Enigmacons
Where intelligent people discuss the paranormal
Doors open at 10:30 am Saturday April 22
SOLD OUT!
Enigmacons
Where intelligent people discuss the paranormal
Doors open at 10:30 am Saturday April 22
SOLD OUT!
Event Location - St Albans Radford, Virginia
Event Schedule
Escape Room runs at:
11:00am
12:30pm
2:00pm
3:30pm
and
5:00pm
12:00 noon until 1pm
Paranormal Tour of St Albans!
1:00 pm until 2:00 pm
Greg Graham-Copper Head
Grand Staircase
Scott Sukel
Connector Hallway
2:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Miranda Young the Ghost Biker
Grand Staircase
Allen Marston
Connector Hallway
3:00 pm until 4:00 pm
Sisterhood of Magick & Wonders
Grand Staircase
Robbin Terry
Connector Hallway
4:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Mike Goncalves & Chris Smith TWC
Grand Staircase
Adam Bonnett
Connector Hallway
5:00 pm until 6:00 pm
Steve Dills
Grand Staircase
Mountain Souls Paranormal
Connector Hallway
7:00pm until 8:00pm
Walk of Fear!
8:00 pm until 1:00 am
Investigation of St Albans with the Speakers!
Event Highlights
Vendors selling crafts, art, and memorabilia!
Escape Room!
Tour of St Albans!
Lectures about many aspects of the paranormal!
Paranormal Investigation!
Your ticket to Enigmacons includes a day of interactive lectures and an investigation of St Albans on Saturday, April 22, 2023
Buy your ticket now by clicking on the PayPal tab.
Please bring your printed receipt.
The Escape Room runs all day from 11:00 until 5:00 pm
and is an additional charge of ten (10) dollars.
The Walk of Fear!
Test yourself and or your friends.
Enigmacons is a completely DRAMA FREE conference.
Drama of any sort will not be tolerated. Those that violate this will be asked to leave without refund.
Please allow others to have a difference of opinion.
It's fine to disagree in a respectful way. Enjoy meeting each other and exchanging ideas and experiences!
Please be safe, no running in the building.
Speakers
The Sisterhood of Magick and Wonders
The Sisterhood of Magick and Wonder is a troupe of southern psychics, mediums, and witches who are descendants of the mystics of the mountains, Appalachian Granny Women. The Sisters have a special talent for demonstrations of mediumship and psychic abilities on stage dur gallery readings, having performed at venues all over the country. They are also renowned for their Victorian seances, which are unique and profoundly exciting events. The Sisters, who are all Reiki Masters, are in demand for their energy healing events, which can be performed for a large audience, or in an individual setting. These energy healing sessions often help with stress and anxiety, as well as, offer other health benefits. All of the women in the Sisterhood are also palmists and are available to work in a group or event setting by walking amongst guests and providing interesting and thrilling entertainment. The Sisters read tarot/oracle cards, receive angelic messages, tasseography (tea leaf readings), scry (crystal ball/black mirror), perform psychometry, read witches runes, read ink, perform hypnosis (trained through the National Guild of Hypnotists), and much more. These multi-talented women speak at conventions and events around the country on topics spanning the metaphysical and paranormal realms. The Sisterhood is featured in a new documentary, Season of the Witch, released in October of 2022 to international distribution, which focuses on modern witchcraft as told through their perspective. They are authors, having published over 20 paranormal-themed books, including their newest book, Spells and Stories of the Sisterhood of Magick and Wonders. They will be releasing an oracle deck, The Sisterhood of Magick and Wonders Oracle Cards, as well as a new book, Book of Shadows - The Sisterhood of Magick and Wonders, in the spring of 2023. This troupe of talented witches will cast a spell through the laughter and more somber moments of the audience's experience to make any event memorable and magickal!
