Heritage Festival 2025 - Wizard Oil & Wonders: The Peculiar Legacy of

Next date: Saturday, 10 May 2025 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Enjoy an amazing live show featuring history, music and illusion! Frank Weston, the self-proclaimed Doctor, was an American showman who captivated audiences across Australia and New Zealand from the 1860s to the 1880s. His travelling show included jokes, songs, and stories, as well as advertisements for his 'miracle' cures including ‘Wizard Oil’ and ‘Magic Pills’.

Now, you can join historian Dr David Waldron and magician Dr Jo Clyne as they recreate Weston’s original show, featuring live music from local band Drongo and The Crow.

Saturday 10 May, 1pm to 3pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub

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This event is part of our Heritage Festival 2025. It will run from Saturday 3 May to Saturday 17 May 2025, alongside the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival.

Melton City Libraries' annual Heritage Festival is a celebration of all things historical in the City of Melton. Over two action-packed weeks, we'll bring you an exciting line-up of events and programs for all ages. Explore creative workshops, author talks, exhibitions, family-friendly activities and more! 

The theme for this years’ Heritage Festival is unearthed – revealing the past, and bringing to light some of our City’s lesser-known stories. We are so excited to share them with you.

Visit the Heritage Festival 2025 webpage for a full list of events.

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Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton, 3337, View Map