The MUST SEE Show of 19th Century Magic & Haunted Mysteries
The ASTONIFY Show will take you back in time, to a time before cell phones, a time before television, to a time when people believed that impossible things were possible.
Illusionist Dean Carnegie recreates a 19th Century style show of Parlor Magic. He shares true stories of remarkable men and women from the era, then finishes off with a demonstration of a full light Victorian Seance!
ASTONIFY is an evening of incredible wonders and marvels you don’t want to miss!!!
Where Can We See The Show???
- Oct 6th, 8 p.m. Secret Parlor Theatre-Chantilly VA* (click here for tickets)
- Saturday, Oct 13th @ 8 p.m. Secret Parlor Theatre in Chantilly, VA* (click here for tickets)
- Saturday, Oct 20th, @ 8 p.m. Secret Parlor Theatre in Chantilly, VA*(click here for tickets)
- Saturday, Oct 27th, @ 8 p.m. Secret Parlor Theatre in Chantilly, VA*(click here for tickets)
- more dates TBA
- August 11th, 2018, 7pm The Fauquier Historical Museum & Old Jail (SHOW COMPLETED)
*Special Note: The ‘Secret Parlor Theatre’ is not handicapped accessible. It is on the second floor of a warehouse, up a flight of stairs. It is a small venue, 24 seats, specially created for this short run. This show is not intended for children or anyone under 16 years of age. This is a sophisticated evening of marvels and mysteries for adults.
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Synopsis
The Astonify Show is a theatrical recreation of a Victorian Parlor Magic performance combined with a full light Spirit Seance. Both, Parlor Magic and Seances were popular in the 19th Century. This combination has rarely been seen since.
The performance is interactive. Audience members are encouraged to participate. After-all, the phenomenon is more fun (and potentially more unnerving) when you experience it firsthand. You’ll enjoy a pleasant evening of entertainment….with a spooky edge.
For smaller venues, Carnegie will feature more close-up style effects, and a short Trumpet Seance straight out of the Seance Parlors of the 19th Century! For larger venues, Carnegie will feature more thought reading and the celebrated and rarely seen Cabinet of Spirits. This mystery was first made popular by the American Medium, Anna Eva Fay, way back in the late 1800s. The Cabinet of Spirits is just as astonishing today, as it was when your great great great grandparents first witnessed it!
We’d ultimately like to find a permanent venue for The Astonify Show, so if you know of a place or are interested , let us know!
Special Note: This show is not intended for children or anyone under 16 years of age. This is a sophisticated evening of marvels and mysteries for adults.
ANNOUNCING: There is a NEW version of the show in the works. This is specifically for the HOLIDAYS. Please click here for more info.
Starring Dean Carnegie
You might think of Carnegie as a genuine traveler through time. Born in the 20th Century, he spends most of his time in the 19th Century, but in order to bring the Astonify Show to you, he must journey to the 21st Century!
Carnegie is a full time illusionist and creator of theatrical mysteries. He has had the privilege of performing at the White House on four different occasions. He has performed at the famous National Theatre in Washington D.C. This is the same theatre that saw the debut performance of John Wilkes Booth, and hosted Barnum’s Jenny Lind Tour in 1850. Carnegie continues to travel the country and beyond sharing his fantastic brand of magic.
Along with his performing abilities he enjoys the history of magic and show business. He often presents lectures on conjurers of the past, or in other words, his friends.
Featuring Ava Starr
Ava Starr is a real life medium. But she thinks of herself as an accidental medium, as Ava never intended to communicate with spirits. Rather, they found her to be an ideal subject to speak to and speak through.
Besides her ‘other worldly’ abilities, she is also a renowned vocalist as well as being the chief performing partner for Carnegie.
In her off hours, she finds solace in floral design and witnessing the wonders produced by that incredible invention, the cinematograph. She believes that one day these ‘flickers’ will be all the rage with the general populace.
Featuring Clementine DeVille
The newest addition to the show, Clementine serves as our hostess and also Ava Starr’s understudy.
She is currently training to be a spirit medium herself. It is rumored that she has worked with William Fay, Sir William Crookes, as well as Ms. Katie King. She continues her education by reading many of the best 19th Century books on Spirits by Henry Ridgely Evans, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and others.
Clementine DeVille aspires to one day be a noted Opera Singer, though to date, no one has heard her sing a note.
The Astonify Show is produced by DAC Productions & Carnegie Magic
Press Inquiries: [email protected]
19th Century Mail: Dean Carnegie/Astonify Show P.O. Box 359 Centreville, VA 20122
To Learn More About Carnegie: www.CarnegieMagic.com