Mike Goncalves & Chris Smith (TWC)
Christopher Lee Smith was born and Raised in Gallatin Tennessee and Rocked in the cradle of southern pride and a strict missionary baptist upbringing. Chris is very family oriented and Deeply rooted in his Christian Faith. His curiosity of paranormal activity stemmed from a supernatural experience that took place in his grandfathers old barn located in the outskirts of rural Tennessee. Chris then began researching a phenomenon known as “Shadow People”, shadow-like humanoid figures that, according to believers, are seen mostly in peripheral vision. They are sometimes regarded in modern folklore and paranormal popular culture as malicious, evil spirits or “wraiths”. A hard core sceptic of ghosts in the traditional since, Chris believes in the plan of God the Father: You die, you are judged, you go to your “long home”. The nature of your home depends on your preparations with the big man upstairs prior to your appointment with the reaper. So what's left? The list is of theories are endless in the eyes of TWC founder Chris Smith. “We will never know what they are exactly. That's why we are so dead set on their discovery. It’s our human nature. One thing I know they are not... human.” Chris uses scientific testing and a strong Christian Faith to make his assumptions in a paranormal world, filled with many questions and very few answers.
Mike Goncalves - musician, songwriter, and producer got his first taste of the paranormal working in the shadows of the show Ghost Asylum and on several occasions experienced his own paranormal events while trudging through the darkness of America's most haunted locations. Mike has spent 15 years in the music industry touring the world and sharing the stage with some of rocks most notable icons. It was his countless hours spent in recording studios with state of the art technology that made him curious to see if this advanced audio visual equipment would help uncover evidence that the typical paranormal investigator was missing. As a Wraith Chaser, Mike brings his production expertise to the team lending aid in the quest to uncover the unknown bumps in the night. Mike is a family man, animal lover, and follower of Christ along with his fellow Wraith brothers. His charm and witty personality make him the most likely jokester of the team. But don’t let his wit fool you, mike couldn’t be more serious when it comes to his investigation of the afterlife. “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28)
Miranda Young - Ghost Biker Explorations
Raised in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee, Miranda Young grew up listening to the stories, haints, and lore that were told to her by her grandmother. “Listening to the history and the legends sparked a life-long fascination with the past and with historic places, along with the ghostly myths that surround some of those places; I always wanted to know more.” Another life-long fascination that Young harbored was that of one day riding a motorcycle to visit the locations that hold a haunting history or local legend. “My parents never liked the idea of their daughter riding a motorcycle, but it was an attraction that I just couldn’t shake.” In 2010, Young finally fulfilled that dream when she purchased her first bike, a 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 750. “It was an exhilarating feeling riding my first bike”. In 2011, she bought the bike that she currently rides: a Harley Davidson 883 Iron Sportster.
On her motorcycle, Young was able to couple her passions for riding, urban exploration, and photography as she traveled the back roads of Tennessee looking for abandoned locations or for sites that were connected to folklore and historical tales. “I started taking pictures of the places that I was visiting, and a friend told me that I should start videoing some of these adventures; I said jokingly ‘just call me The Ghost Rider’”. However, that humorous exchange sparked an idea in Young. “The more I rode through the mountains and backroads, the more I thought that I should document these adventures and travel, and why not share my experiences with others?” Through that idea, Ghost Biker Explorations was created in 2018, and it quickly became a popular web-series which highlights Young, her motorcycle, and her investigations of reportedly haunted locations. “What I do is different. I have received a lot of feedback from those that watch the show saying that it appeals to them because I am a female biker, and I ride to and go into places that some men won’t even go. Even if you don’t like ghost stories or legends, the history and the ride routes that I highlight on the show appeals to all bikers. If I can encourage bikers to travel to some of these small towns to experience these places and the history for themselves, then I feel like I have done a good job with my show.”
While based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Young has traveled to and filmed at various locations around the country to feature small towns and local legends, as well as emphasize the adventure associated with riding a motorcycle. “I often say that ‘every town has a ghost story that has been passed down through the generations’, and to travel to these towns on my motorcycle to explore these legends is a dream come true”. Living that dream is paying off for Young as she is gaining attention from riders and fans from around the world who enjoy watching Ghost Biker Explorations episodes. “While I knew that it was an idea that had potential, I never thought it would take off as quickly as it has.” Not only is Young receiving feedback from fans, but she is also getting requests for appearances at Harley Davidson dealerships and at bike events in numerous states. “I am very grateful to White Lightening Harley Davidson for approaching me about holding events at their dealership. They organized and sponsored my first Harley Davidson Meet-and-Greet, and it is exciting to have such an established location and brand supporting what I do.”
