Presented by Kelsey Josephson
Journey into the archives to uncover how Nikola Tesla’s experiments and demonstrations at the 1893 Exposition helped shape the Victorian fascination with the impossible. We’ll explore patents, exhibition programs, and firsthand accounts that reveal how electricity, illusion, and scientific spectacle blurred the line between reality and wonder. Discover how these historical materials illuminate a world captivated by transformation and technological marvels—echoing the topsy?turvy spirit of Wonderland. Together, we’ll examine how these innovations continue to influence steampunk aesthetics and imaginative worldbuilding.
Kelsey Josephson is a Midwestern author of strange steampunk and reinvented fairy tales. Her creativity is fueled by a love of Universal Monster movies, an obsession with Nikola Tesla, and iced coffee. When she’s not writing, she’s either lost in a fairy tale or searching through archives for inspiration. She is a member of SFWA and ALLi, and the proud winner of the Tippy Golden Teacup Award for Bibliomancy.
Her work includes Strange Happenings, a gaslamp fantasy series set in an alternate timeline, and Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast, a steampunk fairy tale retelling. To up to date on her latest releases, events, and more, visit kelseyjosephson.com or follow her on social media @authorkelseyjosephson
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