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'''Supernatural Chicago''', currently in its fifth year of performances, has become a mainstay of the Chicago theater scene that is recognized by at least one large travel site ([[TripAdvisor]]) as one of the city's top attractions. It opened on the appropriately superstition-tinged date of [[Friday the 13th]] in February 2004, and continues in an open-ended run. |
'''Supernatural Chicago''', currently in its fifth year of performances, has become a mainstay of the Chicago theater scene that is recognized by at least one large travel site ([[TripAdvisor]]) as one of the city's top attractions. It has also been recommended in articles by the [[Denver Post]]<sup>1</sup>, [[Newsday]], the [[San Jose Mercury News]], the [[Baltimore Sun]], and others. The show opened on the appropriately superstition-tinged date of [[Friday the 13th]] in February 2004, and continues in an open-ended run. |
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== Key Features == |
== Key Features == |
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== Content == |
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The show centers on Chicago's rich oral history of hauntings and other paranormal events. These stories are brought to life for audience members through interactive demonstrations of the purportedly psychic and magical so that, "[b]y the end, the show isn't about the stories, but about people's experiences with the stories." |
The show centers on Chicago's rich oral history of hauntings and other paranormal events. These stories are brought to life for audience members through interactive demonstrations of the purportedly psychic and magical so that, "[b]y the end, the show isn't about the stories, but about people's experiences with the stories."<sup>2</sup> |
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In a typical performance, guests may: |
In a typical performance, guests may: |
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* Examine the legend of the Devil Baby of Hull House |
* Examine the legend of the Devil Baby of Hull House |
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* Glimpse the spirit channeling of Lurrancy Vennum |
* Glimpse the spirit channeling of Lurrancy Vennum |
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== Citations == |
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* <sup>1</sup>[http://www.denverpost.com/travel/ci_10798555/ Top 10 Haunted Attractions from Denver Post], October 26, 2008 |
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* [http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/events/mmx-050518-cover-darkside,0,4010369.story Sith City from Red Eye/Metromix] |
* [http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/events/mmx-050518-cover-darkside,0,4010369.story Sith City from Red Eye/Metromix] |
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* [http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/stage/mmx-051003-theater-halloween-shows-reader-reviews,0,3202540.story Stage Frights from Red Eye/Metromix] |
* [http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/stage/mmx-051003-theater-halloween-shows-reader-reviews,0,3202540.story Stage Frights from Red Eye/Metromix] |
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*[http://www.performink.com/Archives/features/HauntedPerformanceSpaces.htm Ghosts In The Footlights ] from [[Performink]], October 26, 2007 |
*[http://www.performink.com/Archives/features/HauntedPerformanceSpaces.htm Ghosts In The Footlights ] from [[Performink]], October 26, 2007 |
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*[http://chicago-hotels.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g35805-Activities-Chicago_Illinois.html Things To Do In Chicago from Tripadvisor.com] |
*[http://chicago-hotels.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g35805-Activities-Chicago_Illinois.html Things To Do In Chicago from Tripadvisor.com] |
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Revision as of 18:10, 9 February 2009
Supernatural Chicago, currently in its fifth year of performances, has become a mainstay of the Chicago theater scene that is recognized by at least one large travel site (TripAdvisor) as one of the city's top attractions. It has also been recommended in articles by the Denver Post1, Newsday, the San Jose Mercury News, the Baltimore Sun, and others. The show opened on the appropriately superstition-tinged date of Friday the 13th in February 2004, and continues in an open-ended run.
Key Features
A one person show created and starring Chicago "necromancer" Neil Tobin, Supernatural Chicago is the longest-running theatrical magic presentation in Chicago. The show is an example of interactive theater, in that there is no "fourth wall" -- two-way communication between performer and audience is a major portion of each performance. It is environmental theater, as well: its location, the landmark Excalibur (nightclub), is a non-traditional theater space cited as a haunted location in several books and on such broadcasts as "Sightings" (A&E Network), "Haunted Places" (The Travel Channel), and "Dead Famous" (The History Channel). As such, the building is a crucial element of the audience experience.
Content
The show centers on Chicago's rich oral history of hauntings and other paranormal events. These stories are brought to life for audience members through interactive demonstrations of the purportedly psychic and magical so that, "[b]y the end, the show isn't about the stories, but about people's experiences with the stories."2
In a typical performance, guests may:
- Imagine driving home with Resurrection Mary
- Try to evade the Curse of the Cubs
- Examine the legend of the Devil Baby of Hull House
- Glimpse the spirit channeling of Lurrancy Vennum
Citations
- 1Top 10 Haunted Attractions from Denver Post, October 26, 2008
- 2Isn't It Necromatic? from Wednesday Journal, October 23, 2007
Sources
- Supernatural Chicago: Official Site
- Haunting Tales Fill Late-Night Haunt from the Chicago Tribune, October 27, 2005.
- Creep City from the Daily Northwestern
- Paranormal Performer from the Pioneer Press
- Sith City from Red Eye/Metromix
- Stage Frights from Red Eye/Metromix
- Ghosts In The Footlights from Performink, October 26, 2007
- Things To Do In Chicago from Tripadvisor.com