Dark Victoriana: 19th Century Occult

Seances, vampires, ghost stories, faeires, mesmerism, secret societies, spirit photography… the Victorians lived in a magical world of occult possibilities, where science and the supernatural blended seamlessly into everyday life. Come and explore dark Victoriana with the New York 19th Century Society! Tickets include FREE admission to the Museum of Interesting Things “Fright Night” Secret Speakeasy immediately following, where you can see and handle real antiques and artifacts and enjoy lively discussion over drinks with fellow 19th-century enthusiasts.

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Featuring guest speakers presenting on the following intriguing topics:

Leah Richards, executive editor of the Journal of Supernatural Studies
“Metaphor Made Flesh: Sweeney Todd, Cannibalism, and Class Warfare”

Catherine Siemann, Ph.D.
“Victor Frankenstein’s Lonely Monster”

Frank Todaro, host of the award-winning science and paranormal radio program “The Invisible World”
“19th Century Seances and Spirit Photography”

PLUS, Spooky holiday-themed raffle and complimentary treats and tea!

For speaker bios, visit www.nyncs.org/darkvictoriana