Leaping Shadows: The Night Spring-Heeled Jack Haunted Victorian London
— May 4, 2026In the fog-laden streets of 19th-century London, where gas lamps flickered and shadows stretched…
This may be the one sport that demands more patience than any other ever conceived of. With contraptions attached to their heads two competitors face each other at a table. On the table is a ball, which they try to move only with their thoughts. As might be expected, this is one game that can take a bit of time before things get going. Don’t go to a mind ball tournament expecting to see balls flying off tables and whipping back and forth at high speed. We would encourage bringing snacks, or perhaps your phone or tablet as you’ll likely find yourself wishing you had something to do while you wait for that ball to move.
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