Richard Webster was born and raised in New Zealand. He has been interested in the psychic world since he was nine years old. Richard Webster's books have been translated into thirty-one languages and have sold more than eleven million copies around the world.
Richard is described as "one of the most successful writers in the country. New Idea Magazine wrote wrote that Richard is New Zealand's most successful author.
The magicians of New Zealand presented Richard with the Grand Master of Magic award in 2013. In 2014, Stevens Magic Emporium presented Richard with the Annemann Award in recognition of his contributions to the art of Mentalism. Cost to attend $5.00 Tea Coffee Biscuits provided and interesting conversation.