Before the show even begins, our hostess, Lisa Krol, makes sure the room is protected by carefully placing a circle of salt around the audience to keep unwanted spirits away. From that moment on, Things That Go Bump creates an atmosphere where it becomes increasingly difficult to tell what is part of the performance and what might be something more, something on the other side of the veil! Even the biggest skeptic, like myself, may find themselves questioning what they just witnessed by the end of the show.

The performance combines storytelling, illusion, and audience interaction to create an experience that feels much more intimate than simply watching from your seat. There is something especially effective about being so close to the action, knowing that at any moment, you might become part of whatever is happening around the table. Lisa has such an amazing way of making the audience feel so immersed in the show that you almost find yourself hoping she'll pick you for one of her volunteers, while still keeping you constantly on your toes.

I won't give away what happens at the table, but Things That Go Bump is the kind of performance that makes you question your own eyes while you're watching it. "You see, but you do not observe", a line that becomes increasingly true as the show unfolds. If you enjoy a little mystery, a little fear, and not knowing exactly how something was done, this is one to check out.