Séance by Dixie Dooley - DVD

Step into the séance room—where imagination does the heavy lifting.

This DVD isn’t about belief. It’s about experience.

When people ride a roller coaster or watch a scary movie, they willingly suspend disbelief, knowing it’s all in good fun. A séance, however, plays in a more delicate space—where mystery, emotion, and unanswered questions intersect. That’s what makes it powerful… and why it must be handled with care.

This course explores the séance strictly as theatrical magic—a shared experience where everyone understands it’s a performance. Nothing here promotes paranormal belief or claims of the supernatural. Instead, it teaches how to create moments of suspense, wonder, and unease responsibly, using classic techniques refined by professionals who understand the weight of the setting.

As Dixie Dooley puts it:
“In the séance room, two things matter. What happens… and how we explain it.”

Inside, you’ll learn how to stage close-up spirit effects performed inches from an audience member’s face, as well as larger, often humorous séance sequences suitable for the stage. The material balances eerie atmosphere with clarity of presentation, ensuring the experience remains engaging, controlled, and entertaining.

You’ll explore effects such as:

Spirit Slates where messages mysteriously appear
Haunted objects that move with a will of their own
Spirit manifestations using cloth, keys, cards, and ashes
The Haunted Deck, a self-moving card revelation
Classic séance staples including spirit tables, floating objects, cabinets, and black art techniques
Comedy séance routines that release tension while keeping audiences captivated

You’ll also see rare archival footage of Dixie Dooley conducting a legitimate séance, offering historical insight into how these experiences were once presented—and how modern performers can responsibly reinterpret them for the stage.

In addition, the DVD teaches practical construction methods for classic séance props, allowing you to build professional tools at a fraction of the cost, and includes a full performance of a comedy séance from Dixie’s World of the Unreal show—packed with ideas you can adapt immediately.

This is a deep dive into mood, structure, and storytelling, not belief systems. It’s for performers who want to explore the edge of mystery while staying firmly grounded in ethical entertainment.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand how séance-style magic works—why it feels so powerful, and how to perform it with respect and control—this DVD opens the door.

Just remember:
Handled with care, it becomes something audiences never forget.