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In this special 200th episode, Patrick finally got to talk to UK parapsychologist, Dr. Callum E. Cooper. Topics include Parapsychology as a study and a career, Dr. Cooper’s research and book on Telephone Calls from the Dead, three must-read books, bereavement and recovery, clearing up misinformation on the discovery of EVP, inducing After Death Communication, and the truth about the “Estes Method.” Plus the second installment of the return of Tim Prasil’s Spectral Edition.
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Experiencing Halloween Withdrawal? Not exactly ready to quit celebrating your favorite holiday? Though it’s November, enjoy this replay of Dallisa Hocking’s Spooky Halloween YouTube Show! Both Patrick and Karen A. Dahlman were asked to be guests on this show, and it was a lot of fun! Thank you, Dallisa of SpiritandSpark.com!
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Leave a comment | tags: 199, are orbs real, big seance, big seance #199, big seance podcast, Big Seance Podcast #199, dallisa hocking, Dallisa Hocking's Spooky Halloween Show, dark energy, ghost hand, ghosts, halloween, halloween special, halloween withdrawal, hauntings, karen A. DAhlman, karen dahlman, orbs, ouija, paranormal, paranormal experiences, podcast, predictions, premonitions, psychic medium, replay, spirit and spark, spirit communication, spiritual, spooky, supernatural | posted in Ghosts in General, Halloween, Haunted Spots, Loved Ones from The Other Side, Mediums/Psychics/Sensitives/Intuition, Ouija, Paranormal Evidence, Paranormal Fun, Paranormal Investigation Topics, Photography, séance, Skeptics, Spirit Communication, Spiritual, The Big Séance Podcast
Kaleb Higgins purchased a three-story 1889 Second Empire home in Saint Louis. It needed lots of love and many repairs, but has a spectacular mansard roof! It was originally built by Charles S. Brown, who co-owned the Hall and Brown Woodworking Machine Company. Kaleb started The 2nd Empire Strikes Back YouTube channel to document the whole restoration, and it has become incredibly popular! In this episode he shares his passion for the history of the home, learning about the original family who occupied it, and how you can help him bring the house back to life! And is it possible that a viewer discovered a ghost in the home? Plus, this episode marks the return of Tim Prasil with a brand NEW installment of Spectral Edition!
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Jeff C. Carter, author and lover of all things Halloween, returns to the show to once again nerd out about his favorite holiday, but also to show off his brand new book for middle grades and adults, Cold Spell: The Halloween Curse of Winterhill. This coming of age tale is a fun, fast-paced story of friendship and supernatural adventure that will appeal to fans of Hocus Pocus, Goosebumps, and anyone who believes there is magic just beyond the red and orange veiled woods.
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As a teen, actor and musician Larry Bagby played Ernie (aka “Ice”) in the 1993 Disney film, Hocus Pocus. Since then he’s starred in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the 2005 film Walk the Line, Saints and Soldiers from 2004, along with other television appearances. Larry shares behind-the-scenes stories from Hocus Pocus, his ongoing friendships with cast members, experiences with the paranormal, what it’s like to play so many bullies and villains, and getting in trouble with Bette Midler! Plus a special LIVE performance of Larry’s original song, Country by the Sea.
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Leave a comment | tags: 196, afterlife, argentina, back to the future, behind the scenes, bette midler, big seance, big seance #196, big seance podcast, big seance podcast #196, buffy, buffy the vampire slayer, bullying, cast reunions, comedy, country by the sea, david kirschner, dead man's chungs, dwight in shining armor, ernie, ernie from hocus pocus, films, great scott, halloween, hocus pocus, hocus pocus 2, hollywood, ice, ice from hocus pocus, jay, jay and ice, kenney ortega, larry bagby, Larry Bagby (Ice) from Hocus Pocus, memories of halloween, mission, mormon mission, movies, Mr. Belvedere, oinker, omri katz, other side, paranormal, passion, playing a bully, playing bullies, playing villains, podcast, saints and soldiers, Seth Green, shaving ice into the back of Larry Bagby's head, spiritual, star wars, supernatural, the beatles, tobey maguire, tobias jelinek, walk the line, what does larry bagby look like now, what is larry bagby doing now, who played ice in hocus pocus | posted in General, Halloween, Interviews, Loved Ones from The Other Side, Movie Discussions, Paranormal Fun, The Big Séance Podcast
Hocus Pocus, the 1993 Disney film starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, is one of America’s most popular family films to watch around Halloween. In this delightful interview, creator/writer and producer David Kirshner dishes on the inspiration for the story, behind-the-scenes talk, and what everyone wants to know about the upcoming sequel! Plus Patrick gets a tour of David’s magical creative office space!
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Psychic readings, distance healing, and life coaching are just some of the things Marla Martenson has added to her life since her last appearance on the show in 2016. Her latest book and memoir, The Magic Seeker, tells of her latest adventure, which which has been the most magical experience of her life.
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Is a trip to Salem, Massachusetts on your bucket list? What do you know about the Salem Witch Trials? In this solo episode, Patrick shares stories of his vacation to New England, including staying at a beautiful 1784 home in Kennebunkport, Maine, touring the Victoria Mansion in Portland, Maine, and of course, Salem.
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Author Vincent Higginbotham faced abuse, homelessness, illness, and abandonment. But from the depths of these personal tragedies, a practice emerged, focusing on developing the psychic senses, reading tarot, understanding the elements, and drawing in magic for positive change. It’s all in his first book, How Witchcraft Saved My Life: Practical Advice for Transformative Magick. In this episode, we discuss that and more!
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Back by popular demand, spiritual medium Carole J. Obley returns to discuss her most recent book, “Wisdom from the Spirit World: Life Teachings on Love, Forgiveness, Purpose and Finding Peace”. What are akashic files and soul maps? Plus tips on forgiveness and finding peace, and the touching letter that Carole’s mother left for her at the time of her death.
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