Listening in the Dark: Stories of American Spiritualism from 1848-1926
October 27, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Stimson-Green Mansion (1204 Minor Ave)
In celebration of spooky season, we are thrilled to welcome magician David Hirata back to the Stimson-Green Mansion!
“Listening in the Dark: Stories of American Spiritualism from 1848-1926,” presented by David Hirata
The table rises though no one is touching it. The servant’s bell rings, but no one is there. The planchette slides across the Ouija board, though your fingers barely touch it.
These are the hallmark spectacles of Spiritualism.
Join us for a night of magic and history as we explore the origins of the Spiritualism movement with David Hirata, professional magician and storyteller. We will delve into the movement’s beginnings in the Victorian world, meet the mediums who gave voice to the ghosts, and discover what happens when a solace for grief becomes mass entertainment. In addition to his speech, David’s magic will bring classic Spiritualism practices such as psychic vibrations and “spirit readings” to life before your very eyes.
Part lecture, part magic show, you’ll leave the evening believing in ghosts—or at the very least, believing in the power of their messages.