To begin
Diabolical Devil Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs with a smooth, creamy filling and a gentle touch of heat.
The house
is expecting
you.
An intimate Victorian dinner
and supernatural performance
Only 8 guests per evening
Step insideAn evening beyond explanation.
Step inside The Diablo Manor in Spencerville, Ontario, for an evening of fine cuisine, Victorian curiosities and the supernatural, set within Scott McClelland’s home.
Your evening begins with a tour of the manor, followed by dinner and dessert, an intimate supernatural performance, and a final séance.
A tour, a table, a performance, a final mystery. Select an act to discover more.
Diablo cuisine
The Diabolical Menu.
Dinner is part of the story. Settle into the manor’s dining room for three courses with a delightfully sinister sense of humour.
Fine company. Curious surroundings.
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The man behind the mystery
Your host,
Scott McClelland.
Creator of Carnival Diablo and The Paranormal Show, Scott McClelland has been creating productions centred on the strange and bizarre since 1979.
At Diablo Manor, he brings his love of the nineteenth century, unusual artifacts and supernatural performance into an evening shared with just eight guests.
More about Scott ↗ (opens a new tab)There be magick here
The Diablo Emporium.
A little of the extraordinary,
to take home with you.
The Diablo Emporium is Scott McClelland’s world of unusual art, handmade toys and curious creations, right here at 10 South Street.
Discover sculptures, paintings, creepy dolls and specialty witchcraft supplies. Scott also offers tarot readings while the Emporium is open.
Explore the Emporium ↗ (opens a new tab)Check the Emporium’s current opening information before making a special trip.
A family tradition of wonder
The mystery runs
in the family.
Raised around his grandfather’s carnival, Scott carries forward the traditions of Prof. N. P. Lewchuk. These photographs from the family archive offer a glimpse of the world that came before the manor.
An invitation, not a crowd
Eight guests.
A world of wonder.
A place at the table. A closer look at the curiosities. A performance shared with a small gathering of fellow guests.
Find your evening →From the press archive
Word gets around.
Profiles, press features and stories from Scott McClelland’s world of sideshows, curiosities and Diablo Manor.
Taddle Creek
World of Wonder
A portrait of Scott’s sideshow legacy, his family’s carnival history, and the beginnings of Diablo Manor.
Ticketscene
Ontario’s Victorian Horror Sideshow Dinner Experience
An introduction to the manor’s host, the dinner-and-performance experience, and planning a visit.
STAGE DOOR
Carnival Diablo presents “Reliquary”
An archived production announcement from Scott’s theatrical career, featuring his supernatural show at Toronto’s RED Sandcastle Theatre.
For interviews, features and media enquiries: info@diablomanor.com
An evening of enchantment
Reserve your evening
View dates on TicketsceneExplore current dates and availability on Ticketscene.
Find your way to the manor
Plan your visit.
10 South StreetSpencerville, OntarioGet directions ↗ (opens a new tab)
When should I arrive?
The show begins at 7 p.m. Please arrive at least five minutes early.
What should I bring?
Please bring slippers or indoor shoes. Outdoor shoes are not permitted inside the manor.
May I take photographs?
Photography and filming are not permitted during the show. Photographs are welcome at other times.
Is there anything else I should know?
Strobing lights are used. Tickets are non-refundable. Consult the event listing for full details before booking.