by JP Dean | Sep 30, 2023
Lurking in the Shadows . . . Many plots and schemes are unfolding in the shadows of the Exposition, and very soon we shall be able to shed some light on all the delights and dangers that you can expect in April 2024! Exhibitor Updates We continue to announce the...
by JP Dean | Aug 19, 2023
The Mysterious House of Spades The 1893 Exposition drew more than 27 million people over the course of its six month run . . . with that many people passing through one spot it was a prime target for pickpockets, scam artists, and other unsavory types. Many of you...
by JP Dean | Aug 12, 2023
Radio Silence . . . Please forgive the fact that roughly a month has gone by since the last weekly update, but I (Jason) fell seriously ill for a few weeks after catching a respiratory bacterial infection on an international flight (despite wearing a mask for almost...
by JP Dean | Jul 14, 2023
DJ Zophiel Returns! In 2023 DJ Zophiel (AKA Thom Truelove) had people dancing at both the Chicago Steampunk Exposition and the International Steampunk Symposium, and we are pleased to announce that in April 2024 he will be returning to Chicago to co-DJ our Masquerade...
by JP Dean | Jun 30, 2023
Valentine Wolfe & the Music of Nosferatu In April 2024, the haunting sounds of Valentine Wolfe will accompany a screening of the classic silent film Nosferatu (1922) as well as other performances from the dark duo. A symphony of darkness, Valentine Wolfe performs...
