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Discover the magic where Baltimore's history meets secret societies at Poe’s Magic Theatre in Lord Baltimore Hotel's Cabaret of Mysteries! Inspired by a historic magic club, this modern spectacle invites you on a unique adventure. Receive a mystery-filled black bag at check-in, uncover clues, and collect souvenirs leading you to a hidden speakeasy. Encounter the enigmatic Greeter and dive into a night of world-class magic, mentalism, risqué psychic entertainment, and burlesque, challenging your reality. Join us for an unforgettable journey to possibly earn exclusive membership in this extraordinary club.

Featured Headliners:

Magic: Vince Wilson, renowned for his mental magic and featured on PBS and The Discovery Channel, will amaze with his mind-reading and mesmerizing stories. Vince's mentalism, from grand spectacles to intimate shows, promises top-notch entertainment.

Burlesque: London St. Juniper, the award-winning burlesque and variety performer, brings her captivating blend of allure and spookiness. Known for her transformative acts and mischievous stage presence, she promises an unforgettable performance.

Drag Show: Virya Shavasana, a champion of The Voice of Baltimore, is a top drag performer and artist featured in major galleries and on Broadway. She now tattoos at Dark Arts Studio in Bel Air, MD, under Amanda Graves' mentorship.

FAQs:

• Age Requirement: Must be 21+ to enter.

Prepare for an evening of enchantment and mystery that will ignite your sense of adventure like never before!

Is this safe for kids?

• Not. You must be twenty-one years old to enter.

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Headline Magic Show
• Close Up magic before the show
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• World-Class Burlesque 
• Post-show meet and photos with the magicians

VIP Ticket includes Poe's Magic Theatre VIP Aftershow Experience: (in addition to above)

Enhance your magical evening with priority seating and a 30-minute VIP Aftershow, where our headlining magician performs exclusive illusions and interacts closely with guests. In this intimate setting, you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. This unique experience perfectly blends mystery, learning, and unforgettable magic.

Prepare to be dazzled by an extraordinary gathering of mystical masters! Brace yourself for an enchanting spectacle featuring the best magicians in Baltimore and beyond! These awe-inspiring conjurers have converged in a single mystical realm for a night of pure magic! Brace yourself for the grandest extravaganza of the ages, happening exclusively at the world-famous Poe’s Magic Theatre! As whispers of excitement fill the air, who knows which other illustrious luminaries may grace this extraordinary event? Let your imagination run wild as the night unfolds, and prepare to be captivated by an enchantment like never before!

Only at Poe’s Magic Theatre and the Lord Baltimore Hotel!

Who knows who else may attend?

Ticket Includes

• Headline Magic Show
• Close Up magic prior to the show
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show meet and photos with the magicians

VIP Ticket includes Poe's Magic Theatre VIP Aftershow Experience: (in addition to above)

Enhance your magical evening with priority seating and a 30-minute VIP Aftershow, where our headlining magician performs exclusive illusions and interacts closely with guests. In this intimate setting, you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. This unique experience perfectly blends mystery, learning, and unforgettable magic.

Feel free to bring your equipment! Join paranormal investigator and author Vince Wilson as he explores the haunted history of The Lord Baltimore Hotel!

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Lord Baltimore Hotel is a 22-story French Renaissance hotel that stands 289 feet tall. It is the largest hotel in Maryland, located downtown, it’s an ideal place for business travelers, as well as people who are seeking respite from the many demands of life…and death!

The Lord Baltimore Hotel is rife with reports of ghosts. The ghost of the young girl is continuously seen on the hotel’s 19th floor and even in the ballroom. She is often seen in her long, cream dress and black shoes playing with her red bouncing ball. Employees have seen the ghost of the little girl, as well as the ghosts of two adults.

Sometimes, the little girl can be seen screaming, crying, and rocking herself back and forth. There is talk of a young girl’s suicide on the 19th floor. It is said that the hotel’s elevators make constant trips to the 19th floor at night, even when no one is ringing the bell. People have reported being touched by unseen hands in the elevator and the lobby. Guests who are sensitive to the paranormal have reported waking up with nightmares. They have also complained about an unseen presence lingering in their rooms while they sleep.

We will be investigating different areas every tour. Every time you come, the ghost tour will be slightly different. Some locations are subject to availability. Some of the areas might include:

• The 19th floor – The Hotel’s most haunted floor
• The Speakeasy – Crimes committed during prohibition may have resulted in murder!
• 8th floor – The spirit of Lourde has been seen here!
• The Versailles Room – shadowy figures and the sounds of revelry permeate the halls!
• Ballroom – Phantom dancers still want to enjoy the evening’s delights!

