Summer Shorts: Curtains for the Magician

In the first of the Summer Shorts series, we step back to the day in 1974 that underworld serial killer Stewart John Regan, known as ‘The Magician’ for his trick of making people disappear, met his own bloody fate on a Sydney street.To support Forgotten Australia:Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustraliaApple: apple.co/forgottenaustraliaEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently, Nine radio network host Simon Owens interviewed me for his Saturday night show, which is broadcast on Australian east coast stations, including 2GB, 3AW and 4BC. With Simon’s kind permission, here’s the interview, which covers my books They’ll Never Hold Me, The Murder Squad and Hanging Ned Kelly, as well as delving a little into the evolution of Forgotten Australia. We also talk about my writing influences, my career in television and, um, the year I spent watching one bad movie every day. So, if you've ever wanted to get to know your Forgotten Australia creator and host a little better, here's your chance. If not, skip it and instead listen to the new Summer Shorts episode Curtains for the Magician.To support Forgotten Australia:Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustraliaApple: apple.co/forgottenaustraliaEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1954 popular Sydney model Shirley Beiger went on trial for the shooting murder of her boyfriend, with the already sensational proceedings made wilder by her outbursts, a media frenzy, the appearance of a crazed mystic, the accused's unruly cheer squad and a confused verdict. Next month, the Sydney Festival premieres The Model Murder, based on this scandalous case. In the meantime, here's a reprise of the 2019 Forgotten Australia episode that first explored Shirley's story in all its strange and colourful detail.Check out my new book, They’ll Never Hold Mehttps://affirmpress.com.au/author/61917Support Forgotten Australia:Apple - http://apple.co/forgottenaustraliaPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenAustraliaEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seventy years ago – in 1954 – glamorous Sydney model Shirley Beiger shot her lover dead outside a city nightclub. But why did she kill him — and what punishment would she face?Next month, the Sydney Festival premieres The Model Murder, based on this scandalous case. In the meantime, here's a reprise of the 2019 Forgotten Australia episode that first explored Shirley's story in all its strange and colourful detail.Check out my new book, They’ll Never Hold Mehttps://affirmpress.com.au/author/61917Support Forgotten Australia:Apple - http://apple.co/forgottenaustraliaPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenAustraliaEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 1974, teenage cousins Yvonne Waters and Raelene Eaton went to a surfside pub in Perth to enjoy a Sunday session. They were never seen again, victims of an unknown killer or killers. In recent years, veteran journalist and television producer Melenie Ambrose has investigated this haunting cold case. In part two of this two-part interview episode, Melenie tell us about the police’s murder suspects, her recent discoveries of vital new evidence and her hopes that there might still be a breakthrough that’ll bring the killer or killers to justice.Watch Vanishing Cousins at:https://7plus.com.au/vanishing-cousins-evil-by-the-beachCrimestoppers 1800 333 000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 1974, teenage cousins Yvonne Waters and Raelene Eaton went to a surfside pub in Perth to enjoy a Sunday session. They were never seen again, victims of an unknown killer or killers. In recent years, veteran journalist and television producer Melenie Ambrose has investigated this haunting cold case. In part one of this two-part interview episode, Melenie discusses the lead-up to the disappearance of the girls and why the police didn’t take their families’ fears of foul play seriously.Watch Vanishing Cousins at:https://7plus.com.au/vanishing-cousins-evil-by-the-beach Crimestoppers 1800 333 000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They’ll Never Hold Me is in bookstores now. Michael sat down with Meshel Laurie of the Australian True Crime podcast to talk all things Kevin John Simmonds. Part Two covers Simmo’s 1959 crime spree and the first few weeks of what was the largest manhunt in Australian history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They’ll Never Hold Me is in bookstores now. Michael sat down with Meshel Laurie of the Australian True Crime podcast to talk all things Kevin John Simmonds. Part One covers Simmo from his birth during the Great Depression to his 1959 decision to become an armed robber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please enjoy a second audiobook extract that continues the story of young Kevin John Simmonds, as he grows up in Griffith, grapples with the lure of criminality and gets a preview of his life in the saga of legendary Sydney characters Darcy Dugan and Ray ‘the Gunner’ Kelly.Buy the full audiobook here:https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/9781004181971/Buy the paperback:Dymockshttps://www.dymocks.com.auBig Whttps://www.bigw.com.au/product/they-ll-never-hold-me-by-michael-adams/p/6000238?srsltid=AfmBOoqf5VwhCrlNow0Drn0-IcoViT5ttqXdXsyX1iacELJzuYvEW8MvBooktopiahttps://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html?srsltid=AfmBOople0hNKrDJTY7W6ODeKDEamCMNoZEdeWN2J6b1VK3oIO90YQNuReadingshttps://www.readings.com.au/product/9781923046474/theyll-never-hold-me--michael-adams--2024--9781923046474Harry Hartoghttps://www.harryhartog.com.au/products/theyll-never-hold-me-michael-adams-9781923046474?srsltid=AfmBOopD52fSFqdACnutyJF-BFwD76ZFmS5aAfZbFc6B-zaLCm4YKTpS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My new book, They'll Never Hold Me, which chronicles the life, times and crimes of Long Bay Gaol escapee Kevin John Simmonds, has just been released as an audio book. I'm pleased to present this exclusive excerpt, which comprises the prologue and first two chapters.The full version is available right now via this product page, which offers all the key places to buy They'll Never Hold Me.https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/9781004181971/Email me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.