Enjoy our premium ticket for some special after-hours activities. We’ll have advanced classes, a masquerade ball, cool activities, and much more going on from early morning into the wee hours of the next one! A full weekend pass will give you access to almost everything!
Friday:
Dinner with Psychic Medium Josh Simonds
Since 2017, psychic medium and author Josh Simonds has been bringing connection, compassion, and clarity to individuals and audiences alike. With deep respect for Spirit and an authentic, grounded approach full of love, Josh channels our Beloved Dead, Ancestors, and Helping Spirits to deliver messages that offer insight, comfort, and direction.
Josh is the author of The Beginner’s Guide to Runes and The Secret to Life Ain’t So Secret, works that reflect his commitment to accessible spiritual wisdom and practical mysticism. In addition to his writing and reading practice, he is the host of the Die Laugh Love Podcast, where he blends online spirit galleries with humor, heart, and honest conversations about life, love, loss, and the magic that threads through it all.
Based out of Littleton, New Hampshire, Josh works both in person and online. You can learn more about his work at joshsimonds.com.
New this year to the Magickal Marketplace is a dinner with psychic medium Josh Simonds! Enjoy a catered dinner with Josh, and then stay for a John Edwards style group reading by Josh!
Spirit Gallery Readings
For about two hours during his Spirit Gallery Readings, Josh connects with Spirit and moves around the room sharing messages from loved ones, Ancestors, and helping spirits. Some moments are tender, some are surprising, and many are funny, as Spirit has a great sense of humor and Josh always lets that come through.
Not everyone will receive a direct message in a group setting, but everyone walks away with something, because when one person receives a message, the whole room does as well.
Josh’s style is relaxed, conversational, and real. No spooky theatrics, and no fortune-telling tactics. Just a normal guy talking with Spirit and sharing what comes through with honesty and heart, Josh’s events are about connection, community, and remembering that love doesn’t end.
This dinner is a special event, and there are only 60 seats available. It requires a special VIP ticket, which can be purchased online as part of the Friday After Dark ticket, or part of the Full Weekend Pass. These tickets can only be purchased online before the event, with the deadline one week before the event.
Dance Showcase and Performance
Experience a unique After Dark offering where the worlds of dance, music, community and spirituality converge in a community friendly dance performance. We start the evening with dance performances as an offering to the community. Enjoy the works of cultural dance, fusion dance and movement artists from all around New England. We honor the history and stories of the Myth and Superstition all over the world. Then stay for a Drum Circle lead by professional percussionist, Dave Curry. Become part of the heartbeat of the Magickal Marketplace Community. Dance the night away in an open and freeing dance space. Step into a world of magick, music, percussion, and community.
Zabel and The ZaBellies are a theatrical belly dance inspired performing troupe who have had the pleasure of performing with each other for the past 10 years! They travel all around New England performing everything from traditional inspired Middle Eastern choreography to modern theatrical and spiritual original works of performance art. Zabel and the ZaBellies hope you will enjoy their original story telling through dance at their next performance!
Freestyle Drum Circle lead by Dave Curry
Anyone attending the convention is invited to participate in the freestyle drum & dance circle which will be facilitated by Dave “Drumhead” Curry from Drums For One & All. All skill levels are welcome. He will start things off with some basic instruction on how to play some of the common drum types, as well as teaching you some of the most recognizable drum rhythms that are popular in drum circles. There will also be an opportunity for people to “freestyle” or spontaneously improvise rhythms on the spot. If you have your own drum or percussion gadgets, bring them along. There will be loaner drums available for borrowing on a first come, first serve basis. Dancers are also welcome in the circle, and poi spinners or hoopers are welcome outside the circle so as not to bonk anyone on the head.
Dave Curry is the creator of Drums For One & All, the umbrella under which he offers event facilitation, workshop instruction, private lessons, live performances, and drum repairs. Since 2001, Dave has led the popular FreeDrum event every month, as well as the SpiritDrum event since 2006. Dave is the co-creator and organizer for the Eastern Mass Rhythm Festival, which is entering its 20th season. For 14 years, Dave taught hand drumming through the Assabet school in Marlborough MA, and now he currently teaches through the Groton Hill Music Center in Groton MA. He is the author of two books on hand drumming and percussion. Dave is the creative director of the Drum Nomads performance ensemble. Over the past 26 years, Dave has led nearly 2000 drumming events at schools, churches, colleges, libraries, retreat centers and other institutions across New England.
Opening Blessing Ritual
On our 13th year, there will be an Opening Ritual on Friday evening at this year’s Magickal Marketplace. Join Val & Irena Stormcrow and the Serenity Circle Coven the Opening Blessing Ritual. We will be honoring the spirits and elementals of our event space. We will also raise positive energies of wellness, abundance, inspiration, and joy for our patrons, artisans, musicians, readers, presenters, and volunteers!
Saturday:
The Superstition & Myth Masquerade Ball
with Ashborne!
Dress as your favorite Superstition or Myth for the costume contest, enjoy incredible music, and spend the evening dancing and having fun. Small munchies will be provided, and there will be a cash bar.
Ashborne is a 5-piece, poly-jam-erous rock and roll blues band, playing ready-to-rock originals that you won’t forget! They’ve been playing together since 2024, and get their inspiration from the 80s and 90s, and add to it their own unique musical backgrounds to create a unique blend of blues, rock, metal, and country. They all came together to make originals they love to share and perform. Welcome to their world of rhythms and harmonies where every beat turns into a delightful adventure! Dive in with them to explore the joyous tunes that make your heart dance and your soul sing. They bring high energy to the stage wherever they go, and they play rock and blues tunes that will get you on your feet dancing with their catchy tunes and they have an energy that will leave you feeling awesome!
