Cath Jamison – Knife & Razor

Biography

Australia’s leading female Magician & Mentalist, Cath Jamison is an acclaimed and prolific talent within the Australian entertainment industry, who’s spectacular, mind blowing and professional performances have earned her the title of a leader in her field.

Noted as one of Australia’s most bizarre and unusual women and  only female mentalist, Cath utilises her trademark sass, style and mind manipulation to captivate audiences until the very end. This wickedly hilarious entertainer offers a feminine approach to the world of intrigue, and is recognised worldwide for her astonishing skills in the fields of magic and mindreading.

An Internationally renowned entertainer, Jamison’s inexplicable shows have mystified streams of audiences; astounding the likes of Tim Burton, Dawn French & Melissa Etheridge amongst many others. Her incredible talents, combined with her signature style and charismatic demeanour has seen her become the recipient of multiple awards, including, Australian Rainbow Award, Australia’s Best Busker, the prestigious, Professional Stage Magician award at the International/ Australian Magic Convention.

While busy mastering her skills in magic, Cath became fascinated by the psychology of human behaviour, and began to closely observe the body language and behaviours of those around  her. It was here she commenced her studies in mentalism, and now possesses extensive knowledge in the fields of telepathy, telekinesis, clairvoyance, pre-cognition and mind control.

Cath is the most sought after female magician and mind-reader in Australia, working for corporate companies, major events and venues, including Coca Cola, Parliament House, Crown & Star City Casino, Sydney 2000 Olympics, The Famous Spiegeltent, Melbourne Arts Festival, National Gallery of Victoria’s Art after Dark, the Australian Tennis Open, State Theatre Sydney, Melbourne Concert Hall, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Athenaeum Theatre, The Australia Day Concert,  Sydney Mardis Gras, The Basement Sydney, Gangsters Ball Australian Tour, Guinness World Book of Records 50th Birthday, Australian Tennis Open, North Melbourne Football Gala, Jeep Polo Club Ball, the British Lions Rugby Pre-Game and was one of the magicians to help  break the Guinness Book of Records for the Worlds Longest Magic Show. Just to name a few.

Boasting an extraordinary breadth of knowledge in the fields of magic, mindreading and comedy, Cath received multiple grants; including the City of Melbourne Cultural Affairs Arts Grant for her show Secret Life of a Woman, and the City of Port Phillip Cultural Grant for Carnival of Rustic Dreams. Cath was written up in Deceptions Downunder – The history of Magic in Australia and was a special guest star in the internationally acclaimed show, Celebration of 100 Years of Magic in Australia and on leading Las Vegas magician, Chuck Jones World Festival of Magic Australian tour.

As a professionally trained actor, Cath’s versatility has led her into other areas of the entertainment industry where she was the guest act for international star Sophie B Hawkins, was the MC and Magician in The Horseman from Snowy River (Large equestrian production), in the cast of Australian Shakespeare Company’s Caribbean Pirates, and co-produced and performed in Dolls, Doves & a Diva with singing sensation, Katie Underwood.

Jamison’s own sell-out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Fringe,  and Midsumma Festival have included ; In 2 Minds , I Know What You’re Thinking  and Secret Life of a Woman