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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Tricksy, a caucasian trans woman with split-dye hair, green power suit and star necklace stands with her left hand on her hip and her right hand fanning playing cards. She is looking to the left with a concerned and unimpressed expression.
A blue and furry hand puppet with big round eyes.
Tricksy, a caucasian trans woman with split-dye hair and a pink jumpsuit, sits on stage talking to an audience with her hand directed at herself.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Assigned Magician at Birth

Melbourne’s favourite queer femme comedian puts on a magic show.

Join Tricksy on a journey through hilarious yet mind boggling stage illusions, quick-witted sketches, puppets and a shocking final act. She confronts the idea of deception, from its innocent use in stage illusions to its complicated association with identity, gender and masking. This show is a side-splitting, eye opening look into the world of magic, from Tricksy’s unique perspective. It’s about being yourself, even if that means being a f**king magician [top-hat, wand, femme facepalm emojis].

★★★★★ "Tricksy Collins is a Polymath" The Age

"It’s a deeply moving, fiercely funny, smart and generous hour that dismantles all expectations of magic and gender." We Are Locals Darwin

Presented by: Tricksy Collins

Tricksy Collins is a multi award-winning comedian, magician, mime, puppeteer and is 6”5 in heels. With over 14 years experience across stand-up, cabaret and festival stages, Tricksy is known for using her vast skillset to blend sharp political comedy with absurdism and fun. She's a member of Naarm's longest running impro troupe The Big HooHaa and an influential part of Melbourne’s Alternative-Comedy scene. She was recently called "a polymath" in a 5-star review from The Age and was Melbourne Fringe's 2020 Best Comedy Winner. She's currently performing her award winning show "Assigned Magician at Birth" at festivals across Australia and New Zealand.
Comedy • Magic
Victoria • SA Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: M
Target audience: High School (15-17)
Mental Health
Smoking
Coarse Language: Frequent, Mild

Please note

Themes of transphobia

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage

Presenter

Presented by: Tricksy Collins

Tricksy Collins is a multi award-winning comedian, magician, mime, puppeteer and is 6”5 in heels. With over 14 years experience across stand-up, cabaret and festival stages, Tricksy is known for using her vast skillset to blend sharp political comedy with absurdism and fun. She's a member of Naarm's longest running impro troupe The Big HooHaa and an influential part of Melbourne’s Alternative-Comedy scene. She was recently called "a polymath" in a 5-star review from The Age and was Melbourne Fringe's 2020 Best Comedy Winner. She's currently performing her award winning show "Assigned Magician at Birth" at festivals across Australia and New Zealand.