News, Upcoming Talks, Events, and Stuff New news: My new book Scientific Paranormal Investigation: How to Solve Unexplained Mysteries is now available, check out the book's brand-spankin' new page on this very Web site. It will soon be available on Amazon.com, and you can order it from your local bookstore as well. And my next book, tentatively titled Tracking the Vampire: Chupacabra in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore will be published by the University of New Mexico Press in Spring 2011.
The X-Files meets CSI: Talk and booksigning on Scientific Paranormal Investigation
Thursday Aug. 5 at 7 PM
Bookworks 4022 Rio Grande Blvd., Albuquerque, New Mexico 505-344-8139
New Mexican author Benjamin Radford has investigated–and solved–many paranormal phenomena, including the “haunted” KiMo Theatre. He’ll discuss famous New Mexico ghosts and mysteries, the vampire el chupacabra, and sign his new book Scientific Paranormal Investigation: How to Solve Unexplained Mysteries .
Book Release Party: Scientific Paranormal Investigation
Saturday August 28, 1 to 3 PM at Borders Books, 2240 Q St. NE, ABQ / 884-7711
New Mexican author Benjamin Radford has investigated–and solved–many paranormal phenomena, from ghosts to crop circles to lake monsters. He’ll discuss famous New Mexico ghosts and mysteries, the vampire el chupacabra, and sign his new book Scientific Paranormal Investigation: How to Solve Unexplained Mysteries.
Come see (and smell) a real chupacabra! Prizes and giveaways! Take a swing at the chupacabra pinata!
On September 5, 2010, I will be presenting my Scientific Paranormal Investigations Workshop at Dragon*Con in Atlanta.
Ever wondered how a person goes about investigating a haunted house, a Bigfoot sighting, or a crop circle? In movies and on television it looks easy, but how do real-life paranormal investigators discover what really happened, separating truth from myth? (Hint: Ghost Hunters ain't it!) Come find out in a unique, 2 -hour intensive workshop taught by Benjamin Radford. Radford is a Research Fellow with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, managing editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine, columnist for LiveScience.com and Discovery News, and author of five books and hundreds of articles on skepticism, investigation, and the paranormal. Drawing from dozens of case studies involving monsters, psychics, and ghosts, Ben will explain the step-by-step process in investigations, including critical thinking, evaluating unusual claims, interviewing eyewitnesses, and conducting field experiments. Space is limited, and the last worskhop sold out. For more information visit the Dragon*Con Web site.
September 27, New Albany, IN: Reflections on a Decade of Paranormal Investigation: a Lecture by Benjamin Radford
Join writer and scientific paranormal investigator Benjamin Radford as he discusses the nature of “unexplained mysteries” such as ghosts, Bigfoot, crop circles, and psychic powers. What does science say about the evidence for these topics? What is the nature of the “unexplained”? And why is there still debate about these issues? Radford will draw from case studies over a decade of personal investigations into these and dozens of other topics. Skeptics and believers alike will enjoy this interesting and informative talk. There will be plenty of time for audience Q&A.
Location is Wick’s Pizza, 225 State St, New Albany, IN 47150; 812-945-9425. Join us for dinner at 7:00pm, the talk will begin at 8:00pm. There will be a $10 charge for this event to cover expenses.
NOTE: This will be the first of two events. The second will be a 3-hour, hands-on workshop "Scientific Paranormal Investigation" on Tuesday, September 28, at 7pm (see below). RSVP for that event separately. If you attend the workshop, you will get this event free, so people who attend BOTH events will get a $10 refund! For more information contact Laurie Tarr with the Louisville Area Skeptics.
September 28: Scientific Paranormal Investigation Workshop Ever wondered how a person goes about investigating a haunted house, a Bigfoot sighting, or a crop circle? In movies and on television it looks easy, but how do real-life paranormal investigators discover what really happened, separating truth from myth? Come find out in a unique, three-hour intensive workshop taught by Benjamin Radford, a professional, science-based paranormal investigator. He will share his experience and insights gained over a decade of first-hand field investigations of mysterious phenomena. Drawing from dozens of case studies involving monsters, psychics, and ghosts, Ben will explain the step-by-step process in investigations, including critical thinking, evaluating unusual claims, interviewing eyewitnesses, and conducting field experiments.
This event is cosponsored by the Louisville Area Skeptics and the Center for Inquiry. There will be a charge for this event to cover expenses. Tickets are $30. Admission includes an investigations workbook and a discount on Radford's new book.. NOTE: This will be the second of two events featuring Benjamin Radford. The first is a presentation "Reflections on a Decade of Paranormal Investigation" on Monday, September 27, at 7pm. RSVP for the events separately. People who attend BOTH events will get a $10 refund. For more information contact Laurie Tarr with the Louisville Area Skeptics.
Check back for future tour dates, speaking engagements, and workshops. Film Festivals My films Clicker Clatter and Sirens were featured in over a dozen film festivals around the world in 2009. There are currently no plans for future screenings, but you can see Clicker Clatter for free at this Web site if you look around a bit.
MonsterTalk Podcast
As many of you know, I am co-host of the MonsterTalk podcast, where our panel of experts interview important and important-sounding people on the subject of monsters. Recent topics have included Bigfoot, plesiosaurs and the Loch Ness monster, chupacabra, and even space aliens. for more info visit HERE . To be honest, I have only heard a few of the completed episodes (I hate hearing the sound of my own voice), but I'm told they are awesome, and quite popular with "kidz today."As if all that wasn't enough, watch for the board game I created! It's called Playing Gods: The Board Game of Divine Domination. The Web site is www.PlayingGods.com.
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