Join us for an extraordinary live presentation that delves into the eerie and fascinating world of “problematic” items. This unique presentation will take you on a journey of a slight glimpse of The Radikal's collection and study of objects with dark histories and supernatural ties, surrendered by individuals facing dire paranormal situations.

Lauren and Danny Perez, also known as The Radikals - Investigators and Archivists of the Unknown.

While primarily working in the paranormal field on residential cases, they also work with various Demonologists, Mediums, an Exorcist, as well as other Paranormal Teams to remove “problematic” objects and contain them for safe keeping in their home.

In this captivating presentation, we will explore the process of identifying, acquiring, and analyzing problematic artifacts. Lauren and Danny will share firsthand accounts of their experiences in the field, including encounters with spirits, residual energies, bad decisions, and the chilling consequences of handling these items.

Key Topics

The Art of Collection:

Methods for identifying “problematic” items.

Ethical considerations and the responsibility of handling these objects.

Stories from individuals who have experienced paranormal disturbances due to these items.

Psychometry and Paranormal Research:

Introduction to psychometry and its significance in paranormal studies.

Demonstrations of psychometry techniques using collected artifacts.

Insights gained from psychometry readings and how they contribute to understanding the paranormal.

Case Studies and Personal Accounts:

Detailed presentations of notable cases involving cursed and "problematic" items.

Experiences during investigations.

Testimonials from those who have experienced relief after the removal of these objects from their lives.

Scientific and Spiritual Perspectives:

Examination of the interplay between science and spirituality in the study of haunted artifacts.

Discussions on the potential psychological and metaphysical impacts of these items.

Future directions in paranormal research and the role of "problematic” artifacts in expanding our understanding of the unknown.

Special Features

Live Demonstrations: Audience members will be able to do real-time blind test psychometry readings on certain items. The Radikals will document the psychometry readings and audience feelings and reveal how close they are to the to the actual item's history.

Interactive Q&A Session: Engage with our duo, ask questions, and share your own paranormal experiences.

Artifact Exhibit: View a curated selection of “problematic” items up close, with detailed histories and evidence of their paranormal significance.

Prepare to be enthralled as we unravel the mysteries of “problematic” items and their profound impact on those who encounter them. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, this presentation promises to be an enlightening and spine-tingling experience. Don’t miss your chance to explore the echoes of the unknown!

Come dressed in your favorite Steam Punk costume and enjoy Chinese dinner of your choice.

Robert Oakes, author of Ghosts of the Berkshires and The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires, will share ghost lore and paranormal reports from many locations throughout Berkshire County in western Massachusetts. Oakes will also offer insights into the many mysteries that swirl around The Mount and Ventfort Hall, both in Lenox, MA, two Gilded Age estates where he has led ghost tours for years.

About the Presenter

Robert Oakes is an author, teacher, storyteller, and performing songwriter. He has written three books, The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires (2023), Ghosts of Northwestern New Jersey (2022), and Ghosts of the Berkshires (2020), all published by Arcadia Publishing. He has also released numerous recordings of original songs. Since 2010, Robert has led ghost tours at historic locations in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, including Ventfort Hall and Edith Wharton's The Mount. He has also given talks and readings, and led a writing workshop at Arrowhead, home of Herman Melville. He has appeared on Syfy’s Ghost Hunters, Jeff Belanger’s New England Legends series on PBS, and The Apple Seed show on BYUradio and has been featured in The Boston Globe, The Berkshire Eagle, and numerous other media outlets. Robert has written and produced media for AAA, Canyon Ranch, and a number of other organizations and performs as part of the folk music duo Oakes and Smith. Robert has taught elementary, middle, and high school English, as well as adult workshops, and currently serves as associate director of communications at Rectory School in Pomfret, CT.

Aubrey Northrop - Mysteries of the Sorrel Weed House

Step through the doors and enter the Most Haunted House in America with its Lead Paranormal Investigator, Aubrey Northrop. Built in the 1830s on the site of the bloody Siege of Savannah, the house is home to a myriad reports of supernatural sightings, sounds, smells and so much more! But who - or what - is behind the mysteries of the Sorrel Weed House?

Aubrey Northrop is the Lead Paranormal Investigator at the Sorrel Weed House in Savannah, Georgia. The house is regarded by many as the most haunted in America and has featured on episodes of Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters, Ghost Brothers and countless more.

Spirit Quest 2024 Escape Room:

Eccentric Madam Bezumnaya has invited guests to her Fortune-Telling Studio to witness the opening of her famed “Cabinet of Curiosities”. Little do they know that through her contacts with the Spirit World, she has summoned a DEMON whom she has managed to imprison in an item in her mysterious Cabinet! She has plans to have him do all her evil bidding; however, on the night of the event, she is thrown into an Asylum for the Criminally Insane. Without her there to contain him, the Demon will escape to wreak his own horrible havoc upon the world…beginning with Madam Bezumnaya’s GUESTS! They will need to find the key and code in time, before the Demon is set free!

Think you can solve the Mystery of the Cabinet of Curiosities? Come to Spirit Quest this year and find out!