Wicked Cryptids

Wicked Cryptids Welcome to Professor B's Wicked Cryptids! These mystery animals are sometimes referred to as "cryptids," a term coined by Canadian cryptozoologist John E.

This page was created by Bill Visconti (aka "Professor B) as a platform for sharing cool and interesting perspectives on animals that are not recognized by science, yet have captured our imaginations and invaded pop culture. Wall in 1983 in a letter he sent to the now-defunct International Society of Cryptozoology. Wall introduced "cryptid" as an alternative to monster, beast, and other sensationa

l terms. "Wicked" is often used to describe something evil, vicious, or vile. While some cryptids may fit this description, like the bloodthirsty Chupacabra, the "wicked" in Wicked Cryptids refers to their awesome appeal and the mystifying phenomenon surrounding them. Professor B has created a line of "Wicked Cryptids" characters relating to the world's most popular cryptids, which he discusses in his forthcoming book of the same title. Merchandise for these characters will be available soon on www.etsy.com/wickedcryptids.

My New Year's Eve plans! LOL The end of 2025 😃 ... and Stranger Things 😢Hope your 2026 is filled with mystery, magic, an...
12/31/2025

My New Year's Eve plans! LOL
The end of 2025 😃 ... and Stranger Things 😢
Hope your 2026 is filled with mystery, magic, and monsters!
All the best, Professor B 🤠

Witching you all a Merry Cryptids! 🎅👣👽👻🦕😈🧙‍♀️
12/25/2025

Witching you all a Merry Cryptids!
🎅👣👽👻🦕😈🧙‍♀️

The Christmas Sale starts next week! Stay tuned! 🎅Visit cryptidsparanormalproductions.com for info and tickets!
12/09/2025

The Christmas Sale starts next week! Stay tuned! 🎅
Visit cryptidsparanormalproductions.com for info and tickets!

Santa says get your tickets now for New Jersey’s 4th Annual Cryptids and Paranormal Conference! Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Princeton Hotel a...

Love the Christmas Cryptids! We don't get many Cryptid conferences in NJ. Got to check this one out: cryptidsparanormalp...
12/09/2025

Love the Christmas Cryptids! We don't get many Cryptid conferences in NJ. Got to check this one out: cryptidsparanormalproductions.com!

⭐ BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: 2-FOR-1 TICKETS! ⭐New Jersey’s 4th Annual Cryptids & Paranormal ConferenceSale Ends 12/1 — Don’t Mi...
11/28/2025

⭐ BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: 2-FOR-1 TICKETS! ⭐

New Jersey’s 4th Annual Cryptids & Paranormal Conference
Sale Ends 12/1 — Don’t Miss Out!

👻 Event Tickets: Now $30 (Reg. $60) — 2-for-1 Deal!
🎟️ General Admission: Now $7.50 (Reg. $15) — 2-for-1 Deal!
🔮 April Busset’s “Messages from the Other Side” Gallery Reading: Now $30 (Reg. $40) — 25% OFF!
👍 Event Tickets include April’s Gallery Reading!
💲 All fees & taxes included! The price you see is the price you pay.

⏳ June 6, 2026
📌 Crowne Plaza Princeton Hotel & Conference Center
👉 For tickets, visit: cryptidsparanormalproductions.com
Click "BUY TICKETS HERE" and scroll down on the Eventbrite ticket page to view all promos.

🎤 Featuring Top Speakers & Special Guests!

Speakers: Mireya Mayor, Nick Pope, April Busset, Ken Gerhard, Brittany Barbieri, Adam Davies, Jason Kenzie, Marc DeWerth
Special Guests: Katrina Weidman, Dave Schrader, Kenney W. Irish, Jim Segala, Mike Familant, Rochelle Davis, Gwendolyn Purcell, Mark Sceurman & Mark Moran (Weird NJ)
Mistress of Ceremonies: Madame X
Event Team: Michael O’Connor of Cryptids & Paranormal Productions, Bill Visconti (Professor B) of Wicked Cryptids, and Christopher Cuneo, Gregory Cuneo, and Holly Mergogey of I Heart Horror Day Co.

🎉 Huge savings. Huge energy. Huge guest lineup.
Join us for New Jersey’s biggest Cryptids & Paranormal celebration!

