✨️Worlds of Imagination & Mystery at Poe's Magic Theatre this weekend!🎭
Poe's Magic Theatre Presents... Mystery and Magic Await at Poe's Magic Theatre Join us for a series of unforgettable experiences at the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel. From mind-bending magical performances by world-class mentalists to eerie ghost tours and interactive murder mystery brunches, we hav
Poe's Magic Theatre Presents...
Mystery and Magic Await at Poe's Magic Theatre
Join us for a series of unforgettable experiences at the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel. From mind-bending magical performances by world-class mentalists to eerie ghost tours and interactive murder mystery brunches, we have something to captivate every imagination. Don't miss out on these exclusive events happening this August!
The Magic Showcase
August 14, 2026 | 8:00 PM. The best magicians in the Mid-Atlantic converge for a grand extravaganza of awe-inspiring conjuring.
Lord Baltimore Hotel Ghost Tours
August 14, 2026 | 10:00 PM. Investigate America's most haunted luxury hotel and meet the residents who never checked out.
Worlds Beyond Imagination Featuring TEO
August 15, 2026 | 8:00 PM. A nerdy adventure in magic where reality bends and the impossible unfolds into a geek-culture experience.
Haunted Murder Mystery Brunch
August 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM. Solve a crime with spirits at the LB Tavern. Murder, mystery, and mimosas in a haunted setting.
This Weekend in Baltimore!
Baltimore Gave the World the Ouija Board. You’re Welcome.
Baltimore has contributed many useful things to civilization, including the modern railroad, the bottle cap, and the regrettable certainty that Old Bay belongs on absolutely everything. It also gave the world the Ouija board.
In 1890, Baltimore businessman Charles Kennard joined attorney Elijah Bond and several investors to form the Kennard Novelty Company. Their talking board needed a name, so Bond’s sister-in-law, medium Helen Peters, reportedly asked the board itself. The planchette spelled “Ouija,” then claimed the word meant “good luck.” This was convenient, suspicious, and excellent marketing.
The patent office was less easily impressed. According to accounts preserved by Ouija historian Robert Murch, an official demanded that the board spell his name before approving the patent. Peters and Bond placed their hands on the planchette, and the board produced the correct answer. Whether the spirits knew the official or Bond had done his homework remains one of those delightful historical problems that refuses to sit down and behave.
The patent was granted on February 10, 1891. By the following year, the company had expanded from one Baltimore factory to seven factories in America and England. William Fuld eventually took control of production, building the Ouija into one of the most recognizable occult objects in the world. It was sold as both a supernatural oracle and family entertainment, because Victorians understood that contacting the dead was considerably more enjoyable when everyone could play.
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Around the Lord Baltimore Hotel
LB Skybar is open Thursday through Saturday from 5 to 11 PM. The open-air lounge sits on the hotel’s 19th floor and is restricted to guests 21 and older. It is a particularly good place for drinks before a show, provided you can resist staring suspiciously at every flickering light.
The hotel offers $15 valet parking with a minimum $50 food and beverage purchase. The offer does not apply to overnight accommodations.
Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week also continues through Sunday, August 16, with participating restaurants offering special plant-based selections.
Elsewhere in Downtown Baltimore
Baltimore’s Best Black Improv Comedy
Friday, August 14, 8 PM
Block Party brings improv, comedy games, interviews, audience participation, and surprise guests to Maryland Art Place at 218 W. Saratoga Street. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.
Indies & Bookworms
Saturday, August 15, 11 AM to 4 PM
This multi-genre book fair at the Inner Harbor gives readers and independent authors a chance to meet, mingle, and acquire additional books despite the structural limitations of their existing shelves. Admission is $5.
Mess Fest
Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, noon to 4 PM
The Maryland Science Center fills the weekend with slime, paint, melting experiments, live demonstrations, and a three-story race involving unidentified gloopy substances. Activities are included with museum admission.
Maysa & Friends
Sunday, August 16, 7 PM
Baltimore native and Grammy-nominated jazz and soul vocalist Maysa Leak headlines an evening at Pier Six Pavilion.
At CFG Bank Arena
Olivia Dean brings The Art of Loving Live tour to CFG Bank Arena on Wednesday, August 12. There are no arena events scheduled during the August 14 through 16 weekend.
Baltimore Sports
The Ravens open their preseason against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, August 15, at 7 PM. Expect heavier downtown traffic and parking demand before Saturday evening’s performances. Arriving early for dinner or drinks at the hotel would be wise, as would resisting the ancient Baltimore ritual of discovering the game exists while trapped on Russell Street.
The Orioles are away against the Tampa Bay Rays all weekend. Games are scheduled for Friday at 7:10 PM, Saturday at 6:10 PM, and Sunday at 12:15 PM.
Weekend Weather
Friday brings mostly cloudy skies with a couple of possible showers, with a high near 86 degrees and a low near 66.
Saturday should be less humid with partial sunshine, reaching about 85 degrees.
Sunday turns mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high near 88.
COMING SOON!
Readers at your table. Tarot, palmistry, and tea leaves. A reading included with every admission, and a handmade scratch-off fortune card at the door. The Oracle Brunch is coming to the LB Tavern at the Lord Baltimore Hotel, hosted by Vince Wilson and the Mystical TeAnna. Dates announced soon.
August Mystery Nights
Paul Noffsinger brings his legendary mystery entertainment to Baltimore. Choose your evening below and prepare for a hauntingly beautiful performance.
Aug 21 Performance
Experience headline magic and close-up illusions in our VIP setting.
Aug 22 Performance
Genuine artifacts with unsettling histories and world-class sleight of hand.
The Cajun Sensation Live
Poe's Magic Theatre presents an intimate encounter with Michael Dardant. From close-up magic to headline illusions, prepare for a technically flawless performance seasoned in the bayous of South Louisiana.
Show Date: Aug 28
Experience the Cajun Sensation at 8:00 PM. Includes close-up magic and meet & greets.
Show Date: Aug 29
Witness the magic that stumped Penn & Teller. Limited VIP seating available.
Come Early for Dinner before the Show!
See a show at Poe's Magic Theatre, but not before you grab a bite at LB Tavern. Both under the same roof at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Make a night of it.
Curated Magic & Comedy
Witness the fusion of dark mystery and vibrant entertainment with our exclusive event services. Whether it's a drag gala or a comedy night, we ensure every detail is magical and every moment is memorable.
Poe's Magic Events
Magic, Mystery, Drag, and Comedy Events
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Exclusive Private Experiences
Discover the hidden history and spectral residents of the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Our private ghost-hunting tours offer a sophisticated blend of historical exploration and professional paranormal investigation for your exclusive group.
Private Ghost-Hunting Experience
An elegant evening of paranormal investigation at the historic 1928 Lord Baltimore Hotel. Explore reported hauntings with professional equipment and expert guidance. Hosted by renowned parapsychologist Vince Wilson.
Prices: Negotiable
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