The Arcanorum has always been an unorganized group, often more of a category of people than anything resembling a cohesive group per se.

After talking to some fellow paranormal researchers, I’m wondering if it might be time to form a more organized group and start advertising.  There is no shortage of investigators locally, but there is a definite shortage of active, experienced groups who are not involved in the entertainment industry.

Just a thought…

I’ve recently re-purposed a couple video cameras and a wireless router to add to my investigation gear.  At this point, I’ve probably got more stuff than most investigators not signed to a television deal, and I know how to use it all.  Coupled with 25 years of experience investigating a wide array of paranormal phenomena, and I think I’m in a good position now to go gather data!

So with that and the severe inactivity of the group I usually work with, I figured I’d mention that I am available to work as a guest investigator for any group in the southern NH area.  If you’d be interested in having me along, I can offer a “true skeptic” viewpoint as well as several methods of gathering data and analyzing it.  I’ve got two wireless security cameras (one remotely adjustable and another IR illuminated) which can capture video and detect motion.  I’m not famous and adding my name to your roster won’t get you screaming fans, but it will get you someone with serious experience and a level head.

If you might be interested, please email me at brian at arcanorum dot org and let me know what you’re looking for, when, and where.

“There’s no electromagnetic force for miles”

Sure, buddy.  And your camera and lights operate on what?  Ether waves and pixie dust??

I have finished watching the first episode.  It was horrible.  The Scooby-doo antics, jumping at everything, misuse of equipment, unprofessional attitude, and yes, even incorrect occult references, were enough for me to decide this show jumped the shark in the first 10 minutes.  I forced myself to watch it through to the end and it was every bit as bad as the review in the previous post made it out to be and more.

They talked about “the four names of god” – huh?  I’ve heard of the 72 names but four?  The “Tree of Death” rune is a fabrication.  While there is a rune so shaped, which has been translated as “grave”, in 25+ years of occult study, I know of no relation to any “Tree of Death”.

What’s up with the thermal cam footage of the flames?  Of course it’s going to show up on thermal… DUH!  If you’re holding a conversation while listening to a parabolic mic, you’re either deaf or you’re doing something wrong.  I suspect the latter.  Even if it’s the kind that blocks loud sounds while amplifying fainter ones, you’d still be using it wrong.

These guys are lame, pathetic, and dangerous.  Their destruction of property in the prison alone should be a sign they don’t know what they’re doing.

They remind me of a bunch of prepubescent kids who have seen one too many movies and were handed a bunch of high tech equipment to play with.  Shame on A&E for even considering this as a show.  It is a disgrace to the paranormal community.

For those of us who are serious about our research and experiments, it might be a good time to distance ourselves from the likes of “Extreme Paranormal”….

When I first heard of this show, I really wanted it to be good, but I knew it wouldn’t be.  I was amazed, though at just how bad it turned out.

For a full (and somewhat lengthy) explanation, please go read this.

I’ll have a review if I feel one is needed after I see more of the show myself.