The Metaphysical, Holistical & Mystical Expo, scheduled for Aug. 15–16, 2026, at the Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, will feature a diverse lineup of nationally and regionally known speakers, performers, astrologers, paranormal investigators, mediums, and extradimensional trance channel Toni Ghazi. The event, created and produced by Suzy Woo, a metaphysician and holistic practitioner, aims to provide an immersive experience that combines conference-style talks, gallery readings, demonstrations, live performances, and a marketplace of readers, healers, practitioners, and specialty vendors.
Woo, who also hosts The Woo Factor podcast, emphasized the expo's role in fostering education, healing, curiosity, and community. "People can hear these personalities share their knowledge and experiences, then meet them personally, continue the conversation and explore their work," she said. The expo will run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days at 7794 Peach Street.
Among the featured presenters is Toni Ghazi, founder of The Antarean Heart, who is known for his work as an extradimensional trance channel involving the Mantis Collective and other galactic beings. He has appeared on Gaia's Beyond Belief and will be presenting at the expo. Award-winning TEDx speaker and former hedge-fund manager Joel Salomon will present "Prosperity Energetics: Turning Your Gifts into Predictable Income," focusing on the connection between purpose, mindset, and consistent income. Diane Trimbath, president of the Lake County Astrological Association, will discuss "The Great Initiation, as We Enter the Aquarian Age," exploring planetary cycles and their implications for changing structures, emerging technologies, and collective consciousness. Dr. Rebecca Nicholson will address "When Crisis Opens the Door: Moral Injury, Spiritual Crisis & Paranormal Experience," examining the relationship between trauma, spiritual crisis, and paranormal experiences.
Paranormal enthusiasts will find a rich array of activities. Historian and investigator Tim Shaw and Daniel Klaes, owner of the Haunted Hinsdale House, will be present. Investigators Frank and Heather of the Haunted Western Block will film an episode of The Chopping Block, a show combining paranormal banter, history, true crime, and cooking, with audience sampling. Rev. Marjorie "Chi Chi" Rivera, known as "The Pittsburgh Medium," will offer readings, as will Cleveland-area medium Irene Achelois and fourth-generation psychic medium Gregory Nicholas. Multi-award-winning Australian musicians Harper and Midwest Kind Sound Healing will provide interactive sound-healing experiences.
The expo also includes a shopping marketplace featuring crystals, handcrafted jewelry, books, spiritual tools, wellness and bath products, artisan wares, and other distinctive items. General admission includes free talks, select gallery readings, a paranormal panel discussion, and sound-healing events. Personal readings, healing sessions, and marketplace purchases are available separately from participating exhibitors. Admission is $10 for a one-day pass or $18 for a full-weekend pass, with tickets available in advance through the expo website or at the door.
Proceeds from the expo will support the development of You Are The Miracle Center for the Spiritual Arts, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by Woo. The planned center will be dedicated to healing, education, creativity, community, and conscious living. This event highlights the growing interest in metaphysical and holistic practices, offering a platform for education and connection that could have lasting implications for the local community and beyond.
