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Haunting History 2017 with David Parr
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR EVEN AFTER ONLINE SALES HAVE CLOSED
Haunt the corridors of the historic Dawes House with magician David Parr!
What do you get when you combine a turn-of-the-century mansion with the impish imagination of magician David Parr? You get Haunting History, a Halloween treat for grown-ups!
Explore the corridors of the historic Dawes House, completed in 1895, and step into a shadowland where fact and folklore intermingle in surprising ways. With David Parr as your host, each room offers an encounter with the strange and supernatural:
Experience the power of mind over body. Carnival stunt or something much stranger?
Delve into an infamous urban legend that has haunted the Halloween season for decades.
Sit in on an old-fashioned séance where restless spirits communicate in code.
You might begin to doubt the evidence of your senses. Is some mysterious force at work in the Dawes House? The answer is yes. His name is David Parr.
You'll find that Mr. Parr is well qualified to host a celebration of the magical and mysterious. He was recently featured on the hit TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us, where he utterly mystified the Las Vegas duo and won the coveted Fool Us trophy, along with a guest spot in their live show! David is also the costar of Chicago's longest-running magic show, The Magic Cabaret, chosen by the Travel Channel as one of the best magic shows in the nation!
"History is much weirder than the version we learn in school," explains Parr, the creator of Haunting History. "People in the past believed they were surrounded by the supernatural, especially around Halloween. Haunting History gives a sense of what it was like to live in that world."
And what about that tag line, "a Halloween treat for grown-ups"?
"Halloween is my favorite holiday," says Parr. "And in the past, it wasn't so identified with children. The Halloween season was a time when social constraints were loosened, and grown-ups could have fun and indulge in make-believe." Which is Mr. Parr's way of saying that no one under the age of thirteen is admitted to Haunting History. "There are plenty of grown-ups who enjoy a good ghost story as much as I do. And I enjoy ghost stories very much!"
Tickets for Haunting History are in limited supply, so get yours before they are sold out. And get ready for a unique Halloween treat, equal parts history, mystery, and magic!
Haunting History: A Halloween Treat for Grown-ups
October 27, 28, 29
Shows at 7, 8 and 9pm
Evanston History Center: 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, Illinois
Tickets $25. No one under age 13 admitted.
The Evanston History Center is located at 225 Greenwood Street in Evanston, Illinois. Free parking is available on Greenwood Street. Don't worry about the times listed on the parking signs; we have a permit that extends beyond the listed times. We recommend arriving 20 minutes before show time. After parking, follow the path along the side of the house and go down the stairs to the Research Room.
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LocationEvanston History Center (View)
225 Greenwood Street
Evanston, IL 60201
United States
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| Minimum Age: 13 |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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