The Egyptian Theatre in Boise is reportedly haunted by the ghost of a former projectionist named Joe, who died of a heart attack on the stairs to the projection room in the 1950s. He is often described as a friendly, benign ghost, seen wearing 1950s casual clothing, sometimes peering from the projection room, making eye contact, or giving a pat on the back to staff. His story is considered a well-known piece of the theater's history, having even been featured on the Travel Channel. The Haunting of Joe the Projectionist. He died of a heart attack on the stairs leading to the projection booth in the 1950s. He is frequently spotted around the projection room, sometimes seen peering out or giving phantom pats on the back. He is considered a benevolent spirit, not a malicious one. The Egyptian Theatre itself opened in 1927 during a period of Egyptian architectural revival, with its interior designed to resemble a tomb.