The Nine Circles

The Nine Circles

A Descent into Infernal Mystery
Inspired by Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy

A Ritual of Revelation

Enter the nine circles of Hell—not through poetry, but through performance.

From a velvet drawstring bag, the performer reveals nine aged cards, each representing one of Dante’s infernal realms. Their meanings are explained, their sins laid bare. The spectator silently chooses a circle. No words are spoken.

The cards are shuffled out of sight—beneath the table or while the performer’s back is turned. Then, one by one, they are placed above a flickering candle flame. Each is discarded… until one ignites in a blinding flash.

The chosen circle is named. The final card is turned over.
It is a perfect match.

Multiple Routines, Endless Atmosphere

The fire reveal is just one path. The Nine Circles adapts to your style:

• Infernal Flash – A dramatic fire-based climax
• Séance Chaos – Spirits guide the revelation
• Table-Hopping Version – Quick, clean, and powerful

Perfect for séance openings, gothic storytelling, or invoking the creatures from below.

What You’ll Receive

• Nine aged cards (3.5" x 5") printed on premium 220lb cardstock
• Velveteen drawstring bag for dramatic presentation
• 6,000-word downloadable manual with multiple routines and ideas
• Full text of The Divine Comedy for thematic immersion
• No verbal cues required — the spectator remains silent throughout
• Simple to perform, yet deeply mysterious

Why Perform The Nine Circles?

• Evokes rich lore and psychological tension
• No electronics, no gimmicks—just pure atmosphere
• Ideal for intimate shows, immersive theater, or ritualistic performance
• A timeless piece that blends literature, magic, and fire

Invoke the Inferno

The Nine Circles is more than a card routine. It’s a descent into myth, madness, and revelation. A performance that burns itself into memory.

Order now and bring Dante’s Hell to life—one circle at a time.