About this Event
Haunted Collector's John Zaffis and Ghost Hunters' Satori Hawes and Cody Ray DesBiens (The Paranormal Couple) join forces at the renowned for a day of paranormal excitement! The Reformatory houses the official Ohio State Corrections History Museum and is a popular site for ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts. The building’s striking architecture is a favorite choice for filmmakers and is best known for the acclaimed movie, The Shawshank Redemption.
Three Ticket Options:
- Cursed Access: Meet & Greet / Photo Ops / Presentation and Self-Guided Tour only. NO EVENING INVESTIGATION.
- Cursed and Confined Access: Includes Meet & Greet / Photo Ops / Presentation, Self-Guided Tour, and Evening Investigation.
- VIP Cursed and Confined Access (Only 20 available): Includes everything in Cursed and Confined Access above, plus early check-in, front-row seating for the Presentation, and a guest-led investigation with John, Satori, and Cody together in the attic, accessible only to VIPs.
Schedule (subject to flexibility):
- Each ticket level includes OSR self-guided tour access (a $30 value). This may be done at any time during OSR operating hours on the day of the event. Please be advised, though, that the event check-ins will be in accordance with the event schedule below.
- 2:00 PM: VIP Cursed and Confined Access check-in begins.
- 2:30 PM: Non VIP Cursed and Confined and Confined Only Access check-in begins.
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Meet & Greet / Photo Ops / Merch Sales.
- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Presentation w/Haunted Items. VIPs have front row reserved.
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Leave the site for dinner break. Confined Access excused for the remainder of the event.
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Regroup for Ghost Hunt. Includes three 45-minute group rotations. Each location will feature either John, Satori and Cody, or Tri-C Ghost Hunters.
- 10:30 PM – 11:15: VIP Cursed and Confined Access Ghost Hunt w/ John, Satori, and Cody. Non VIP free roam with Tri-C Ghost Hunters.
- 11:30 PM: Meet back in the Bull Pen for wrap-up.
- Midnight: Gates close.
Notes: NO REFUNDS. Must be 18 or older to investigate. All attendees must sign a waiver before check-in. Link to the waiver will be sent via e-mail approximately one week prior to the event. No paper tickets will be shipped. Please provide your ID or e-ticket at check-in.
, often referred to as the "Godfather of the Paranormal," has dedicated over five decades to the study and investigation of paranormal phenomena. Zaffis's interest in the field began in his youth, largely influenced by his aunt and uncle, the renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Growing up under their mentorship, he gained invaluable insights and firsthand experience. The Warrens, famous for their investigations of high-profile cases such as the Amityville Horror and the Perron family haunting (which inspired The Conjuring series), provided a foundational knowledge that propelled Zaffis into his career. Additionally, John has worked with prominent exorcists Bishop Robert McKenna, Father Malachi Martin, and the Reverend Jun, along with other Roman Catholic priests, monks, Buddhists, rabbis and ministers. He has also worked extensively with spiritualists and psychics to further the depth of his understanding.
John has appeared on numerous television shows and documentaries (Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters, A Haunting in Connecticut and more), sharing his expertise and recounting his experiences in the paranormal realm. He is perhaps best known for his own series, Haunted Collector, which aired on the Syfy channel from 2011 to 2013. The show followed Zaffis and his team as they investigated haunted locations and removed objects believed to harbor supernatural energy. Through the series, John educated viewers on the significance of these objects and their potential impact on the living.
Beyond television, Zaffis has curated his spectacular Museum of the Paranormal in Stratford, Connecticut. The museum houses a substantial collection of artifacts he has collected over the years, each with its own eerie backstory. It serves as a resource for researchers and enthusiasts, providing a tangible connection to the world of the paranormal.
Throughout his extensive career, Zaffis has authored books on demonology and the paranormal, contributing significantly to the literature in the field. His work continues to be guided by the principles and methodologies imparted to him by Ed and Lorraine Warren, ensuring that their legacy in the study of the supernatural lives on.
, Cody Ray DesBiens and Satori Hawes, are paranormal investigators and researchers featured on Travel Channel’s Ghost Hunters, Ghost Nation, as well as multiple viral YouTube videos and series, gaining millions of views.
Each week, Cody and Satori assist on paranormal cases with two groups based out of Rhode Island: TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society), founded by Satori’s father, Jason Hawes, and RISEUP (Rhode Island Society for the Examination of Unusual Phenomena). In their downtime, they also curate The Paranormal Couple’s Haunted Museum of Objects, Oddities, and Curiosities, which they founded together in 2019.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Ohio State Reformatory, 100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield, United States
USD 55.20 to USD 215.26
