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The Uncanny Experience 2024 recap
Another semester has come and gone for the immersive X-Men Fan Convention in Minneapolis.
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The Uncanny Experience 2024 recap
Another semester has come and gone for the immersive X-Men Fan Convention in Minneapolis.
Chandler Poling
October 15, 2024
Another semester has come and gone for The Uncanny Experience, the immersive X-Men Fan Convention that takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The historic Minneapolis Club was transformed in Xavier Institute for a 2-day explosion of mutant activity as attendees became students, attended classes, met creatives (like Chris Claremont), and explored the halls of the mansion environment. Deeming itself “Sophomore Year”, the event is only two years old and already sold out before the start of the first day of class.
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Cosplayers pose in the Foyer of the venue.
Special Guests who appeared at The Uncanny Experience include comic creators Chris Claremont, Gail Simone, Leah Williams, Tyler Kirkham, voice actors of X-Men ’97 Alison Sealy-Smith, George Buza, Gui Agustini, artist Jerry Gaylord, and creators of X-Men: The Animated Series, Eric and Julia Lewald.
Voice Actors George Buza (Beast), Alison Sealy-Smith (Storm), and Gui Agustini (Sunspot) on a panel about X-Men ’97.
Creating its own universe within the X-Men fandom, The Uncanny Experience unveiled an “Institute House” system where attendees could choose to join either House Xavier, House Hellfire, House Morlock, or House Pryde. This activation allowed attendees to further immerse themselves into the boarding school environment and connect with X-fans on a deeper level as they associate their personalities with various brands within the X-World. House members were then treated to a wholly unique pep rally, a different experience for each house. Within the pep rallies, attendees participated in playful competition to be named the House Royal who would later be crowned at the After Party festivities.
The House Royal winners getting crowned at the After Party in the Mansion.
The After Party in the Mansion brought everyone out for a night of dancing, drag, and a delightful activation of the Hellfire Club where attendees were brought into an exclusive room and proceeded to be inducted as new members of the Hellfire Club and were asked to vote for who would become the new ruler: Emma Frost or Selene. Granted if you were in the room, the vote was just the start of the action-packed performance.
The Hellfire Club Ceremony
Sunday inside the mansion saw the newly united members of each House take a classic portrait in front of a wood-paneled fireplace and a rousing Cosplay Contest where the Grand Prize Winner took home a trophy, two VIP tickets to 2025’s event, and a room to stay inside the mansion itself. The weekend concluded with the now traditional Graduation Ceremony where Claremont signed mutant diplomas and handed them to all the students in attendance in a true pomp and circumstance ceremony.
Chris Claremont hands mutant diploma to X-Men ’97 director Chase Conley
The Uncanny Experience will return next year for its third appearance at the Minneapolis Club in Minnesota. Check out the official website for more details and follow them on social media @theuncannyexp. Enjoy more photos from the weekend below. All photography is provided by Giant-Size Productions and LocoFX Photography.
The grand finale outside the venue.
The Cosplay Contest winners
The classroom environment featuring the Alpha Flight class
Drag Performer Megan the Man Eater as Storm
Villain Cosplayers outside the venue
House Morlock Pep Rally. Photo by Telemascus.
Inside the Mutant Marketplace. Photo by Telemascus.
Eric Lewald chatting with attendees. Photo by Telemascus.
House Pryde Member Photo