{"product_id":"918","title":"Séance by Dixie Dooley - DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/cdn.penguinmagic.com\/h264\/trailers\/51894355ea886.mp4\" width=\"100%\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eStep into the séance room—where imagination does the heavy lifting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eThis DVD isn’t about belief. It’s about \u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eexperience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eThis course explores the séance strictly as \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"713\"\u003etheatrical magic\u003c\/strong\u003e—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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eAs Dixie Dooley puts it:\u003cbr data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e“In the séance room, two things matter. What happens… and how we explain it.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eInside, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eYou’ll explore effects such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eSpirit Slates\u003c\/strong\u003e where messages mysteriously appear\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eHaunted objects\u003c\/strong\u003e that move with a will of their own\u003cbr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eSpirit manifestations\u003c\/strong\u003e using cloth, keys, cards, and ashes\u003cbr data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eThe Haunted Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e, a self-moving card revelation\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eClassic séance staples\u003c\/strong\u003e including spirit tables, floating objects, cabinets, and black art techniques\u003cbr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eComedy séance routines\u003c\/strong\u003e that release tension while keeping audiences captivated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eYou’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eIn 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 \u003cem data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eWorld of the Unreal\u003c\/em\u003e show—packed with ideas you can adapt immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eThis is a deep dive into \u003cstrong data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003emood, structure, and storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e, not belief systems. It’s for performers who want to explore the edge of mystery while staying firmly grounded in ethical entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2900\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJust remember:\u003cbr data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2831\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandled with care, it becomes something audiences never forget.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47541514961114,"sku":"p-918","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/7176\/9223\/files\/Seance_web.jpg?v=1769554329","url":"https:\/\/wundergroundmagicshop.com\/products\/918","provider":"Wunderground Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}