TORISTS INTERNATIONAL s.s.
A Chicago-based Sherlockian scion founded on March 27, 1987 by Donald B. Izban BSI, Anthony Citera (deceased) and Fred Levin BSI (deceased)
A Chicago-based Sherlockian scion founded on March 27, 1987 by Donald B. Izban BSI, Anthony Citera (deceased) and Fred Levin BSI (deceased)
We are a scion society affiliated with Baker Street Irregulars. We meet quarterly "for the game's own sake.
We gather quarterly for the sake of the game to advance the study of Sherlockiania and all of its aspects. We have presented and will continue to present speakers on various topics related to Sherlock Holmes and the Victorian age. We post those discussions on our Youtube channel and also post, when possible, the text of those presentations on this website.
6:00 SOCIAL
6:30 PM DINNER
Don't miss our newcomer special: $35 for a first time attendee.
Members and prior attendees $40.
THE GREAT ESCAPE
9540 IRVING PARK ROAD
SCHILLER PARK IL 60176
Nearly the 100th anniversary of Houdini's death to the day, we'll look at the secret messages that were revealed through Lady Jean Doyle's automatic writing in a 1922 seance held with Bess and Harry Houdini, which purported to be from Cecelia Steiner Weiss, Houdini's mother (Erik Weiss was the name that Houdini used off-stage).
Then we'll explore proof from spiritualists who were present at a memorial seance held for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the Royal Albert Hall who claimed to have spoken with Doyle, and one who was PROVEN (not beyond doubt) to have communicated with Harry Houdini after his death, revealing the code that only he and Bess shared before he died as ultimate proof of his presence in the afterlife.
Registration is accomplished by either mailing a check for each registrant to Torists International S.S.
9003 Lincolnwood Dr Evanston IL 60203
or by Paypal to toristintss@gmail.com - remember to indicate Friend or family or pay the additional remittance fee.
Linda Crohn evportial121@aol.com
Jon Shimberg jonshim9003@gmail.com
Co- Chief Stewards
Torists International S.S.