Cassadaga

Cassadaga

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Known as the “Psychic Capital of the World,” Cassadaga is a small community located just north of Deltona and home to a large number of psychics and mediums. Believe it or not, the Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp was established way back in 1894. If you are passing through Cassadaga, be sure to stop by the Camp Bookstore and browse through the extensive selection of books on metaphysics, spiritualism and spirituality, as well as arts & crafts and more. The Camp Bookstore is also home to the Spiritualist Camp Welcome Center.

Devil’s Chair

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I finally made it back to Cassadaga in search of the haunted landmark known as the “Devil’s Chair,” which can be found at Lake Helen-Cassadaga Cemetery. According to urban legend, if you sit in the immense brick chair at midnight, the Devil will pay you a visit. Furthermore, if you place an unopened can of (preferably cheap) brew on the Devil’s Chair at midnight, you will be greeted with an empty can the next morning. However, the most likely explanation for the Devil’s Chair is that it once served as a so-called “mourning chair” for an elderly gentleman visiting his wife’s grave. The legend is much more interesting, don’t you think?