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Our Tour Guides
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About Kirsten
The wicked, mysterious, and unexplainable have always intrigued me, and until my first tour in October of 2021, I had remained ignorant of the spiritual elements that make Shakers a one-of-a-kind taste of something extraordinary.
I had been drawn to this building for years due to the vibrant and historic personality it upholds, but I knew I wanted to be a part of the experience when I first learned of the many resident spirits and their stories. I had been very excited to work as a tour guide in early 2022 so I could maintain reverence for said timeless stories.
Since I began, I have had endless tales that I will happily share with our guests that may spook or intrigue the most superstitious. As a current Sociology major- learning about different ways to connect with those energies via divining rods, tarot, pendulums, connecting with ancestors, paganism, Santeria, and various protections excites me to no end!
In my free time, I rock climb, hike, and write poetry to maintain the "carpe diem" mindset. I give the classic and 2.0 ghost tours as well as our cream city cannibal walking tours- no matter what it may be, there is a myriad of enjoyable aspects about each tour, as well as our overall atmosphere. If you see me around, please feel free to tell me your own tales and spooks.
Kirsten
About Alexi
Hello,
My name is Alexi! I grew up in Los Angeles, California, and finished high school in West Bend, Wisconsin. After that, I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Then I moved in with my family in Athens, Greece, where I did my master's degree at the University of Piraeus. I moved to Dublin, Ireland, where I trained MMA at Connor McGregor's gym. I recently moved back to the USA, and I got a puppy!
I promise you will have a wonderful guided experience with me! Looking forward to it!
Alexi
About Christopher
I am an artist who thrives on exploring the ethereal that lies beyond our five senses, with a particular fascination for the enigmatic world of paranormal encounters.
Originally hailing from Pittsburgh, my journey has taken me from Chicago to Philadelphia and eventually led me to settle in the spirited city of Milwaukee. Along the way, I have been fortunate to participate in artist residencies in Iceland, Ireland, Maryland, and even at the iconic Pfister Hotel right here in Milwaukee.
The union of history and mystery at Shakers compelled me to embrace the opportunity to become a tour guide. Join me as we explore these secrets together.
Christopher
About Samantha
Having grown up in old houses that were brimming with paranormal activity, I have always been drawn to buildings that have a permanent resident or two - or, in the case of Shakers, far more than that.
I love learning the history of buildings and diving into the depths of stories over one hundred years old, that the foundations and walls have experienced, that we can only imagine as patrons. There is something so interesting about how much life a building can hold onto, whether it's something that you can see in the wear and tear of the floorboards or if it's simply a feeling of the past creeping up on you.
I have a deep passion for not only telling the stories of the past, but also experiencing the footprint of the past and interacting with those long gone who have decided that they are not yet ready to leave.
I have a bachelor's of theatre arts from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and am currently living in Milwaukee to pursue a career in acting and stage management. I would someday like to become an old lady who knows strange remedies for things because of my knowledge of plants and herbology.
Samantha
About Kaleigh
Kaleigh is a jack-of-all-trades Shakerette with a spiritual nature and sharp intuition. Kaleigh works as a tour guide, server, and our House Tarot Card Reader on the weekends. Kaleigh offers discounted readings when you book a tour!
Kaleigh
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth loves to entertain and tell stories. So, when she saw the opening for a tour guide at Shakers, it seemed like a great fit. She had no idea what she was in for. From the first time she walked into the cellar, Elizabeth knew she was somewhere special and was excited to share that experience with all her tour guests.
When not giving tours at Shakers, Elizabeth can be found at Wisconsin State Fair Park, where she works year-round with non-fair events as part of the Event Services Team, or on stage at one of the many local theaters she works with.
Elizabeth
About Bob
When Bobby was a little bitty baby, the spirits came to him... surrounded by a maternal grandmother who was well versed in Greek mysticism and psychic ability. Bob's first solo spiritual encounter took place when he was 4, and his maternal grandfather had passed away from a major heart attack while shoveling snow. Young Bob saw his beloved grandfather blue in the face while waiting for the rescue squad to arrive. That night, he awoke to use the restroom and, on his way, he saw the image of his grandfather sitting at the kitchen table. Spellbound, he watched for a moment as the image, shrouded in a neon green electric current, waved him over to him. Bob went to stand next to his dead grandfather's Ghost for a moment, until his grandfather waved him to the bathroom.
Bob has had multiple experiences with dead relatives and associates. He has always had a connection with spirits who have passed on.
Whether in Europe, at home, in South America, or Central America, he has been able to discern changes in energy and has had many encounters with spirits. Bob has an extensive background in academia and the humanities and has also studied Santeria in Cuba, as well as other pagan religions in the Caribbean.
Bob had a post-death experience when he had a major myocardial infarction and was able to look down upon the cardiac surgeons working to save his life, and had passed through a tunnel of light. He has had intense personal experiences where he was able to astro-project with former lovers and is plagued by regular dreams of future events, and he often sees dead people.
Bob frequently says that the building housing the Shakers found him, more than he was looking for it. Enjoy his tales of his experiences if you are fortunate enough to have him as a guide. His Ghost Tours are beyond comparison.
Bob Weiss is the longtime owner of Shakers Cigar Bar in Milwaukee, considered to be one of the most haunted Bars in America, and the founder of Hangman Tours, which has operated Historic & Ghost Tours since 1986, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Savannah, Georgia.
Bob is considered to be skilled as a "Sensitive" and paranormal investigator. Myriad documentaries featuring Shakers & Hangman Tours, including their premiere product, "The Cream City Cannibal Tour", have been featured on Netflix, A&E, Discovery, Travel Channel, SyFy Channel, along with the BBC, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, PBS, RTL, LADBible, Le journal de France 2, Dark Tourist and to name as well as Shakers having been a location for the Warner Brothers period piece Film, "Dillinger". Mr. Weiss has been a co-host of the "Dr. Destruction Area 1051" Radio show since 2019 on WLIP and is the Producer and Host of the Shakers Milwaukee YouTube Channel's "Ghost Tales" and "Cookin' with Blondes" and appears on many podcasts and news stories regarding Serial Killers and the paranormal.
As of 2023, Bob is also a founding partner in the City of Angels Dark Tours in the Los Angeles South Bar area with criminologist Laura Brand, where they feature True Crime Serial Killer Tours.
