"When it comes to scams, this man is not to be trusted!
Don't let Nicholas J. Johnson's boyish looks fool you, this master magicians is also a master con man!
- Today Tonight
“He’s studied under the world’s most feared hustlers and scammers...and now he’s ready to show you the tricks of the trade!”
-Triple J

"Nicholas J. Johnson is not a good man to play cards against! The first time Nick visited our studio... Nick "read" [presenter] David's mind to reveal he was thinking of a red square.
As if that wasn't enough, Nick then pulled out the paper from that day and showed David an article in the public notices section: David Kilby will think of a red square today.
Keep your wallets close, he’s a pick pocket too."
- Jolene Laverty (ABC Radio 666)
"Many thanks for the wonderful show last night, nothing but compliments and 'how did he do that?'. Many thanks for making the event so good. I won't mention the nail trick!"
- Mary Jordan (ACLA)
"Nicholas J. Johnson is the man to talk to about scam!"
- Kathy Bedford (ABC Radio Victoria)

Nicholas J. Johnson is an entertainer with a difference. He combines the skills of a con artist, pickpocket, magician, comedian and sideshow entertainer in one incredible act. As Australia's Honest Con Man, Nicholas will steal your watch, cheat you with just a deck of cards, talk you out of your wallet and keep you laughing the whole time!
But don't worry, Nicholas J. Johnson is Australia's Honest Con Man. He is a genuine fraud and a trustworthy swindler. Not only does he admit he is a con artist, he'll let your guests in on the swindle and even let them beat him at his own game! Nicholas’ clients have included some of Australia’s largest companies and events:
- St George Bank
- Telstra
- Toyota
- Microsoft
- Lend Lease
- AMP
- Royal Canberra Show
- Optus
- Rotary
- Federal Government
- American Express
- AGL
- Adobe
- Coca Cola
- Rydges Hotel
- RSPCA
- Australian Science Week
- Pioneer
- Sydney 2000
- Canberra Easter Show
- National Folk Festival
- National Australia Bank
- Sony
- Lyons Clubs
Nicholas has four incredible acts that will have your guests laughing, cheering and remembering your event for years to come!
The Stage Show
'Would you lend this guy $50?'
Have your audience laughing on the edge of their seats with 5 to 45 minutes of magic stunts, magic, scams and deceptions. The scam show combines stand comedy and audience interaction with classic scams brought to life. Audience members will be talked out of their wallets by this fast talking master of the scam and the biggest secrets of con artists will be revealed.
The perfect centrepiece to an event, a great way to celebrate and to make your guests feel like the stars of the show!
Mix and Mi