The tours are hosted by our mysterious hosts:

• Vince Wilson, Paranormalist. Vince has been on many paranormal TV shows, podcasts, and more! He is an author of books on the paranormal and lectured extensively on the topic.
• The Mystical TeAnna. Psychic entertainer and supernaturally sensitive, TeAnna has appeared on WJZ-TV in Baltimore and is a highly renowned tarot reader.
• Scott Hitchcock. Scott is an internationally recognized award-winning performer, magician, and storyteller. His engaging style will have you enthralled!
• Louis Vittorio. Louis normally works at the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum in Baltimore as one of their top tour guides, but is also an excellent guide to the Supernatural as well as history.

Prepare to be dazzled by an extraordinary gathering of mystical masters! Brace yourself for an enchanting spectacle featuring the likes of Vince Wilson, Adam Stone, William Gross, Bradley Barefoot, John Gazmen, the enigmatic Mystical TeAnna, Howard Katz, the spellbinding Josiah Emery, the mesmerizing Dakota, the charismatic Chuck Thomas, and the astonishing Scott Stoolmiller! These awe-inspiring conjurers have converged in a single mystical realm for a night of pure magic! Brace yourself for the grandest extravaganza of the ages, happening exclusively at the ethereal Poe’s Magic Theatre! As whispers of excitement fill the air, who knows which other illustrious luminaries may grace this extraordinary event? Let your imagination run wild as the night unfolds, and prepare to be captivated by an enchantment like never before!

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Headline Magic Show
• Close Up magic before the show
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show meet and photos with the magicians

VIP Ticket includes Poe's Magic Theatre VIP Aftershow Experience: (in addition to above)

Enhance your magical evening with priority seating and a 30-minute VIP Aftershow, where our headlining magician performs exclusive illusions and interacts closely with guests. In this intimate setting, you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. This unique experience perfectly blends mystery, learning, and unforgettable magic.  

Dare to cross the threshold into the unknown from the comfort of your own home with one of the world’s top paranormal experts. Join renowned paranormalist Vince Wilson for a chilling journey as we attempt to contact the spirit of the legendary Edgar Allan Poe!

Vince Wilson is the leading theatrical séance performer in the USA, known for pushing the boundaries of the paranormal. This is no ordinary show—you may experience strange phenomena right in your seat!

A celebrated author, lecturer, and authority on mysterious phenomena, Vince has appeared on The Discovery Channel, NatGeo, Destination America, The Travel Channel, and more. He was recently featured on season one of The Holzer Files. Don’t miss your chance to join him for a once-in-a-lifetime paranormal experience!

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• A Theatrical Séance
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show Q& A, and photos with the host

VIP Ticket Includes an Up-Close and Personal Experience: (in addition to above)

Elevate your séance experience with VIP access, granting you priority seating at the séance table for an up-close encounter with the spirit world. After the main event, enjoy an exclusive 30-minute VIP After-show where you'll gain personal insights, ask your burning questions, and explore the deeper mysteries of the beyond. This intimate setting offers a rare opportunity to dive further into the paranormal, making your evening unforgettable and filled with intrigue. Don’t miss this chance to sit at the table and witness the unexplainable firsthand!

The Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel, showcasing the LB Tavern, is an exquisite blend of Art Deco and French Renaissance styles. It's recommended to arrive an hour early for dinner or 30 minutes early for drinks, to ensure ample parking and time to enjoy the elegant ambiance.

Step into a world where history and magic collide! Join Josiah on an extraordinary journey as he brings to life the incredible feats of legendary figures from the past. Witness astonishing recreations of seemingly impossible historical events, performed live and in person. Prepare to question your reality and embrace the possibility that these legendary tales might just be true. With Josiah as your guide, you'll uncover the secrets behind the magic and marvel at the wonders of history like never before. Don't miss this captivating adventure that promises to challenge your perceptions and ignite your imagination!

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Headline Magic Show
• Close Up magic before the show
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show meet and photos with the magicians

VIP Ticket includes Poe's Magic Theatre VIP Aftershow Experience: (in addition to above)

Enhance your magical evening with priority seating and a 30-minute VIP Aftershow, where our headlining magician performs exclusive illusions and interacts closely with guests. In this intimate setting, you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. This unique experience perfectly blends mystery, learning, and unforgettable magic.

The Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel, showcasing the LB Tavern, is an exquisite blend of Art Deco and French Renaissance styles. It's recommended to arrive an hour early for dinner or 30 minutes early for drinks, to ensure ample parking and time to enjoy the elegant ambiance.

