This is a parlour and stage magic show encased in the mysterious and often eerie world of yurei and yokai. The production is a multi-media and performance evening combining illusions, history, storytelling, bunraku, Noh, and more to weave a creepy web of scary stories each paired with a performance or art piece to transport the audience to a time of onmyōji. Educational, beautifully macabre, distinctly Japanese, and entertaining of course.
Follow Schreiben the Conjurer as he takes you through this peculiar world of spirits, investigating it through a Westerner’s perspective while tackling biases and misconceptions to spirit the audience away to another time and place in our world’s history.
Story by actor, writer, and folklorist Dwight Sora.
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"Kaidan: an Evening of 100 Spirits" at Plays & Players this September. Your generous donation directly funds the collaborative efforts of anthropologists, folklorists, and professional magicians, ensuring an authentic and enthralling theatrical experience.
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With over 15 years of experience in magic and mentalism, Schreiben is a passionate performer dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences that blur the line between illusion and reality. Drawing inspiration from history, folklore, and theatrical storytelling, creating an immersive performance that captivates the mind and stirs the imagination.
Schreiben is thrilled to be part of a brand-new show and excited to collaborate and push creative boundaries, he invites audiences to step into a world where magic, myth, and mystery collide.
LEAD PERFORMER
Dwight Sora is half-Japanese (father) and half-Korean (mother). Grew up in the Chicago suburb of River Forest. Has studied the Japanese martial art of aikido since 1993 and holds a rank of sandan (third degree black belt). Started while an exchange student attending Waseda University in Tokyo. He is an accomplished actor (stage and film), voiceover actor, and writer.
WRITER/FOLKLORIST
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Coming Soon:
- Suntory Cocktail Menu
- Gallery
- Yokai Parade
- Educational Notes