019
Final supporters
Fay Presto MIMC has been a long-standing and devoted member of The Magic Circle and Council member for decades. Her performing credentials are internationally renowned and her contribution to the magic arts and community have inspired countless magicians.
On 29 July 2019, Fay was banned from the HQ by The Magic Circle Foundation for an outburst. Fay promptly and publicly apologised to all parties involved at the time.
On 6 September 2019, an independent Disciplinary Panel, set up exactly for this kind of situation by vote of the membership in 2018, recommended an appropriate sanction to Council. The sanction included an official letter of censure including a final warning, and a letter of apology. This recommendation was ignored by the Council.
The Council instead gave a one year ban!!
On an appeal based on the lack of impartiality of Council, the Council upheld their decision, bringing up a disciplinary letter from 12 years ago, and once again ignoring the recommendation of the independent Disciplinary Panel, who should have had all necessary information on which to form their recommendation.
The Council of The Magic Circle should have accepted the recommendation of the Disciplinary Panel. Their subsequent decision draws on bias and makes no attempt to introduce impartiality to the process.
Fay has performed to Royalty, celebrities and thousands others in her life, making what she say's making people happier in the process!
We, the undersigned members of the public, believe that the sanction imposed by the Council for events in July 2019 should not go beyond the independent Disciplinary Panel’s recommendation.
We call on the Council of The Magic Circle to:
- accept the independent Disciplinary Panel’s recommendation on the sanction of Fay Presto
and
- to reverse the one year ban given against the panel’s recommendation.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 23, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
October 22, 2019
161 Comments
The Council should urgently reconsider its allegedly unlawful actions. The Statute of Limitations in the UK is seven years so is the Magic Circle Council dragging up a disciplinary letter 12 years old. Fay Prestos' Human Rights Art 8 and Art 10 are being compromised.
Has the magic circle considered why Fay felt it necessary to have an outburst, there was obviously a reason for it. She apologised, so why set up an independent panel, then ignore their recommendations? Bringing up a 12 year old letter, looks like a witch hunt to me.
Fay is one of the most generous magicians I know. All the way over at The Magic Castle, if Fay's name comes up, anyone who has met her has a story of Fay helping them out. Magic needs more people like Fay!
Better a passionate leader who will get fired up and occasionally speak out of turn than someone along for the ride! People make mistakes she has apologised- move on! (Owner of an entertainment company and Chairperson of Village Gala Committee)
A year ban seems a bit much for a moment of grievance, followed by apology. If the problem were endemic, that would be another thing. I am disappointed in the Magic Circle's unequal treatment of women magicians. Girls get mad too. We are none of us perfect.
I believe Fay Presto should be reinstated as I have seen her work at close quarters and seen the magical look on children’s faces when the “magic” happens.... this has lead several young people I know to explore magic in more detail - Fay Presto is therefore a superb ambassador to magic
Fay is a wonderful magician, an exceptional friend and an asset to The Magic Circle and the magic fraternity in general.
The finest magician to grace London’s halls.
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The Council should urgently reconsider its allegedly unlawful actions. The Statute of Limitations in the UK is seven years so is the Magic Circle Council dragging up a disciplinary letter 12 years old. Fay Prestos' Human Rights Art 8 and Art 10 are being compromised.