Australia, under white settlement since 1788, is a relatively young nation. Even so, there are many intriguing tales of magicians and their adventures, dating from the early 1800s until today. Check back for occasional updates to this work in progress.

Update Log - New update at July 2010

William Fraser, the Convict Conjurer Not Australia's first performer, but probably the first mention of a conjurer in this country.

Monsieur Du Pree, The Wizard Of The South The search for the first recorded magician to perform in Australia.

Powell Courtier, Necromancer and Fire King From convict to magician; the story of one man's struggle.

Maurice Rooklyn, The Human Target The magician who survived performing the Bullet Catch.

The Mystery of William Davenport William Davenport, of the famous Davenport Brothers pseudo-medium act, died in Australia. His gravestone is in Sydney; but is there a second monument to his name?