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The BEST Torture Museum I have visited is right in Hollywood!
Over the years I have visited torture museums in Paris, Mexico, Amsterdam, etc and it usually co-insides with me going on the local ghost and vampire tour. When I was invited to visit and blog about the new Medieval Torture Museum right on Hollywood Blvd, just down the street from Bar Sinister and the El Capitan Theatre. Honestly I was like “oh no another cheesy torture museum!!”
Well I was pleasantly surprised (YES FOR A TORTURE MUSEUM), huge (over 6000 sq ft), it was well lit, the recreations of the items were fantastic and you could touch them, the descriptions of the torture devices were fairly accurate. The human mannequins were the most realistic and looked like they were in truly in pain. The music was uplifting and you could even touch almost everything. Look for the ropes and pull them!
Highly recommended for a family outing. Get 25% discount when you book your tickets on their website! They also have locations in Saint Augustine FL and Chicago.
LA Medieval Torture Museum at 6757 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, closes at Midnight, tell them Father Sebastiaan sent you for a special surprise!
The Paranormal Cirque is Amazing & Fun!
Last Sunday I had the pleasure of attending with my wife Lynne the Paranormal Cirque, traveling show in Hesperia California and wow was it a show! Think of a bizarre magic show meets a haunted house meets a rock concert all in one under a black and red (BABYLON VIBES HERE) big top. Sadly I wasn’t allowed to take pictures but I highly recommend ring side seats. I honestly haven’t been this happy and thrilled at the same time. On a scale of 1 to 10 (Cirque du Soleil) this was a 7.5 to 8 which is praise.Don’t worry no animals at all were used in this show just very talented human performers risking their lives for your thrill filled entertainment.
For more info please visit https://paranormalcirque.com and their IG at https://www.instagram.com/paranormalcirque/. please note this show is for mature audiences only, I wouldnt bring my 12 year old!
The Skull of the Marigny Vampire a papier-mâché design by Ricardo Pustanio
The Skull of the Marigny Vampire a papier-mâché design by Ricardo Pustanio, photo by The Jules Richard. This skull is now part of the private collection of Sebastiaan van Houten ©2022 Ricardo Pustanio’
Many may have heard the story of the terrible exploits of the Faubourg Marigny Vampire. For over 75 years he stalked the dark streets preying on the blood of the living. Always during a dormant time it is said he laid in his hidden wall vault tomb in St Roch Cemetery.
Rumors still heard often of his dispatching might just be exaggerated claims. Many old folks in the neighborhood believe he is just lying still and will rise again. A supposed skull of the vampire was displayed at one time in the early 1930’s on a wrought iron fence post in the middle of the neutral ground in front of the St. Roch Cemetery Number 1. Though before them many residents accepted seeing it as the proof they needed to know the evil was vanquished. Still others believed it was not the notorious vampires skull, but that of one of his fledglings.
©2022 Ricardo
The origins of the Vampyre term Black Swan
In 1997 I coined a term called Black Swan for my partner Lucianna at the time. She wanted to participate in the vampire world but didn’t identify as a full Vampire. So I came up with the term which was original “My Swan” out of respect for her instead of calling her a ghoul or familiar. So here is the Black Veil as presented in the book Black Veils: Master Vampyre Edition 888.
Black Swans
Within the Veils, “Black Swans” are non-Vampire individuals who are intimately knowledgeable about the Black Veils and are friendly allies to their vampire friends. They are often involved in the Vampire subculture and associated with a Vampire, and can be friends, donors, dayside family members, lovers, or even potential Vampires yet to be awakened. The term Black Swan was coined at the New York City (Gotham Halo) Vampire nightclub Long Black Veil in 1997, for those who would bring their friends, parents, siblings, and lovers to the club.
One misconception within the Vampire World is that all Black Swans are donors. This is certainly very common, but it is not always the case. Many are even lifestyle Vampires who wear fangs, dress up, and know a great deal about the Vampire culture, philosophy, and traditions.. Often Black Swans are practicing the dayside elements of the Vampire lifestyle known as “lifestylers.”
In contrast to Black Swans are “White Swans’ who are against the Vampire lifestyle to varying degrees ranging from very hostile to just annoying. These individuals can range from a girlfriend, friend, sibling or parent who strongly mocks or dislikes the Vampire lifestyle. They often will say things like, ìWhy are you wearing fangs?î or ìYou are really only living in a fantasy world, so stop it.î
Black Swans are to be treasured by Vampires and are strong allies. Treat them well and with respect, they are not pets but individuals with open minds and often resonate strongly with the Current and Vampire World. Even though the term originated at Long Black Veil it has become used by the Vampire Community throughout the world.
Legendary LE BAR BAT NYC
Before MOTHER / Long Black Veil, during Limelight and at the edge of Columbus Circle existed the legendary venue LA BAR BAT was located at 311 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019. The Vampire Community gathered here before the birth of Gotham Halo. Here Anne Rice hosted book signings, Tony Sokol’s La Comedie du Sanguine performed, and USA UP ALL NIGHT did specials there. Closed in the late 1990s this venue was a masterpiece of gotham architecture.
BLACK VEILS – The Modern Vampire Mythos
A excerpt from BLACK VEILS MASTER VAMPYRE EDITION
The Modern Vampire Mythos is defined in Black Veils as the collective impact of all of the legends, film, literature, fantasy and mythology related to the vampire from all time periods. From ancient times almost every culture has included some sort of vampiric mythological figure in their superstitions and lore, ranging from the Lilitu demons of ancient Sumerian and Jewish myths, the Incubi / Succubi of Medieval folklore, the faerie like Baobhan Sith of the Scottish Highlands, the Strigoi of Romania, the bloodthirsty Gods of Central and South America and the ghoulish predators of Asia and Africa.
