Hundreds attend psychic fair in search of spirits, healing, crafts, minerals and oils
By Joanne Huist Smith
Staff Writer
Monday, February 11, 2008
MIAMI TWP., Montgomery County ? Carol Miconi of Tipp City said she was skeptic the first time she attended a psychic fair, but her research into alternative healing and religions got the best of her curiosity.
Sunday, she spent the afternoon exploring booths manned by psychics, healers, an aura photographer and tarot card readers at the third annual Dayton Area Community Psychic Fair, held at the Holiday Inn-Dayton Mall.
"It was a good place to check some of these things out. I am sure there are people who would never, ever come to one of these fairs," Miconi said. "What I expected going into this was a lot of quackery."
What Miconi said she found were people dedicated to their craft.
"What I've learned to do is go to the free lectures and see if the person speaking is someone I can relate to, see what they're about," she said.
About 500 people attended the event Saturday and Sunday. Some, like Terry Irenton of Urbana, said they came simply to check out the crafts and look at the minerals for sale.
Others came for healing ? from crystal healing wands by Olivia Pierce of Hamilton to essential oils from Natural Options Aromatheraphy of Bellville, to soothing reflexology and Reiki treatments. The fair had offerings to ease the mind and relax the body.
"Many of the people who come here for the first time are looking, searching for something," said Sharee-Laine, who organized the event. "They're thinking, 'Maybe I do have a spirit guide or maybe I can get in touch with my deceased relative.' "
Sharee-Laine said she became involved in Reiki ? energy work ? when her cat became sick and a veterinarian wanted to euthanize the animal.
"I want to help people to realize there is something else out there," she said. "Fairs like this open up awareness."
Kelly McFall, 16, and her friend Chelsey Presson, 17, of Englewood, hoped to connect with a psychic reader.
"We love this kind of stuff," McFall said. "I want to have an experience."
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