Guinness World Record Attempt

Canhead

Get ready to witness the unbelievable! Guinness World Record attempt by former World Record Holder, Jamie “Canhead” Keeton is planned for Dark Art & Oddities Con 2025! Famous for his mind-boggling ability to stick cans and bottles to his skin, Canhead has wowed audiences on Ripley’s Believe It or Not and TV worldwide. Meet him in person, grab a selfie, and experience one of the strangest, most unforgettable oddities you’ll ever see!

The World Record Attempt will take place in the main vendor room Stage
on Saturday at 2:30PM!

Indie Horror Film Festival
The 2025 Indie Horror Film Festival will take place on Sunday, November 16th at 1PM and is included in the convention general admission for FREE!
www.IndieHorrorFest.com

Film Festival Schedule:

Film Block A – 1:00PM

• Firecrow 20m
• Becoming of Age 12m
• Find Me 10m
• Be Nice 7m
• Weirdos 6m
• Clown-Lander 5m

Film Block B – 2:30PM

• Spider in the Cupboard 22m
• Tattletale 22m
• After Death Do Us Part 19m
• Keep Them Safe 12m
• Forever, Caroine 12m
• Hoard 4m

Film Block C – 4:30PM

• The Ghost That Wouldn’t Die 24m
• Swine and Dine 22m
• An Affair at the End of Time 15m
• Hell From the Shadows 13m
• Sisterhood 10m
• Paspocalypse 6m
• Izzy 5m

Spotting the Lie
With Judith Yates

Former investigator Judith A Yates is a Wicklander-Zulwalski Interview & Interrogations graduate who has interviewed hundreds of people in criminal and civil cases. She shares basic information you can use in multiple situations to reveal deception.

Are they lying? In this class, you will be given basic tools to determine how truthful someone is being, from your spouse to the car salesman, your boss to the repairman. Learn subtle cues in kinesics and words to help you spot dishonest communication.

Saturday, November 15th at 11:30AM!
3rd Floor Entertainment Room

The Hauntings of Bachelors Grove
With Dale Kaczmarek

Step into the shadow-draped woods of this legendary south-suburban burial ground and join Dale Kaczmarek — veteran investigator and founder of the Ghost Research Society — as he guides you through one of America’s most enduring paranormal mysteries. With more than four decades of fieldwork in the Chicago area, Kaczmarek has documented chilling sightings, infrared anomalies, and spectral lights at Bachelor’s Grove.

Saturday, November 15th at 1PM!
3rd Floor Entertainment Room

World Premiere Film Screenings
By Domenic Migliore & Willy Adkins

The Death of Harold
Monster Attraction
The Imp of the Perverse

Short films will be followed by a Live Q&A with the filmmakers!

Saturday, November 15th at 4PM!
3rd Floor Entertainment Room

Whispers in the Dark
A Dark Literature Reading Series
Directed by Becky Lange

Scottish Play
Nina Trader

Girl with Green Ribbon
Nina Trader

Skin Stealer
Tim Kydde

Mothman Prophecy
Sara Tucker

Tale of the Twisted Claw
Kirk Larson

Our girl, Donna
Georgia Delis

Ghost Lights
Becky Lange

Saturday, November 15th at 5:30PM!
3rd Floor Entertainment Room

Explore Your Energy
Aura Photography Workshop
with Jenny Davis
Saturday, November 15th at 11:30AM
Limited to 10 People
1 Hour Duration

Add On Ticket $40 (must be purchased in addition to General Admission pass)

Step into the mystical world of aura colors and chakras with Jenny Davis, Reiki master and podcast host of Unturned Pages. Since 2012, Jenny has been exploring the metaphysical world, and since 2019, she’s been on a mission to uncover the secrets of aura colors and the seven main chakras.

At this hands-on workshop, you’ll experience the magic of our cutting-edge aura cloud machine, which reads your energy to reveal the vibrant colors of your aura, analyze your energy levels, and show how open your chakras are. Each participant will receive a personalized aura photo and a detailed 15-page report, including graphics and insights into your unique energy field—all sent directly to your email for further exploration.