Get ready to plunge headfirst into hair-raising marvels and astonishing spectacles! Prepare yourself for an enthralling odyssey into the abyss of the unknown, where the eeriest locales, bewitched artifacts, and stupefying psychic trials meet within the enigmatic and phantom-ridden corridors of the illustrious Lord Baltimore Hotel.

Strap in for a thrill ride like no other as Vince Wilson, the unparalleled sovereign of the paranormal, a maestro of sorcery, and a mentalist without peer, uncovers his trove of haunted relics in a fascinating exhibition of the supernatural.

Unearth the enigmas of the unearthly, bear witness to magic that shatters your reality, and delve into the unexplored territories of the psychic realm. We invite you to the majestic Lord Baltimore Hotel for a spine-chilling venture that will steal your breath and leave you yearning for more.

This isn’t merely an event; it’s a call to cross the threshold into a universe where the inconceivable morphs into reality, and tantalizing mysteries spring to life right before your disbelieving eyes!

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Headline Magic Show
• Close Up magic before the show
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show meet and photos with the magicians

VIP Ticket includes Poe's Magic Theatre VIP Aftershow Experience: (in addition to above)

Enhance your magical evening with priority seating and a 30-minute VIP Aftershow, where our headlining magician performs exclusive illusions and interacts closely with guests. In this intimate setting, you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. This unique experience perfectly blends mystery, learning, and unforgettable magic.

The Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel, showcasing the LB Tavern, is an exquisite blend of Art Deco and French Renaissance styles. It's recommended to arrive an hour early for dinner or 30 minutes early for drinks, to ensure ample parking and time to enjoy the elegant ambiance.

In the shadowed realm where illusion meets the macabre, there exists the enigma known as Vlad. More than a mere magician, he weaves tales that are neither fully of this world nor the next. His artistry? A concoction of the Gothic and the magical, born from the darkest corners of age-old horror. Watching Vlad is akin to glimpsing a live manifestation of a Stephen King novel. Dare you step into this world? Succumb to the allure of your deepest fears.

For over three decades, Vlad has whispered secrets from the other side to those brave enough to listen.

Don a mask that hides or reveals, and you might be rewarded for the depth of your nightmares. Do arrive early, let the ambiance of the old hotel set the mood. Food for thought before a feast for the soul. Elixirs and nocturnal bites are permitted as you traverse the theatre's gloom.

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Headline Magic Show
• Close Up magic before the show
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show meet and photos with the magicians

VIP Ticket includes Poe's Magic Theatre VIP Aftershow Experience: (in addition to above)

Enhance your magical evening with priority seating and a 30-minute VIP Aftershow, where our headlining magician performs exclusive illusions and interacts closely with guests. In this intimate setting, you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. This unique experience perfectly blends mystery, learning, and unforgettable magic.

The Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel, showcasing the LB Tavern, is an exquisite blend of Art Deco and French Renaissance styles. It's recommended to arrive an hour early for dinner or 30 minutes early for drinks, to ensure ample parking and time to enjoy the elegant ambiance.

Step into the enchanting world of Poe's Magic After-Hours at the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel, where the extraordinary meets the enigmatic in an unforgettable late-night spectacle. Every Friday at 10 PM, our intimate theater transforms into a haven of bewitching brilliance and breathtaking bravado.

Guests are invited to witness the finest in experimental enchantments, marvel at demonstrations of incredible cardistry, and delve into the mysteries of psychic performances. Each show is a journey through realms of mystical marvels and mesmerizing magic, crafted by world-class performers who bring their unique flair and finesse to the stage.

Expect the unexpected, as every week unveils a new array of spellbinding talents and thrilling acts. Stay connected with us on social media @poesmagic and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on our star-studded line-up.

Discover the magic that awaits you at Poe's Magic After-Hours—a mesmerizing experience where the night comes alive with wonder and intrigue. Prepare to be astonished; you never know what marvels you might encounter!

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Headline Magic Show
• Close Up magic before the show
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show meet and photos with the magicians

VIP Ticket includes Poe's Magic Theatre VIP Aftershow Experience: (in addition to above)

Enhance your magical evening with priority seating and a 30-minute VIP Aftershow, where our headlining magician performs exclusive illusions and interacts closely with guests. In this intimate setting, you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. This unique experience perfectly blends mystery, learning, and unforgettable magic.

The Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel, showcasing the LB Tavern, is an exquisite blend of Art Deco and French Renaissance styles. It's recommended to arrive an hour early for dinner or 30 minutes early for drinks, to ensure ample parking and time to enjoy the elegant ambiance.

