"I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost" SkepTour 2025
Wednesday, October 22 (rain date October 23) at 7 p.m.
- What is the origin of the "Demon Cat of DC?"
- Where in Washington did Houdini hang upside-down, while escaping from a straitjacket?
- Where was the skeleton of a prominent Bigfoot researcher–and his dog–on display?
The National Capital Area Skeptics will answer these questions and more on our (approximately) 2-hour stroll to a dozen or so spooky and sciencey spots in the heart of Washington, DC.
Tickets for the general public are $10.00, but NCAS members and friends can use the code DCSKEPTOUR2025 to get tickets for $5.00!
NOTE: THIS TOUR IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS
Tickets may be purchased here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-aint-afraid-of-no-ghost-skeptour-2025-tickets-1680687554719
MESMERIZED
An Immersive Experiment in Science & Magic
Saturday, November 15 at 8 p.m.
Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
The field of experimental psychology arose during a time steeped in wonder and mystery. Spiritualism gained widespread influence, proposing that death was not an end but a transition. Mesmerists claimed to heal all ailments through the laying-on of hands. Early psychologists did not merely react to these remarkable phenomena—they incorporated them into their investigations of the human mind.
In this performance, cognitive scientist & magician Anthony Barnhart, alongside occult aficionado Joe Diamond, explore these mid-19th century curiosities through interactive experiments, psychological illusions, and compelling storytelling.
Teaser video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t44v_BFYH4U
Use code Skeptic2025 at checkout for the NCAS member (and guest) discount.