A Closer Look: Doug – Limited Edition Wooden Poppet

When designing this limited edition, primitive, wooden poppet, we here at Jack’s Attic wanted to create a piece that culled together several areas of varied inspiration. Firstly, we wanted to fashion a collectible artwork that had the look and feel of an antiquated, olde world style, wooden peg figure. Simple wooden figures such as thisContinue reading “A Closer Look: Doug – Limited Edition Wooden Poppet”

Houdini’s Last Performance – Our Latest Dark Art Pendant

When Houdini arrived at the Garrick Theater in Detroit, Michigan, on October 24, 1926, for what would be his last performance, he had a fever of 104 degrees. Despite a diagnosis of acute appendicitis, Houdini took the stage. He was reported to have passed out during the show, but was revived and continued. Afterwards, heContinue reading “Houdini’s Last Performance – Our Latest Dark Art Pendant”

The 100 Candle Game: A Primer

With recent interest and inquiries into The 100 Candle Game, I thought I’d do a write up on how to set the mood for the game, how to assure a fun and spooky time for all and just how one actually “plays” the game.

Pendant Gallery

In the process of tiddying up the computer and camera we found a memory card with some photos we neglected to upload. We thought we’d post them here for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy. Any of these pendant designs can be purchased through our Etsy Shoppe.

New Batch of Handmade, Dark Art Pendants on eBay

Be sure to stop by our eBay Shoppe as we have just listed a new batch of handmade, dark art pendants. All auctions start at just $9.99 which is over half off our regular Shoppe prices. If you get out bid or can’t wait until the auction ends stop by our Etsy Shoppe and addContinue reading “New Batch of Handmade, Dark Art Pendants on eBay”

Baron Samedi – New Limited Edition Dark Art Pendant Design

Today, November 2 is the “Day of the Dead” known in Voodoo as “Fet Gede”. It is the day to honor the dead and pay tribute to Baron Samedi. In the religion of Voodoo, Baron Samedi is the spirit who stands at the crossroads of this life and the next. It is believed that heContinue reading “Baron Samedi – New Limited Edition Dark Art Pendant Design”

All Hallow’s Eve

Happy Halloween and greetings. We here at Jack’s Attic consider Halloween a holy day. The one day of the year when all that is dark, mysterious and scary is brought to the forefront of our collective imaginations and is paraded through our streets and homes without a second’s thought. The one day of the yearContinue reading “All Hallow’s Eve”

Happy Devil’s Night

Being from Michigan we thought we’d offer up a little information on our beloved Devil’s Night. Taken from Wikipedia: Devil’s Night is a name associated with October 30, the night before Halloween, particularly in Detroit, Michigan. Devil’s Night is a long-standing tradition predating World War II, with anecdotal incidents occurring as early as the 1930s.Continue reading “Happy Devil’s Night”

The 100 Candle Game

This is a game I saw showcased on the A&E show Paranormal State. It was believed to have been a right of passage and test of courage for Samurai in feudal Japan. I suggested we play it at our Halloween Party this year and I was glad I did. It involves lighting 100 candles (weContinue reading “The 100 Candle Game”