Complete Show Script for Nelson’s London Midnight Ghost Show

Discover the full script and effects utilized in Nelson’s London Midnight Ghost Show, also referred to as Century Mid-Night Ghost Show, originally valued at over $1800.00.

Nelson Enterprises produced numerous spook shows after launching their own, establishing one of the most renowned ghost shows on tour. This three-act performance features captivating demonstrations of apparent spiritism, including a full-light séance, sealed message readings, clairvoyance, slate tests, thought transference, table levitation, and spine-tingling ghost stories, among others.

Partial Contents:

• Opening Lecture
• Crystal Gazing Act (Sealed Message Reading)
• Pitch Book Sales
• Séance in Full Light
• Spirit Rope Tie
• Floating Table
• Spirit Slates
• Static Electricity (Floating Bulb)
• A True Ghost Story
• Floating Spirit Faces
• Materialization of Spirits
• Notes on Using Luminous Effects
• Closing Lecture
• Booking and Exploitation
• Nelson Ghost Show Poster
• and more

This comprehensive show package, complete with patter and routines, equips you to deliver a ghost or spook show that rivals any touring act. Nelson emphasized that with just an assistant and a few rehearsals, you can generate substantial income in top theaters.

This ebook appeals not only to performers but also to collectors and enthusiasts of the spook show phenomenon. The script is particularly insightful, revealing how Nelson created the right atmosphere and managed audience expectations throughout the performance.

While the original manuscript primarily contained patter material, this revised edition features three new chapters, fourteen additional illustrations, and detailed descriptions of various effects (many of which you may already possess), along with explanations of the methods used.

From the introduction by B. W. McCarron:
Nelson’s stage experience allowed him to craft a high-quality show that he successfully marketed to others for significant profit.

Are you a Nelson collector? This book is listed as No. 460 in the Nelson Enterprises catalog.