Paranormal Magazine

17/09/2026

Smug Puppy has finally admitted the paranormal videos were fake — but the biggest problem may not be the fakery itself.

For years, people questioned the footage, debunkers such as Beardo Gets Scared called it out, and the claims continued to be defended. Now that the truth is out, the bigger question is what that does to trust.

We take a closer look at the fallout, the money issue, and why defending the story for so long may have done far more damage than simply admitting the videos were staged in the first place.

Read the full article: Smug Puppy, Beardo and the Cost of Defending a Lie

What do you think — clever experiment, or did it go on far too long?

Smug Puppy has now admitted that the paranormal videos which helped build the channel were staged. But the fakery itself is not really the worst part of this story. Plenty of people make fake paran…

31/08/2026

I’ve just published a new article looking at something that’s becoming more common in the paranormal world, abit of a thought provoking angle here i hope.

Whether you believe in ITC or not, I think there has to be a line when it comes to respect.

Have a read and let me know what you think?

There is something about recent spirit box videos that does not sit right with me, When somebody has only just passed away, especially if their death is all over the news, it feels wrong to see cha…

17/08/2026

A recent statement from Ghosts On Trent about YouTube titles, thumbnails and the pressure paranormal creators face to get views inspired me to look at the bigger question:

Do paranormal YouTubers really need clickbait to succeed?

I’ve written a new article for the magazine looking at whether dramatic titles and thumbnails are actually necessary, what YouTube really rewards, and how investigators can make a genuinely interesting video even when nothing paranormal happens.

This isn’t a criticism of Ghosts On Trent — their post simply raised a really interesting subject that affects a lot of paranormal teams. Ghosts On Trent

A recent statement from paranormal investigation team Ghosts On Trent, responding to criticism of some of their YouTube titles and thumbnails, got me thinking about something that goes far beyond o…

11/08/2026

What SHOULD happen when Beardo Gets Scared joins Ghost Trip Investigations on an investigation?

The online arguments have happened. The evidence has been questioned. Now Beardo Gets Scared has accepted Ghost Trip Investigation’s invitation to investigate alongside them. If handled properly, w…

05/08/2026

From Grainy Orbs to Cinematic Hauntings
YouTube has transformed ghost hunting from shaky, low-resolution clips into polished, feature-length investigations watched by millions. But while the cameras, equipment and production values have improved, has the actual evidence become any stronger?
Our latest article explores the full evolution of YouTube ghost investigations

In YouTube’s earliest years, paranormal videos were brief, blurry and supposedly accidental. Two decades later, ghost hunting has become a sophisticated entertainment industry built around feature-…

29/07/2026

🕯️ Is paranormal fakery worse today than it was 20 years ago... or even during the Victorian era?

With AI-generated images, deepfake videos and viral ghost clips flooding social media, it's easy to think we're living in the age of paranormal deception.

But history tells a fascinating story.

Every generation seems convinced that it lives in an age of unprecedented deception. Today we have artificial intelligence, deepfake videos, edited ghost-hunting clips on social media, and viral pa…

28/07/2026

NEW ARTCILE - A new dispute is unfolding in the paranormal community after Jason Hawes defended his recent interview examining the legacy of Ed and Lorraine Warren, while Ryan Buell accused him of irresponsibly platforming someone he says has engaged in online harassment.

Our latest article looks at both public statements, what each side gets right, where both sides overreach, and why criticism, harassment, evidence, and editorial responsibility should not be treated as the same thing.

This is not about choosing a team. It is about separating documented facts from allegations, opinions, and assumptions.

Read the full article at the link in the comments.

24/07/2026

A recent video challenging Ed and Lorraine Warren’s history has prompted a public response from their grandson. Between accusations, family loyalty and decades of paranormal folklore, the truth is …

21/07/2026

our latest article! featuring Ghosts On Trent the state of the paranormal.

The paranormal community has always been driven by curiosity. Whether it’s exploring allegedly haunted locations, researching local history, testing new equipment, or simply trying to underst…