They are currently located out of Bow, NH and perform locally in both New Hampshire and sometimes Massachusetts. They competed at higher educations Battle of the bands and were invited to play at Higher Educations Afterparty event both at Electric Haze in Worcester MA. They’ve also played at venues around New Hampshire and they were a part of MiniFests mini tour when it came through the Boston area. They are so happy to be able to share their music with everyone, and are looking forward to playing at this year’s Magical Marketplace masquerade ball! https://www.ashbornenh.com/
There will once again be prizes for the best costumes. This year’s theme is Superstition & Myth. This can be defined as any type of mythical being or superstition representation, such as black cats, ladders, broken mirrors, cracked sidewalks, Friday the 13th, etc. Costumes should be designed with these in mind! So put together and wear your best interpretation of a superstition or myth. Prizes will be based on the following categories: Best Group (max 5 people), Most Creative, and the Best Representation of a Superstition or Myth.
Advanced Classes and Lectures
Candlelight Labyrinth Walk
with Tracy Andryc
Walk the labyrinth in this After Dark workshop and experience the meditative magic of the labyrinth. Beautifully setup in the Federal room, candles and music bring the experience to life. You can walk the Labyrinth anytime during the time it is open. Allow yourself 10-20 minutes to do so.
Labyrinth walking is an ancient practice used by many different faiths for spiritual centering, contemplation, and prayer. Entering the serpentine path of a labyrinth, you walk slowly while quieting your mind and focusing on a spiritual question or prayer. Walking a labyrinth is a form of active meditation which is unique from meditation while standing still, sitting, or lying down. Active meditation provides many benefits, and labyrinth walking is a unique spiritual experience. Learn more about labyrinth walking meditation and its potential benefits.
Tracy Andryc has been sharing her love of the labyrinth since her first walk on its path in 1998. She sees the labyrinth as a universal tool that can be used in a magical/spiritual context, regardless of your religious path. Tracy received her training from The Labyrinth Guild of New England and the Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress, author and founder of Veriditas. She takes a holistic approach to her labyrinth work by incorporating other modalities such as Reiki, crystal grids/healing, breath work, sound and sacred dance. For over two decades, she has facilitated workshops and rituals on the labyrinth and other topics at venues along the east coast of the US.
Superstitions in Sacred Sexuality (The Sacred, The Profane, The Taboo)
with Wrentek MacGowan
Join me for a lively discussion surrounding the Superstitions in Sacred Sexuality and how we define the Sacred, the Profane and the Taboo. We will explore the intersectionality of these topics and how they relate to Sacred Sexuality. Must be over the age of 18. Please be prepared to discuss topics of sex and of a sexual nature. There will be no nudity or sexual contact in this class.
Wrentek is a lifelong explorer and practitioner of primal earth energies. He utilizes multiple earth – based traditions including Celtic, Norse, African, Mayan as examples in his training and healing sessions. Additionally, he uses somatic body work, elements of Tantra, breathwork and more to support seekers. He is Reiki Master Teacher in the traditions of Usui Tibetan, Karuna and Shambala. Wren has many years of Runic Study. He is a certified Global Fire Walk Instructor and facilitator. He is Pagan Priest having graduated seminary training with the Temple of Witchcraft. Wren uses all these energies and more in the facilitation of Ordeal path, Leather / BDSM, Sacred Sexuality Trainings, Sex Magic Workshops, Earth Energy Retreats, Runic Initiations, Vision Quests, Ritual and more. Wren creates an open & safe environment for clients and students regardless of sexual orientation, lifestyle, gender identity, or gender expression. Wren is available to speak or facilitate workshops on any of the above in a class or private environment setting.
Just The Facts, Ma’at: Ancient Egyptian Magic, Plain and Simple
With Sophia Kelly Shultz
Just as the wonders of ancient Egyptian culture need no embellishment, the complex and fascinating magical practices of the ancient Egyptians do not need the imaginative embellishments envisioned by modern authors and practitioners. This workshop explores the core concepts surrounding ancient Egyptian magic, providing information about core beliefs and practices that spanned the 30 centuries of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, artist and author Sophia Kelly Shultz has led what can only be described as a colorful life. Educated in the hallowed halls of the University of Pennsylvania, she studied Egyptology with a particular focus on the language, and spent many happy hours in the storage areas seldom seen by outsiders. A lifetime later, her love affair with all things ancient Egyptian has not waned, and she loves opportunities to do research on different aspects of the discipline. Sophia has followed a non-traditional shamanic path which connects particularly with rocks and running water. Her practice also includes counseling others and teaching that “creativity” does not mean “creating things that other people will like.” Sophia lives in the hard coal region of Pennsylvania with her husband, and a super-enthusiastic Springer Spaniel.
When the Dark Comes a’Rising: Managing Negative Entities
with CoyoteSkyWoman
“Something’s under the bed/Now it’s out in the hedge/There’s a big black crow sitting on my window ledge/And I hear something scratching through the wall…I hate to be all alone/outside the door, it followed me home…” – “Goodnight Moon” by Shivaree.
In the world of paganism and magic, there is a great belief in the spirit world. Many of the connections that we make with spirits are positive and good…but what do we do when they’re not? How do we handle those that don’t have our best interests at heart? Are all of these spirits malicious or are some just crying for attention? Please join me in a discussion about negative entities and some of the ways that we as magical practitioners can deal with them.
CoyoteSkyWoman has been a member of the local pagan community for over 30 years. A practicing shaman, her experience has included a diverse background, including Land work, energy rebalancing, cleansings, channeling, and spirit work. She is the author of three fantasy novels and spends her days tormenting students with the English language.
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