These past legends have collectively given rise to our own modern vampire mythos. One can say that this modern mythos began with the Romantic Movement literary work of author John William Polidori; the short story “The Vampyre” published on April 1st, 1819, featuring the suave British nobleman vampire character Lord Ruthvan. This more modern view of the vampire was expanded upon in Victorian literature works such as the lurid serialized penny dreadful Varney the Vampire (1845-7) and the gothic horror of Carmilla (1871). Then all radically changed with the publication of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in 1897, and from there the Modern Vampire Mythos exploded into mainstream culture in a very refined manner.
The Vampire Mythos was truly defined and evolved in 20th century though thousands of incarnations in film, television, literature, role-playing games (RPGs), video games, merchandise and even spawned an entire Vampyre lifestyle subculture. The biggest influences of the past 100 years on the Vampire Mythos, aside from Dracula (in films from 1931, 1958, 1979 and 1992), include Barnabas Collins from the gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows (1966-71), Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles novels (Interview with the Vampire published in 1975) and the tabletop role-playing game Vampire: The Masquerade (released in 1991). All of these interpretations have influenced and illustrated what a modern Vampyre can be; that is regal, aristocratic, angelic anti-hero, who is immortal, powerful and highly social yet extremely independent. The Vampyre is a powerful being that many of us wish to become. We can see them reflected in our own primal desires and a as monster that we can relate to, and many times sympathize with.
This is the modern 21st century Modern Vampire Mythos and its spirit is the Vampyre Current.
5 Enticing takeaways from the Interview with the Vampire Comicon panel
At Comic-Con 2022 I attended the Interview with the Vampire panel for Vampyre Magazine. It featured the cast, writers, and producers. This new spin embraces Anne Rice’s source material. We got treated to a few-minute clip and the official season on the trailer. Here are the 5 most enticing things I took away.
- The Chemistry between Lestat (Sam Reid) and Louis (Jacob Anderson), is what makes the show. As these are Byronic characters with a homoerotic romance.
- Storyville District (1895-1917) is an intriguing setting to experience New Orleans that has not been explored like this before on the screen since 1970s.
- Lestat is a genius sociopath giving me rockstar Hannibal vibes.
- Lestat speaks French reflecting his past which adds depth to his character.
- Louis keeps his most important notable characteristic: his conflicted faith.
I am grateful for this experience and look forward to seeing and experiencing more from this new show!
Eternally,
Father Sebastiaan
PS – maybe someday I will be finally able to make fangs for the Vampire Lestat! lol
Eternal Fangs – Professional Permanent Fangs
Many people have asked where Dani Divine and Alley Kat got their permanent fangs. The Eternal Fangs are done by a Dr. Hayk and are perm while the Sabretooth SFX caps are done by Father Sebastiaan.
Lavita Dental Spa: Hayk Arakelyan, DDS Dentist in Los Angeles, California (323) 648-0001 ~ Say Father Sebastiaan sent you. $1200 per pair
Are the fangs actually done by a real dentist?
Yes they are installed by Dr. Hayk Arakelyan, DDS with offices at 6333 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. What is the difference between these fangs and ones made by a fang smith?
Eternal Fangs are caps permanently glued onto your teeth by a licensed dentist. Fangs usually made by fangsmiths such as Father Sebastiaan are acrylic caps that click on over your teeth. A fang smith cannot change your mouth structure or do any permanent work as they are not a licensed dentist.
Are these really permanent?
Yes they are absolutely permanent and will last a lifetime guaranteed by our dentist or you get free replacements.
Do I need to go to LA to get my Eternal Fangs?
Yes, our dental office is located in Beverly Hills and requires you to come to LA and have the teeth done in person.
What are the fangs made of?
The caps are zirconia 3D printed caps made in a professional dental laboratory.
How long does it take?
Usually two days. One Day for prep and the second for installation.
Do you remove my own teeth?
No they are laminants which cover slightly modified teeth in most cases.
How old do I have to be?
You must be at least legal age of majority at 18 years of age.
How much do they cost?
The price for the basic pair of classic Eternal Fangs is $1200.
Casting Call for Vampyre / vampire TV show…
Dear friends and associates,
I am involved in the production of a new TV series about Vampyres / vampires exploring vampire myths from around the world in culture, literature, media and history. This is the project of a major NYC TV production company who is casting quirky, intelligent and interesting hosts.
We’re looking for personalities, experts on the Vampyre /vampire subculture AND on the history and folklore of the legendary blood-drinker Dracula, Elizabeth Bathory and more!
If you are an outgoing character with a big personality – and/or you feel like you have an especially unique take on this world, we want to hear from you.
THIS IS OPEN TO ALL SABRETOOTHS and our Swans, friends, fans, seekers and allies!
Please send your video audition to (casting@sabretooth.com) by answering the following questions by May 1st 2014.
– Name/Age?
– What do you do for work?
– How you are connected to the Vampyre scene/ Describe your relationship with the Sabretooth Clan
– Can you get us access into the subculture? If so, in what cities?
– How much knowledge do you have on the history of vampires?
– Do you know the stories of the myths and where/how they originated?
– Why you think you would be a valuable asset to our team?
*The audition tape should be no longer than 6 minutes – and any type of video will be accepted (a link to a private YouTube video with web cam, iPhone or iPad footage, etc)
*If you have no access to video, please write the answers to these questions in an email and include photos of yourself..
Eternally,
Father Sebastiaan
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