Prepare to be mesmerized by "Seven Wonders," a spellbinding theatrical magic show starring the award-winning magician Ryan Phillips. This one-man immersive experience delves into Ryan's deep, personal connection to the Art of Magic. Journey with him as he unveils unbelievable true stories and showcases rare magical artifacts, all while involving you, the audience, in the wonder. Witness breathtaking sleight of hand, mind-bending illusions, and captivating mind-reading that will leave you questioning reality. "Seven Wonders" is not just a show; it's an intimate adventure into the heart of magic itself.

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Headline Magic Show
• Close Up magic before the show
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show meet and photos with the magicians

VIP Ticket includes Poe's Magic Theatre VIP Aftershow Experience (in addition to the above)

Enhance your magical evening with priority seating and a 30-minute VIP Aftershow, where our headlining magician performs exclusive illusions and interacts closely with guests. In this intimate setting, you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. This unique experience perfectly blends mystery, learning, and unforgettable magic.

The Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel, showcasing the LB Tavern, is an exquisite blend of Art Deco and French Renaissance styles. It's recommended to arrive an hour early for dinner or 30 minutes early for drinks, to ensure ample parking and time to enjoy the elegant ambiance.

Step into the spine-chilling world of Victorian horror with Brian Jay Corrigan as he brings to life Montague Rhodes James, a mild-mannered Bible scholar by day and the Victorian Stephen King by night. This unforgettable evening delves into the eerie tales of M.R. James, the father of the modern ghost story. Experience a nineteenth-century séance and witness the conjuring of spirits, as we call forth the man who raised the dead.

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Headline Magic Show
• Close Up magic before the show
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show meet and photos with the magicians

VIP Ticket includes Poe's Magic Theatre VIP Aftershow Experience: (in addition to above)

Enhance your magical evening with priority seating and a 30-minute VIP Aftershow, where our headlining magician performs exclusive illusions and interacts closely with guests. In this intimate setting, you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. This unique experience perfectly blends mystery, learning, and unforgettable magic.

The Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel, showcasing the LB Tavern, is an exquisite blend of Art Deco and French Renaissance styles. It's recommended to arrive an hour early for dinner or 30 minutes early for drinks, to ensure ample parking and time to enjoy the elegant ambiance.

Step into the shadows and prepare for an unforgettable night of spine-tingling intrigue with Master Illusionist and Paranormal Investigator Steve Gibson. This isn't just a magic show; it's a journey into the unknown, where history and the supernatural collide.

Drawing from real events and historical techniques once wielded by turn-of-the-century spirit mediums, Steve will guide you through a series of chilling paranormal experiments. Witness haunted antiques come to life as they engage in eerie phenomena right before your eyes. The evening will culminate in a séance, where the veil between the living and the dead grows thin, and the spirits may just make their presence known.

Dare to join us, if you’re brave enough, and experience the otherworldly in a way you never imagined.

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• A Theatrical Séance
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show Q& A, and photos with the host

VIP Ticket Includes an Up-Close and Personal Experience: (in addition to above)

Elevate your séance experience with VIP access, granting you priority seating for an up-close encounter with the spirit world. After the main event, enjoy an exclusive 30-minute VIP After-show where you'll gain personal insights, ask your burning questions, and explore the deeper mysteries of the beyond. This intimate setting offers a rare opportunity to dive further into the paranormal, making your evening unforgettable and filled with intrigue. Don’t miss this chance to sit at the table and witness the unexplainable firsthand!

The Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel, showcasing the LB Tavern, is an exquisite blend of Art Deco and French Renaissance styles. It's recommended to arrive an hour early for dinner or 30 minutes early for drinks, to ensure ample parking and time to enjoy the elegant ambiance.

In "Working Wonder," Brian Corrigan will guide you through essential theatre techniques, scripting, and character creation. This workshop is designed for magicians who wish to deepen their performance skills. Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite trick or short routine for personalized evaluation and workshopping.

As an internationally recognized and award-winning magician, Brian's inventive magic has mesmerized audiences on every continent except Antarctica. His achievements stretch beyond the stage, being a Georgia Author of the Year and honored as the Georgia Board of Regents Professor of the Year. Currently, a senior professor of Renaissance literature at the University of North Georgia, with numerous books and articles to his name, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to this lecture.

Don’t miss this chance to refine your craft and captivate your audience like never before under Brian’s expert guidance!

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show meet and photos with lecturer

The Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel, showcasing the LB Tavern, is an exquisite blend of Art Deco and French Renaissance styles. It's recommended to arrive an hour early for dinner or 30 minutes early for drinks, to ensure ample parking and time to enjoy the elegant ambiance.

