Tackling Terrifying Taboos Vol 9 - The Year of the Ghost Story (24th Sept, 7PM BST)

Almost a decade ago, Peter suggested we try a one-off Alakazam Academy dedicated to the darker side of magic… bizarre magic.

It was an overwhelming success.

What was meant to be a one-off became an Alakazam tradition, and now, nine volumes later, Tackling Terrifying Taboos is still one of the events our Taboos alumni look forward to every year.

And this year… we’re getting ghostly!

We’ve put together a collection of horrendously spooky stories and wonderfully eerie mysteries, involving ghostly clowns, haunted artefacts and even a board game that was BANNED in the 1980s.

And yes… we have one.

We’re going to play it LIVE!

You’ll discover the dark secret hidden within an old yearbook page as we attempt to raise the dead and uncover what really happened on one fateful day.

We’ll investigate the disturbing story of a famous writer who began receiving mysterious letters from an unknown fan. Each one contained a Polaroid photograph… and what followed eventually pushed him to breaking point.

We’ll also travel back to a time before digital cameras and video, when parapsychologists were desperately trying to capture physical evidence of ghosts.

What did they discover?

And more importantly… can you really believe your own eyes?

As always with Tackling Terrifying Taboos, expect creepy performances, strange stories, wonderfully bizarre ideas and of course, the secrets behind the magic.

So turn down the lights, check what’s hiding behind you and join us online on 24th September 2026 at 7.00pm for a frighteningly good evening of bizarre magic.

Halloween is coming…

Tackling Terrifying Taboos 9 awaits.

Recording Included!

When you book your place for this Academy, you’ll also receive a full recording of the event to keep forever—watch and rewatch at your own pace!

First time joining an Academy? Don’t worry! it couldn’t be easier:

On the evening, log in to your Alakazam account.

Head to the “My Academies” section.

Click on the event title.

The livestream will appear right at the top of the page—ready for you to enjoy!

It’s that simple. Join us live or catch up any time with your permanent recording.