Eugene Burger – Spirit Theater

Discover the captivating world of 19th-century spirit seances in this extraordinary performance that unveils the secrets behind these mystical gatherings. You’ll be left in awe, pondering the techniques used by mediums of the time.

This comprehensive collection includes:

• A historical overview of seances
• Essays on the art of seance performance
• Six close-up effects inspired by spirit themes
• Eugene’s own seance, “Hauntings”
• Interviews with renowned magicians Tony Andruzzi and Max Maven
• A reprint of the complete Sylvestre catalog of spirit paraphernalia from 1901
• An annotated bibliography for further exploration

Content breakdown:

• Part One: Setting the Stage
• Part Two: Ghostly Visitors in the Nineteenth Century
• Part Three: Performance Techniques
• Part Four: Exploring the Spirit Field