“Is Ghost Hunters TV show a fake?” “Are the Ghost Hunters fake?” “Did TAPS fake their Halloween 2008 show?” Starting the first of November, 2008, the emails poured in. Each of them asked me questions like those. I was going to ignore them, but similar emails continued to flood my in-box. So, here’s my answer….
Category: Ghost Hunting
How to be a ghost hunter – advice from professionals.
Halloween’s Over… Now What?
Halloween is over. What’s next for ghost hunters…? Many people figure they won’t resume ghost hunting until the warm weather returns. They’re wrong, and they’re likely to might miss a great opportunity. Some of the most dramatic hauntings I’ve encountered were after Halloween night. The crowds have gone home, but the ghosts linger. Ghost hunting…
Ghost Orbs – An Overlooked Question
Ghost orbs are a controversial topic. Some orbs can be explained as refracted light from moisture, reflective surfaces, insects, pollen or dust. But – and this is important – false orbs aren’t the big problem I thought they were. Unfortunately, many ghost hunters took my earlier advice. Now I’m embarrassed when I hear someone dismiss a…
What Ghost Hunting Equipment Should Every Ghost Hunter Have?
Ghost hunting equipment can be useful in any haunted setting. Some researchers confirm anomalies using cameras, EVP recorders, digital thermometers, compasses, EMF devices, and so on. Others focus on psychic readings with Tarot cards or other divinatory tools. Some people use dowsing rods and pendulums, which some claim are psychic tools, while other point to…
College Ghosts – Reality and Urban Legends
Hauntings seem to have increased at colleges and universities in recent years. Apparitions, “cold spots” and poltergeists are becoming almost commonplace at many schools. Here’s why people report more ghosts at schools. The media have increased our awareness of the spirit world. Each year, new ghost- and paranormal-related films and TV shows spark fresh interest…
Canada’s Poltergeists – The Great Amherst Mystery
Yes, Canada has poltergeists. The Great Amherst Mystery has puzzled ghost hunters and paranormal investigators for over a century. It’s the true story of one of the world’s best-documented poltergeists. In September 1878, Mr. Daniel Teed and his wife, Olive Cox Teed, lived on Princess Street in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Their household included Mrs. Teed’s…