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Indulge Your “Devilish Desires” At Canada’s First Oddity And Horror Expo

By ROCCO THOMPSON 

On Saturday October 12th, Skull Store and 13 Flames Empire will present Devilish Desires: Toronto’s 1st Oddity and Horror Expo! Rue Morgue is just one of the many sponsors bringing you performers, attractions, vendors and more! Admission is only $5! Attendees will enjoy bar service and performances by:

Scarlet Black
Mysterion the Mindreader
Poppa Jimbo the Misfortune Teller
Eyeclops the Body Butcher
FenyxFyre the Human Anomaly

Also featured will be a museum of oddities (including ancient relics, deformed animals and other terrifying treasures provided by the Prehistoria Natural History Centre), a Hot Sauce Challenge courtesy of Salem’s Lott Scary Hot Sauces and a Horror Video Game Corner!

Don’t be caught dead anywhere else. We wouldnt!

Devilish Desires is sponsored by Rue Morgue, Rose & Sons ,Taboo Textiles, London Comic Con & Shock Stock.

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