Cape Henlopen Elks welcome Gaffney’s Mind Mysteries

Not only is the recent weather mystifying, so too was the evening of Feb. 10 at the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 in Lewes.

After a dinner of  chicken piccata or baked haddock, members and guests were treated to vocal entertainment from Joy Lynn Schreck, Elks exalted ruler and a local performer.

Then it was time for the main event, Dan Gaffney and his Mind Mysteries Show. A local celebrity and talk show host, Gaffney has amazing mentalist abilities that he displays for audience members. Gaffney said being a mentalist is similar to being a magician, but instead of magic props like cups, scarves and balls, the thoughts and minds of a live audience are used. The interactive show includes multiple volunteers and sometimes the entire audience. “Thoughts, words and personal information are revealed in an entertaining and fun way,” said Gaffney.

The crowd at the Elks was completely invested after only one sample of his  capabilities. Gaffney guessed cards, phone numbers and even who had a dog named Nipper. Gaffney also had prerecorded predictions that were spot-on.

Entertainment events held at the Elks raise money to support various community nonprofits.