This new Australian series follows Jack the Wizard as he becomes fed up with the Magical Realm’s obsession with large-scale fantasy warfare and decides to migrate to the sanest place he can think of - Melbourne’s western suburbs. After accidentally causing a magical catastrophe, Jack’s existence is revealed to the Australian public. Fearing a backlash against himself and his kind, Jack swears off using magic in a bid to better assimilate into human life. But this isn't as easy as he might think. With dazzling visual effects and guest appearances from Guy Pearce and Samuel Johnson, this series is an innovative twist on the fantasy genre that is both hilarious and a poignant metaphor for Australia’s current socio-political landscape. Written and directed by Michael Shanks.
The Wizards of Aus was broadcast on SBS 2 at Friday 15 January 2016, 01:00.