Step into a world of mystery and elegance at the All Souls' Day Masquerade Gala, held in the captivating Poe’s Magic Theatre within the Lord Baltimore Hotel. This November 1st, our grand celebration transcends the ordinary, inviting you to a night of intrigue and otherworldly wonder, where masks conceal and costumes reveal. In a nod to the traditional masquerade, this event combines the thrill of the unknown with the allure of history's most secretive societies.

Upon your arrival, indulge in an open bar and delight in an array of meticulously prepared Hor' D'oeuvres, including the vibrant flavors of Bruschetta and Crostini, the comforting crisp of Fried Ravioli or the savory delights of Spanakopita, and a selection of gourmet pizzas - Margarita, Pepperoni, and White Veggie Pie.

The evening promises more than just sumptuous tastes; it's a journey into a night filled with magic, mystique, and performances that blur the line between reality and illusion. Your adventure begins the moment you receive a black bag filled with mysteries at check-in, leading you to uncover hidden clues and collect memorable souvenirs. A hidden speakeasy awaits, where the enigmatic Greeter introduces you to an evening challenging everything you thought possible.

The masquerade gala shines with a lineup of extraordinary headliners:

• Magic: Experience the awe-inspiring mental magic of Vince Wilson, celebrated for his captivating mind-reading and mesmerizing tales, featured on PBS and The Discovery Channel. From grand illusions to intimate encounters, Vince guarantees an evening of unmatched enchantment.
• Burlesque: Be spellbound by London St. Juniper, the award-winning performer whose burlesque acts blend allure with a hint of the supernatural. Her transformative performances and mischievous demeanor promise an evening you won't forget.
• Drag Show: Virya Shavasana, a champion of The Voice of Baltimore, is a top drag performer and artist featured in major galleries and on Broadway. She now tattoos at Dark Arts Studio in Bel Air, MD, under Amanda Graves' mentorship.

Event Highlights:

• Costume Competition: Embrace the spirit of the masquerade with our costume competition, celebrating the scariest, sexiest, and most creative ensembles. Let your imagination run wild and your attire speak volumes as you vie for the title in each category.
• Age Requirement: This event is strictly for guests 21 and over, ensuring a mature and spirited evening of adventure.
• Tickets: General Admission includes the headline magic show, pre-show close-up magic, a discounted rate for valet parking, world-class burlesque, and a post-show meet-and-greet with the magicians. Opt for the VIP Ticket to enjoy priority seating and an exclusive 30-minute VIP Aftershow for a closer encounter with magic and mystery.

Dress in your most imaginative masquerade attire and immerse yourself in an evening where elegance meets the enigmatic. The All Souls' Day Masquerade Gala is not just an event; it's a portal to a realm of magic, mystery, and memories waiting to be made at Poe’s Magic Theatre.

General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Headline Magic Show
• Close Up magic before the show
• Discounted Rate for Valet Parking
• Post-show meet and photos with the magicians

VIP Ticket includes Poe's Magic Theatre VIP Aftershow Experience: (in addition to above)

Enhance your magical evening with priority seating and a 30-minute VIP Aftershow, where our headlining magician performs exclusive illusions and interacts closely with guests. In this intimate setting, you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and perhaps even learn a trick or two. This unique experience perfectly blends mystery, learning, and unforgettable magic.

* There will be a two drink minimum at the cash bar.

The Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Lord Baltimore Hotel, showcasing the LB Tavern, is an exquisite blend of Art Deco and French Renaissance styles. It's recommended to arrive an hour early for dinner or 30 minutes early for drinks, to ensure ample parking and time to enjoy the elegant ambiance.

Experience the magic of the annual Poe's Magic Conference, happening August 22-24, 2025! Join us for an enchanting three-day extravaganza featuring a blend of classic magic and fresh, innovative performances. This year promises to be more spectacular than ever with a lineup including both beloved returning magicians and exciting new talents.

The event also features the return of the popular Black Cat Lounge for exclusive after-hours entertainment, alongside an array of workshops, panels, and lectures designed to both educate and amaze. Plus, don't miss our acclaimed Gala Show and the prestigious Annual Honorary Andruzzi Awards, both highlights of the magic community.  Early bird tickets are now available at the special price of $109. Secure your spot and be part of a community that celebrates the wonder and mystery of magic! Don’t miss out on this spellbinding event.

The $109 Early Bird Pass will be good for all 3 days - August 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.

The conference will be held in Downtown Baltimore's historic Lord Baltimore Hotel.  Click HERE for a discounted room rate to stay at the Lord Baltimore.