Program at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. $25 general admission; $15 for museum members
Have you heard that Mary Lincoln met with mediums and attended séances? In this 60-minute program classical magician John Shore will discuss some of the most famous people connected with the 19th-century spiritualism movement and use the techniques of a magician to recreate some of the effects that convinced audiences that they could communicate with deceased loved ones. After his presentation, museum staff will talk about Mary Lincoln’s involvement with spiritualism.
The program will be offered at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Recommended for ages 14-up. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $15 for museum members. Space is limited to 20 per entry time. To guarantee entry, please book online below.