Happy Thanksgiving from our Event Team at New Jersey's Cryptids and Paranormal Conference! We wish you all a wonderful d...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our Event Team at New Jersey's Cryptids and Paranormal Conference! We wish you all a wonderful day, celebrating your blessings with family and friends! We also want to thank all our supporters in the Cryptid and Paranormal Communities. We couldn't do what we do without your support!

This will be our last announcement prior to posting the full gallery of celebrity speakers and special guests on FB & IG. We hope to make that post later today, but we'll continue to share it until our BLACK FRIDAY 2-for-1 Sale ends on 12/1. Save the Date: 6/6/26 at the Crowne Plaza Princeton Hotel & Conference Center. For info and tickets, please visit:
👉 cryptidsparanormalproductions.com!

We are excited to welcome back MARK SCEURMAN and MARK MORAN of Weird NJ - Weird New Jersey as Special Guests at New Jers...
11/27/2025

We are excited to welcome back MARK SCEURMAN and MARK MORAN of Weird NJ - Weird New Jersey as Special Guests at New Jersey’s 4th Annual Cryptids & Paranormal Conference!

To learn more about Mark and Mark and Weird NJ Magazine, and to purchase tickets for the conference, please visit:
👉cryptidsparanormalproductions.com!
Our Black Friday 2-for-1 Ticket Sale is in effect now and ends on Cyber Monday, December 1st, at 11:59 PM EST! Don’t miss out!

We introduced a separate, discounted ticket for guests who want to attend NJ Psychic Housewife April Busset's Gallery Re...
11/26/2025

We introduced a separate, discounted ticket for guests who want to attend NJ Psychic Housewife April Busset's Gallery Reading, but are not interested in the other conference lectures. April will perform her engaging and interactive Gallery Reading from 1-2:30 PM on June 6, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Princeton Conference Center! Tickets are 25% OFF now until 12/1 with our BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Visit 👉 cryptidsparanormalproductions.com!
Note: Event Tickets are 2-for-1 and include April's Gallery Reading. Scroll down on the Eventbrite ticket page for the 2-for-1 specials.

We are thrilled to announce that MADAME X will be our Mistress of Ceremonies at New Jersey’s 4th Annual Cryptids & Paran...
11/26/2025

We are thrilled to announce that MADAME X will be our Mistress of Ceremonies at New Jersey’s 4th Annual Cryptids & Paranormal Conference!

Madame X is a multifaceted performance artist, explorer, and student of fringe sciences. She is best known for being the Matriarch of the International Coven, House of the Dreaming, and the Producer of the New Jersey-based Iron Garden. For more information about Madame X, the conference, and how to purchase tickets, please visit:
👉cryptidsparanormalproductions.com!
Our Black Friday 2-for-1 Ticket Sale is in effect now and ends on Cyber Monday, December 1st, at 11:59 PM EST! Don’t miss out!

We are excited to welcome back ROCHELLE DAVIS as a Special Guest at New Jersey’s 4th Annual Cryptids & Paranormal Confer...
11/26/2025

We are excited to welcome back ROCHELLE DAVIS as a Special Guest at New Jersey’s 4th Annual Cryptids & Paranormal Conference!

Rochelle is an American actress best known for her role as Sarah in the 1994 film The Crow. She has also appeared in Die, Daisy, Die!, Grotesque, and Revenge of the Devil Bat. For more information about Rochelle, the conference, and how to purchase tickets, please visit:
👉cryptidsparanormalproductions.com!
Our Black Friday 2-for-1 Ticket Sale is in effect now and ends on Cyber Monday, December 1st, at 11:59 PM EST! Don’t miss out!

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Many people, especially children, have become shackled by social media and transfixed by their technological devices. A generation ago, kids went outside to play as much as they could. But this isn't the case today. Now, they derive their entertainment from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, mobile apps, video games, and TV. Even when they're outside, they'll still likely have a smartphone, tablet, or Nintendo Switch in hand. Obesity is perhaps the most visible symptom of the lack of outdoor play, but dozens of studies from around the world show regular time outdoors produces significant improvements in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning ability, creativity and mental, psychological and emotional well-being. Plus, when children engage in outdoor play, it improves their social development (source: The Guardian). In response to this growing problem, Take a Hike NJ was founded in 2015 by Billy Visconti of Freehold Township, NJ. The primary goal of this community organization is to promote the benefits of outdoor recreation. The United States has 59 National Parks, and New Jersey has close to 50 State Parks and Forests. There are so many natural wonders to explore, so put down that phone and Take a Hike!