Majestic Theater

In our newsletter, we like to highlight a well-known haunted location here in Michigan. The more we explore the state and listen to the stories you share with us, the more we realize just how paranormally active our state is!

Today we are spotlighting The Majestic Theater in Detroit. As you may know, theaters are often found to have more than their share of ghostly occupants. This beautiful theater was built in 1915 and was at that time, the largest theater in Detroit showing movies. Its next incarnation was as a church and finally as a photography studio.

Today it is privately owned and is a venue for musical acts.
There is a legend about the theater that Harry Houdini performed his last act there before dying of peritonitis a few days later. The truth is that he did die of peritonitis but it was after performing at the Garrick Theater in Detroit on October 31st, 1926.

There have been numerous stories recounted by visitors. Some people have reported seeing full bodied apparitions, hearing voices, yelling and other paranormal activity.
Go check it out and maybe listen to one of the bands while you’re there. After listening to the musical entertainment at the Majestic, why not stop for a drink in the Ghost Bar, located in The Whitney on Woodward. You may run into the unidentified male apparition sighted there, or see the silverware on the tables move. The great thing about public places, for dinner or a drink you can experience first hand. Please write and let us know if you come across anything interesting!
~ Kathy Conder

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