Join us for a deep dive into your aura and discover the colors of your soul!

Workshop Cost: $40
Includes: Aura Photography, chakra analysis, 15-page personalized report

Witches Protection Bottle Workshop
Learn by creating your own Protection Bottle with Serenity Rayne
Saturday, November 15th at 1PM
Limited to 12 People
1 Hour Duration

Add On Ticket $25 (must be purchased in addition to General Admission pass)

Join Serenity Rayne in crafting your own Protection Bottle! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a personal protection bottle using mystical ingredients and traditional techniques. All materials and guided instruction are included, allowing you to craft a unique charm to take home. Perfect for those looking to add a protective touch to their spiritual practice!

Workshop Cost: $25
Includes: Workshop, All Materials, Instruction

Insect Pinning Workshops
Learn to pin and frame an insect! with AJ’s Arthropods and Bioactive Supplies
Saturday, November 15th at 4PM
or
Sunday, November 16th at 4PM
Limited to 12 People
1 Hour Duration

Add On Ticket $35 (must be purchased in addition to General Admission pass)

Join AJ’s Arthropods and Bioactive Supplies to learn the art of insect pinning! Choose from a selection of fascinating insects, then follow guided instruction to pin and frame your specimen. With all materials provided, you’ll leave with a beautifully preserved, framed insect to display in your collection. Perfect for nature lovers and curious collectors alike!

Workshop Cost: $35
Includes: Workshop, instruction, insect, pinning and framing materials.

Anti-Anxiety Satchel Workshop
Learn by creating your own Satchel with Serenity Rayne
Sunday, November 16th at 1PM
Limited to 12 People
1 Hour Duration

Add On Ticket $25 (must be purchased in addition to General Admission pass)

Join Serenity Rayne in creating a personalized Anti-Anxiety Satchel designed to help ease stress and promote calm. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the properties of each ingredient and how to combine them for grounding and relaxation. All materials and instructions are provided, and you’ll take home your own handcrafted satchel for peace and balance. Perfect for those seeking a mindful addition to their self-care routine!

Workshop Cost: $25
Includes: Workshop, All Materials, Instruction

Kitchen Witchery: Herbs, Magic & Elixirs
Come learn the art of Kitchen Witchery—magical herbs, rituals, and a hands-on Elderberry Elixir you’ll take home!
Presented by Thyme n’ Again Apothecary
Sunday, November 16th at 2:30PM
Limited to 12 People
1 Hour Duration

Kitchen Witchery: Herbs, Magic & Elixirs
Step into the heart of the hearth and discover the magic woven into everyday herbs. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to turn your kitchen into a sacred space of healing and enchantment. Together we’ll explore the history and practice of kitchen witchery—how herbs have been used for nourishment, protection, and spiritual connection across the ages.

You’ll create your own Elderberry Elixir, blending immune-boosting herbal wisdom with intention-setting magic, and take home a personalized jar to continue your practice. We’ll also share rituals, recipes, and magical kitchen techniques you can bring into your daily life—whether for healing, protection, prosperity, or simply adding a touch of ritual to the everyday.

Perfect for beginners or seasoned herbalists looking to deepen their craft, this workshop will connect you to the old ways of the hearth witch, where every simmering pot becomes a spell and every meal an offering.

Workshop Cost: $25
Includes: Workshop, Instruction
Presented by Thyme ‘n Again Apothecary

Ghost Hunting Techniques
With Dale Kaczmarek

Join legendary paranormal investigator Dale Kaczmarek for a focused, hands-on workshop exploring the core tools and methods of modern ghost hunting. From capturing EVPs to monitoring environmental activity, Dale shares practical techniques drawn from over 40 years of field research — including his work at some of the Midwest’s most haunted locations.

Whether you’re new to investigating or looking to refine your skills, this session delivers real insight, helpful guidance, and stories from one of the most trusted names in the field.

Sunday, November 16th at 11:30AM
Limited to 12 People
1 Hour Duration

Workshop Cost: $10
Includes: Workshop, Instruction
Presented by Ghost Research Society