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Professional ghost hunting

The Money Question

Aug 28th, 2009 | By Fiona Broome | Category: Professional ghost hunting

Recently, we polled our readers. In June, we asked how much people (and teams) charge for private investigations. In July, we asked how much people (and teams) should charge for private investigations.
The following are the results:
The results show that most readers believe that people should do this work for free, or just [...]



Looking back – Ed and Lorraine Warren

Jul 5th, 2009 | By Fiona Broome | Category: Professional ghost hunting

Recently, several people have asked my opinion of Ed and Lorraine Warren.  Here’s my reply.
Ed and Lorraine Warren have been — together and as individuals — vital to the development and popularity of this field.  Without their work, I don’t think there would be a “Ghost Hunters” TV show, etc.
I can say the same about [...]



Psychics – The Research Debate

Jun 5th, 2009 | By Fiona Broome | Category: Professional ghost hunting

Should psychics learn a site’s history ahead of time, or not?  That seems to be an issue.
I think it’s important to know the history — and admit to it — but I may be different since I’ve been aware of my psychic abilities since earliest childhood.
Sure, it’s impressive when you think that a psychic couldn’t [...]



Fake! Does it matter?

May 26th, 2009 | By Fiona Broome | Category: Professional ghost hunting

Integrity is a researcher’s most valued asset. In this field, it’s especially important.  However, since entertainment has become part of the paranormal scene, the lines have blurred between reality and showmanship.
Now, a storm is brewing, and it’s time to examine our expectations and standards in the paranormal field.
“Fake!” is a charge I see far too [...]



Parapsychology degrees

Mar 14th, 2008 | By Fiona Broome | Category: Professional ghost hunting

Parapsychology Degrees–or a degree in Paranormal Studies–can open the door to many ghost hunting opportunities, and secure a formal career in this field.
However, there are no guarantees. As Gertrude Schmeidler said in her 1972 report to the American Society for Psychical Research, “The Ph.D. [...]



Earning a living as a ghost hunter

Mar 14th, 2008 | By Fiona Broome | Category: Professional ghost hunting

Can you earn a living as a ghost hunter? Yes… and no. In general, few ghost hunters can support themselves without charging for some aspect of what they do. Here are some options.
Professional ghost investigations
Some ghost groups and individuals charge a fee to investigate private [...]



FAQs – Starting a ghost hunting group

Sep 10th, 2007 | By Webmaster | Category: Podcasts with Fiona Broome, Professional ghost hunting

This brief podcasts shares answers to the top questions from Fiona’s Dragon*Con 2007 panels:

What’s “normal” at a haunted place?

How to start a ghost hunting group. (For more information like this, see the fourth lesson in Fiona’s free Introduction to Ghost Hunting course.)

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Interview – Jamie of Chicagoland Ghosts

Sep 21st, 2006 | By Fiona Broome | Category: Professional ghost hunting

[Interviewed by Fiona Broome in 2006]
Background: I’ve known Jamie for many years and respect his enthusiasm for ghost hunting, as well as his integrity as a researcher with a solid background in science. When we decided to add an interview section to this website, he was [...]