The Séance: Live (and dead) in Chicago

We play with the dead. The Séance returns to Chicago’s Stars & Garters for Saturday nights this fall. Recreating the atmosphere and techniques of 19th-century spirit circles, this live theatrical performance explores the history, psychology, and demonstrations behind the spiritualist movement. No fake jump scares, no cheesy illusions, only real stagecraft, history, and dark parlor spectacle. 21+ o

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