With two seasons of Ghost Biker Explorations under her belt, Young is not slowing down on her motorcycle travels and adventures. “Currently we have kick stands up, and I am riding full throttle into season 3 of GBE. Locations in Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina and Indiana will all be featured in my next season, and I cannot wait to share the ride, the history, and the legends with my audience.”
You can follow along with Miranda Young and her adventures by visit www.ghostbikerexplorations.com or by visiting her Facebook page and YouTube Channel under Ghost Biker Explorations.
Mountain Souls Paranormal
Mountain Souls Paranormal is a small, professional minded, group of investigators whose goal is to collect evidence and prove that ghosts exist by using high tech equipment and simple methods to document our experiences. We investigate both private and public locations. We have been active since 2019 and based out of the NRV area.
We enjoy networking with other teams to learn other methods to explore the paranormal field, host events, and meet new people.
Our group primarily consists of volunteers from St Albans Sanatorium, where we spend most of our time.
"Home is where the heart is. It is where we started. Where we belong. Home is where the heart is," -Abhay Jha
Steve Dills
Steve Dills is a paranormal investigator with over a decade of experience investigating the Paranormal. His passion for the paranormal stems from experiences at a very young age. Waking up to your name being whispered into your ear at night, and watching the doors to your bedroom open and close repeatedly are not the things that make up a normal childhood. After years of privately investigating the paranormal on his own, Steve teamed up with a number of other paranormal investigators with the same focus and passion, and founded Transcend Paranormal in 2010, where he remains as the Director of the team.
Since that time, Steve, and Transcend Paranormal, has worked with numerous historical sites to not only research and investigate the Paranormal, but to also support those sites. Since its establishment, Transcend Paranormal has helped to raise funds for over 15 locations & organizations through public investigations, lectures, events, and lending a hand at those sites through volunteer efforts. Transcend continues these efforts today to ensure that the historical sites and locations we investigate continue to be community centers for education and learning. Transcend also offers services to all of those in need - both public and private locations. Transcend operates out of central Virginia and travels when necessary to assist clients.
Steve has recently joined the cast of The Ghost Finders. one of the longest running paranormal shows. Using his background in technology and passion for history, he is the team's historian, and incorporates historical findings alongside the latest tech to explore claims of the paranormal
Steve continues to investigate the paranormal in determination to unveil some of the mysteries around the paranormal by partnering and working with some of the most prominent investigators and figures in the field.
Adam Bonnett - Glider
Adam Bonnett is a paranormal investigator and motivational speaker, but he is not just any paranormal investigator. What makes him different? He’s in a wheelchair. His condition didn’t slow him down, it just forced him to develop creative alternatives. He created and copyrighted a wheelchair bound ghost named Glider, that he uses to represent himself and others with disabilities. Glider is a symbol that there are no limitations to those who truly believe.
Often considered a “rolling trigger object”, Adam uses his unique position to his advantage when investigating. After years of investigating and trying different techniques, one technique started yielding great results. He calls it, “The Paralytic Paranormal Affect”. What is Paralytic Paranormal Affect? It is the situation to where a spirit can relate to someone in a similar position. In my situation, a wheelchair. Is it possible for a door to open after asking for help? Can I use myself as a way to get results? Techniques, trials and consideration of relating to spirits that were in wheelchairs does work!
Greg "Copper Head" Graham
Greg “Copperhead” Graham has had a long-time interest in paranormal investigating. His unique views and inquisitive nature made him a natural in this field. Copperhead has done countless investigations over the years and uses various techniques and unconventional approaches when seeking out the unexplained. He previously worked as a Paranormal Guide at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, has been featured on Discovery 3D’s Forgotten Planet, Paranormal Challenge and Ghost Adventures Aftershocks. He was also interviewed for the 200th episode of Ghost Hunters
Scott Sukel
Scott Sukel is the former Ghost Hunt Manager and Historian at the Ohio State Reformatory. A paranormal investigator since 1993, his cases have ranged from the mundane to the malevolent. He has been called to consult in numerous investigations around the world, investigated for celebrities, and has assisted the Catholic Church. He describes himself as a “skeptical believer” and has experienced more than enough to know that there is something out there. He also knows that not every bump in the night is the spirit of Aunt Ethel or a demon.
With his years of experience, he strives to understand what affects paranormal activity levels. With his 20+ years at the Reformatory, he has been able to study the cycles that occur, experiment with various methods, test new equipment and ideas, and study the types of people that are more likely to experience the paranormal.
