Join Patrick as author Troy Taylor takes us back to the rise of Spiritualism, and a discussion on what influenced our current paranormal and ghost hunting culture. Plus, what can we look forward to seeing at the 2017 Haunted America Conference? Get to this episode in iTunes! Direct Download Link Pssst… Want to leave voice feedback? Use the SpeakPipe Link! In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:45 Troy Taylor returns! He's a researcher of history, crime, and the supernatural and the author of at least 120 books on ghosts, hauntings, history, crime and the unexplained in America. He is the founder and owner of American Hauntings Tours and Events. He’s also a public speaker. In 1993 he founded his own publishing company for books about the supernatural. And you’ve probably visited his website, PrairieGhosts.com. His most recent book is American Hauntings: The Rise of the Spirit World and the Birth of the Modern Ghost Hunter. 2:20 A little about the beautiful and historic town of Jacksonville, Illinois 6:37 Troy’s latest book is amazing, and nearly 400 pages! 10:54 Not enough people know how the current paranormal craze got started! 10:54 The Conjuring 2 and Amityville – So irritating and frustrating! 13:00 Sometimes it’s real and not a hoax! […]
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