Richard Webster (New Zealand author)

Richard Webster (New Zealand author)
Richard Webster (born December 9, 1946) is an author, ghostwriter, mentalist, hypnotist and magician.
Biography
Richard Webster was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He was educated at King's School and King's College. As a child, he wrote and produced a weekly neighbourhood newspaper called The Waiochiel that he sold to his neighbours. He worked in publishing for several years before starting his career as a writer, entertainer, and speaker. He initially worked as a ghost writer, and wrote a small book on the subject. He is the author of 122 books, mainly on New Age topics. He has also written three novels.
His books have been translated into 29 languages: Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Bahasa Indonesia, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai and Turkish.
Rainbow News described him as "one of the most successful writers in the country". New Idea magazine wrote that Richard is "probably New Zealand's most successful author".
Webster has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs, including Hard Copy, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), KTLA-TV (Los Angeles), KSTW-TV (Seattle), and Mike and Maty (ABC). In 1996, he was one of the performers on The Great Kiwi Magic Show on TV3.
In 2000 the Richard Webster Popular Fiction Award was established, with the winner receiving a $5,000 prize and publication of their winning entry.
Webster is a past president of the New Zealand Society of Magicians. He received the prestigious Grand Master of Magic Award in February 2013.
Personal
Richard is married with three children and five grandchildren.
Bibliography
Nonfiction
Freedom to Read, 1972, HPP Press
Sun Sign Success, 1982, Brookfield Press
The Stars and Your Destiny, 1982, Brookfield Press
How to Read Tea Leaves, 1982, Brookfield Press
Discovering Numerology, 1983, Brookfield Press
How to Read Minds, 1986, Brookfield Press
Secrets of Ghostwriting, 1986, Martin Breese Limited
How to Develop Your Psychic Power, 1988, Martin Breese Limited
Good Luck from Beijing, 1990, Martin Breese International
Revealing Hands, 1994, Llewellyn Publications. Reprinted as The Complete Book of Palmistry, 2001
Omens, Oghams and Oracles, 1995, Llewellyn Publications
Talisman Magic, 1995, Llewellyn Publications, Reprinted as Numerology Magic, 1998
Dowsing for Beginners, 1996, Llewellyn Publications
Feng Shui for Beginners, 1997, Llewellyn Publications
Aura Reading for Beginners, 1998, Llewellyn Publications
Spirit Guides and Angel Guardians, 1998, Llewellyn Publications
Astral Travel for Beginners, 1998, Llewellyn Publications
Chinese Numerology, 1998, Llewellyn Publications
101 Feng Shui Tips for the Home, 1998, Llewellyn Publications
Feng Shui for the Workplace, 1998, Llewellyn Publications
Feng Shui for Apartment Living, 1998, Llewellyn Publications
Feng Shui in the Garden, 1999, Llewellyn Publications
Feng Shui for Love and Romance, 1999, Llewellyn Publications
Feng Shui for Success and Happiness, 1999, Llewellyn Publications
Palm Reading for Beginners, 2000, Llewellyn Publications
Writing as a Business, 2000, Brookfield Press
Practical Guide to Past-Life Memories, 2001, Llewellyn Publications
Soul Mates, 2001, Llewellyn Publications
Write Your Own Magic, 2001, Llewellyn Publications
Is Your Pet Psychic?, 2002, Llewellyn Publications
Pendulum Magic for Beginners, 2002, Llewellyn Publications
Playing Card Divination for Beginners, 2002, Llewellyn Publications
How to Write for the New Age Market, 2003, Llewellyn Publications
Amulets and Talismans for Beginners, 2004, Llewellyn Publications
Miracles, 2004, Llewellyn Publications
Candle Magic for Beginners, 2004, Llewellyn Publications
Communicating with the Archangel Michael for Guidance & Protection, 2004, Llewellyn Publications
Communicating with the Archangel Raphael for Healing & Creativity, 2005, Llewellyn Publications
Communicating with the Archangel Gabriel for Inspiration & Reconciliation, 2005, Llewellyn Publications
Communicating with the Archangel Uriel for Transformation & Tranquility, 2005, Llewellyn Publications
Creative Visualization for Beginners, 2005, Llewellyn Publications
Magical Symbols of Love & Romance, 2006, Llewellyn Publications
Color Magic for Beginners, 2006, Llewellyn Publications
Praying with Angels, 2007, Llewellyn Publications
Flower and Tree Magic, 2008, Llewellyn Publications
The Encyclopedia of Superstitions, 2008, Llewellyn Publications
Encyclopedia of Angels, 2009, Llewellyn Publications
Prayer for Beginners, 2009, Llewellyn Publications
