The Wordsmith
The Wordsmith
I'm Adam Axford. Part Poet. Part Trickster.
You'll find me at events -- weaving wonder & wordplay into world class performances that feel like real magic.
"Adam was AMAZING!
We are still buzzing"
"Adam was AMAZING!
We are still buzzing"
- QBE & the NSW Swifts
Adam is a master of his craft, wowing our employees by drawing people into his world of wordsmith magic as he roved around our buildings - GOOGLE
My youth was spent working on street markets across London, selling dodgy gear with my dad.
Together, we built a counterfeit DVD operation that made it to the headlines.
After some house-raids and a trial, dad went to jail. I knew I had to make a change.
Fusing a passion for tricks & words with my devious creativity, I developed my craft.
Busking led to private parties, then corporate events, colleges and conferences.
Now I share my wordsmith magic on stages around the world, inspiring people with my riddles, rhymes, and tricks of the mind.
From the market
to the mic
A brilliant mind-bending highlight! It had everyone talking afterwards. What really resonated was how Adam truly embraced our messaging into the show - Woolworths
Words are magic
Words are magic
By elevating our communication we can achieve impossible things.
Flexing some elite wordsmith skills, I weave psychological influence and wizard-like wordplay into mind expanding stunts.
A phenomenal talent & a pleasure to deal with, Adam raised the energy, wowing the delegates on & off the stage. Awestruck!
- Human Insight Conference
Trickster
Trickster
These aint cute card tricks - my magic hits different.
I mix misdirection, mentalism, and some London street-smarts into devious illusions and interactive experiments. It feels real and relatable --- thats why it hits hard.
Poet
Poet
Slick wordplay, razor-sharp rhymes and compelling storytelling are just part of my poetry game --- earning me a People's Choice Award in the 2025 Grand Slam Finals at the Sydney Opera House. Abracadabra.
Riddle & Rhyme
Riddle & Rhyme
I created a book of riddles. They make a feature in my keynotes, shows, and performances.
You can grab a copy here if you like that kinda stuff.
Making events AWESOME
Making events AWESOME
I pride myself on delivering elite work to great people.
If you have an audience in mind and want to chat, drop me a line --- I'd love to explore ideas with you.
As we speak, we create
Adam
