SPOOK SHOWS

Spook showsFrom MagicPedia

Spook shows were live magic shows, most notably around Halloween time, during the 1930's through 1960's that would play movie houses in small towns.
Most used old live theater special effects and various magic techniques that provided an eerie experience for those who attended.

Also calling themselves "Midnight Horror Shows" when blood and more gory effects were used on stage to keep up with those who needed more shocking images to be scared.

When I was a kid Spook Shows were a special treat a couple of times

of the year.

I remember the Old Wicomico Theatre, in Salisbury, standing in a huge line

waiting to buy a ticket.

In later years when I worked with Phil Chandler He talked a lot

about the subject as He worked for one show out of Ohio.

I also remember when they used to play the Old Delmar Drive-In in

Delmar, DE.

I never went to one there but was told they performed the show on the

roof of the snack bar!