The Salem Haunted Magic Show

Now in its 16th year, The Salem Haunted Magic Show is a live theatrical performance that blends magic, mind reading and ghost stories. Its current production, HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic!, centers on psychics and the unexplained, with thoughts revealed, names discovered, drawings duplicated and predictions that seem to come true. It bills itself as Salem’s only live haunted magic show, and it deliberately skips the rabbits, top hats and glittery boxes of a traditional magic act.

Audience participation drives the evening. Guests may be called onstage to handle mysterious artifacts or take part in surprise demonstrations, while shifting lights, sound design and unexpected visuals turn the theater into a dark, suspenseful space. The tone leans toward eerie storytelling and psychological illusion rather than gore or cheap jump scares, aiming for a show that is funny, mysterious and unsettling, and one that draws on the city’s long history of folklore, superstition and fascination with the unknown.

What to Know

• The show is designed for ages 10 and up.
• The theater is fully accessible, with a ground-level elevator that goes directly to the theater floor.
• Seating is offered in general admission, preferred and front-row VIP tiers.
• Senior, military and student discounts are available.
• HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is an all-new production for the 2026 season.