Psychic Protection for Beginners, 2010, Llewellyn Publications
You Can Read Palms, 2010, Llewellyn Publications
The Complete Book of Auras, 2010, Llewellyn Publications
Spirit & Dream Animals, 2011, Llewellyn Publications
Geomancy for Beginners, 2011, Llewellyn Publications
Face Reading Quick & Easy, 2012, Llewellyn Publications
Living in Your Soul's Light, 2012, Llewellyn Publications
All About Self-Hypnosis, 2012, Llewellyn Publications
Body Language Quick & Easy, 2014, Llewellyn Publications
Oracle of the Angels, 2014, Llewellyn Publications
365 Ways To Attract Good Luck, 2014, Llewellyn Publications
Mind Reading Quick & Easy, 2015, Llewellyn Publications
Rituals For Beginners, 2016, Llewellyn Publications
Legacy : How to Write and Publish Your Life Story, 2016, Brookfield Press
Angels For Beginners, 2017, Llewellyn Publications
Llewellyn's Complete Book of Divination, 2017, Llewellyn Publications
Humour In Action : How To Have More Fun At Work, 2017, Brookfield Press
How To Use A Crystal : 50 Practical Rituals and Spiritual Activities for Inspiration and Wellbeing, 2018, Llewellyn Publications
Las Vegas Notes 2019, 2019, Brookfield Press
The Walkaround Mentalist's Toolbox, 2019, Brookfield Press
Scryer's Elite, 2019, Brookfield Press
Potential in the Palm of Your Hand, 2019, Llewellyn Publications
How To Use A Pendulum : 50 Practical Rituals and Spiritual Activities for Clarity and Guidance, 2020, Llewellyn Publications
The End : Scryer's Confidants, 2020, Brookfield Press
The Psychic Reader's Toolbox, 2020, Brookfield Press
The Secret to Attracting Luck, 2021, Llewellyn Publications
Scryer's Grey Book, 2021, Brookfield Press
Scryer's Secrets, 2022, Brookfield Press
Archangels: How to Invoke & Work with Angelic Messengers, 2022, Llewellyn Publications
Scryer's Eidolon, 2022, Brookfield Press
Guardian Angels : How To Contact And Work With Angelic Protectors, 2022, Llewellyn Publications
Scryer Goes Impromptu, 2023, Llewellyn Publications
Scryer's Soothsayers, 2023, Llewellyn Publications
Fiction
Seven Secrets to Success, 1997, Llewellyn Publications
Success Secrets, 2001, Llewellyn Publications
Enemy Within, 2002, Hazard Press
Magic and mentalism
Richard has written 56 books for magicians and mentalists, many cited as modern-day classics. He has also marketed several effects and produced CDs and DVDs of his techniques and effects. He has ghostwritten magic books for other performers, and he has written several magic books using different pen names. His magic effects have been published in many industry magazines including Abracadabra, Alakazam, Genii, The Linking Ring, Magicana, Magick, Magigram, Magic New Zealand, The Magic Circular, Mind Over Magic, New Invocation, Seance, Vanish and Vibrations.
Ghostwriting
Richard made his living as a ghostwriter for several years and has ghosted 30 books on a wide variety of subjects.
Richard Webster Popular Fiction Book Award
In 2000 Webster in conjunction with Hazard Press, established the annual Richard Webster Popular Fiction Award competition, which ran for five years. The winning author each year received $5,000, plus publication of their winning entry by Hazard Press.
Awards
The Dunninger Memorial Award for Distinguished Professionalism in the Performance of Mentalism. Presented by the Psychic Entertainers Association, June 9, 1990.
Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Scroll of Honour 1994.
Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Top Specialty Act 1997.
Dan Blackwood Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Art of Mentalism presented by the Psychic Entertainers Association, June 2007.
Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of a lifetime dedicated to excellence in writing magical literature. Presented by Magic New Zealand, December 2008.
Convention of Visionary Retailers Visionary Awards - Best Divination Book 2012 - Spirit and Dream Animals by Richard Webster, June 2012.
Grand Master of Magic Award presented by the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians and the magicians of New Zealand, February 2013.
The Annemann Award for Mentalism presented by Stevens Magic Emporium, Kansas, March 2014.
References
External links
Richard Webster - International Author
The Constant Author, New Zealand Herald 2005
Llewellyn Worldwide - Author Profile
Richard Webster : Grand Master of Magic Citation : Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Club
1946 births
Living people
New Zealand male novelists
People educated at King's College, Auckland
20th-century New Zealand novelists
21st-century New Zealand novelists
Mentalists
20th-century New Zealand male writers
21st-century New Zealand male writers