Scott is a speaker, consultant, historian, and investigator of the paranormal. He shares his experiences and finding collected from his 25+ years in the field. He relies heavily on history to lend credibility to hauntings.
Scott has been seen on Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters Academy, My Ghost Story, Ghost Asylum, Nat Geo’s Secret America: Ghosts, and Inside Edition to name a few. He’s also been interviewed for numerous radio shows, podcast, newspapers, and books.
Allen Marston
Allen is Professional Firefighter and Hazardous Materials Specialist in the state of Virginia. He has been avidly researching the paranormal for 20 years and professionally investigating for roughly eleven of those years. He became a Representative for the National Paranormal Society in 2014. He quickly started rising in the ranks in the organization, step by step and gaining respect as he went. In 2016 he became a Lead Senior Director of the organization. During his time there he wrote many articles that are still utilized on their website, as well as collaborated on articles that were focused in NPS Focus Magazine. In 2017, he left the organization to pursue some goals that he had set forth for himself but still retains a relationship with the organization. You can find Allen guest spotting on multiple podcasts, but is reoccurring guest on The Paranormal Sideshow with John and Stacey Edwards. He has had the opportunity to speak at multiple events and loves to meet people and feels that everyone has a part to play in the field. He treats everyone with the utmost respect and has been appropriately nicknamed the Paranormal Gentleman.
Robbin Terry (Ashmore Estates)
Robbin Terry is President of Midwest Classic Insurance Agency Inc. He has been an insurance agent for
over 40 years. The past 30 years he has specialized in collector car insurance and is licensed in all
Continental United States. He has been chairman of the Education Committee through the PIAI,
President of Auburn Area Ambulance, an active member of the Auburn Fire & Rescue where he
volunteers his service as an EMT for the past 15 years and a Trustee on Auburn Fire & Rescue. He has
helped raise money for the Lost Limbs Foundation to help amputee children for about 7 years. He set
up a purchase agreement with Lost Limbs to finance the Roads Hotel in Atlanta, IN. In his spare time he
is the owner/operator of Ashmore Estates in Ashmore, IL, R Theater in Auburn, IL. He has been assisting
Cheney Mansion in Jerseyville, IL with their social media and website. He is the owner of the Original
Mystery Machine from Hanna-Barberra Studios, which he takes to conventions and helps raise money
for the Lost Limbs Foundation. Robbin is a paranormal investigator and puts a lot of time and interest
into this especially with equipment. A large proponent in daytime investigation as well as controlled
investigations for children. He enjoys collecting things that some would think are dark in nature such as
original Frank's boxes, Ouija boards, items from horror movies, information on serial killers as well as
dolls. He has appeared in Indie films Nightblade, Truth or Dare V, Legend of Demoniac and Hell’s Bells
and a new Booth Brothers film The Attached. He has also appeared on Ghost Adventures Aftershocks
talking about Ashmore Estates as well as a documentary from the Klinge Brothers about an encounter
with John Wayne Gacey at the R Theater. A former hockey coach for 30 years and a player for over 40
years, including a few semi pro games, not much scares him on or off the ice. He loves playing with cars
and has a small collection. Needless to say, not your typical insurance agent seen on most golf course
on sunny days.
Escape Room
Escape the 70's
Escape the 70's - an escape room designed to test your reasoning abilities as well as entertain you with a paranormal theme.
The cost of Escape the 70's is an additional ten (10) dollars with tickets being sold for the escape room at the door only. All proceeds go directly to St Albans.
The Escape Room can hold groups from four (4) to eight (8) people. You can purchase tickets for the escape room when arriving at the conference on a first come first served basis.
You don't have at least 4 people in your group? Just sign up for a time slot that isn't full yet and have fun solving the clues with some new friends.
Your group is allowed an hour to complete the puzzles and escape with two clues given when asked with no penalty to your time. Be careful though as two (2) clues are all each team is allowed so use them carefully.
The escape room is open during daylight hours from 11 am until 5:00 pm.
Contact Us
Do you have questions or comments about the event? Send us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Angie Cline Damron angiedanyelle@yahoo.com
Alan May splitrok62@aol.com
Ronnie Anderson ronnieakaba@yahoo.com
