National Spiritualist Association of Churches
Events & Courses
An exclusive evening of Austin history and Victorian Spiritualism awaits you at The Driskill Hotel.
On Friday, October 30, the First Spiritualist Church of Austin returns to its historic roots in the Crystal Room for A Séance at the Driskill: Dialogues with the dead, an intimate benefit supporting the preservation of the landmark Church location in Hyde Park.
The Evening Features:
💀An opening cocktail reception
💀A presentation on the golden age of spirit communication by noted historian and author Brandon Hodge (Supernatural Machines)
💀A chance to experiment with authentic Supernatural Machines from Hodge’s collection
💀A traditional, seated Spiritualist séance led in one of Texas's most storied spaces
Details & Intimate Sittings:
Friday, October 30, 2026
The Driskill Hotel, Crystal Room
🕯️Twilight Sitting: 6 – 8 PM
🕯️Witching Hour Sitting: 9 – 11 PM
Benefactor Tiers:
VIP Patron ($500): Front-row seating, a guaranteed personal reading from a Church Medium, a signed edition of Supernatural Machines, and complimentary cocktails.
General Admission ($250): Full access to the reception, lecture, and séance.
Capacity is strictly limited to preserve an authentic, intimate parlor atmosphere.
TABLE TIPPING WORKSHOPS!
February 19th & 26th | $20-30
First Spiritualist Church of Austin
4200 Ave D, Austin, TX
Join The Austin Séance on Thursday, Feb. 19, and Thursday, Feb. 26, for two evenings of spirit communication experimentation. Part of our continuing "Voices Series" at the First Spiritualist Church of Austin, each of these 90-minute gatherings will focus on the history and old-time practice of Victorian table tipping and table turning. Tickets cost $20 per session, or get a two-session deal for just $30. Alternatively, sign up as a paid member of The Austin Séance Patreon and receive FREE admission to both workshops. Use the QR code for tickets. Find Patreon info at www.patreon.com/TheAustinSeance.