In ghost hunting and the paranormal field, in general, there are two very different approaches… and a broad overlap between them. Entertainers appear in the media, and they’re paid guests at events and at “investigations.” They are there to entertain you. They may be speaking from memorized scripts. If what they’re saying (or portraying on…
Month: June 2009
Certified? What does it mean?
Certified ghost hunter? Licensed? Competent? How do these terms affect us as ghost hunters? The following include my answers to a reader’s questions on these topics. The reader asked why my free Introduction to Ghost Hunting course issues a certificate. Here’s my reply: A certificate is just that… a certificate. It’s a piece of paper…
Scams and Con Artists in Ghost Hunting – What to Look for
Is that a real ghost hunter… or have they been pretending, perhaps for years? It’s a legitimate question. Some people look at ghost hunting, and they see gullible people. Con artists see an opportunity for financial gain, celebrity status, or power. Sure, some people think they’re more skilled than they really are. They’re not con artists……
Psychics – The Research Debate
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…