Newcomers to this hobby may not necessarily get a breakdown of the evidence that can be obtained when attempting to solve a mystery in a book.
By Ed Sum
(The Vintage Tempest)
The finale to JoBlo’s streaming video paranormal investigative program We Want to Believe “The Demon Jar” is now available to watch! For anyone wanting a crash course in the meat and potatoes of what happens in a paranormal investigation, this episode serves it up par excellence and comes to a satisfying conclusion which is very informational!
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“I think when the first television shows came along, the people didn’t expect to become famous. At a certain point, especially if you’re on a network, you’re going to bow to that network’s demand. You can’t have a show where nothing happens. We hope we get a case where we find nothing. We want to be the first.
By Ed Sum
(The Vintage Tempest)
To make a mark in the paranormal pop culture scene requires a schtick network television and mainstream movies rarely want to play up. We Want to Believe is not so much about exploring the wilds of Supernatural British Columbia than Super, natural as it’s actually marketed. Instead, it’s to reveal to enthusiasts of such occult-type television programming a web series can hold a viewer’s attention much better in a shorter, digestible format!
The show’s genesis came from Jason Hewlett, who originally thought of making an audio podcast after spending a few years with the Vancouver Paranormal Society (VPS). He has his own show, works for the Kamloops Daily News covering local crime and is a voice on Radio NL 610 AM before bringing his skills to the group. All it took was believing there was something under the bed as a child and finding something weird–perhaps druidic–on a hike once at Shuswap Lake later in his years.
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As Halloween nears, more souls hold paranormal pursuits dear. What may rise is conflict, not mere dread, woven through the lies one may find ahead.
Going on a public ghost hunt can be fun, but it’s not without caveats. Some paranormal groups offer them around Halloween, when interest is highest. These events show how an organization conducts a typical paranormal investigation, only with more participants. Whether manifestations are products of the mind or truly supernatural is up to each participant to decide.
Every organization handles the season differently. The Vancouver Paranormal Society offers public evidence reveals year-round. Peter Renn, leader of VPS, sees public events positively—people get to meet the team and see how skilled they are. Darryl Pearson of Northern Paranormal Investigations said his team was invited to appear on TV but never received follow-ups when he explained what his group represented.
Paranormal Investigation is not just an art, and nor is it a hobby. It’s a discipline that deserves a proper discipline going forward.
Halloween is a very enjoyable time for many. Whether attending a live theatre production, a book reading, a horror movie marathon, or a paranormal investigation, it’s a time to be merry—or to get your spook on. Getting closer to the spirit world has come a long way. In the early 20th century, options were generally limited to séances, allowing people to attempt contact with loved ones.
Even the annual tradition of contacting Harry Houdini became part of the paranormal tapestry. He passed away on All Hallow’s Eve. He promised his wife Bess that if either died first, they would attempt to communicate, using a code word to prove it. Over the years, methods have evolved and organizations have formed.
Technology has also expanded the tools available to newcomers. For casual investigators, all that’s needed is an open mind and the willingness not to bring personal spiritual beliefs into a case. Many veterans believe such biases can taint the data. Experienced investigators generally agree that a good dose of common sense, a basic camera, and an audio recorder are all that’s required.
