Since the days of old, interest in investigating the world of the supernatural have always existed in one form or another. But as time went on that attraction waned. With television shows like Most Haunted and Ghost Hunters becoming very popular on speciality television stations, chasing after ghosts is back in the spotlight again, but audiences are only able to watch it happen than really participate.
Paranormal Investigator Dawn Kirkham is looking to change all that on May 1st. She has more than three years worth of experience from investigating haunted places all over the UK and is inviting the public to come find the ghosts said to be lurking at the Maritime Museum in Victoria, BC.
“I want to build a portfolio of venues so that the public can go on an investigation all over the Island,” says Kirkham.
“My aim is not only to open up reputedly haunted places for the public to investigate but also to give them an opportunity to participate in an authentic investigation.”
While these locations have to be rented out, these kinds of opportunities doesn’t happen all the time. Opportunity comes knocking every once in a while, but if one looks around it’s not just rappings one may find during an overnight stay. Sometimes, according to Kirkham, an investigation will have absolutely nothing happen, and at other times, a variety of spiritual activity going on.
“We’ve had physical manifestations, audible noises, people being touched and stones thrown,” notes Kirkham.
The list does not end there, and going on an investigation is not all about fun and games.
“All of my investigations are covered with stringent conditions, like about the right type of footwear to put on and how to use the gear properly, but more importantly about personal behaviour. That’s covered before any investigation starts,” says Kirkham.
“From a spiritual point of view, we always do an opening up and protection exercise so everyone is protected as well.”
According to Kirkham, there has been no real harm done to those curiousity seekers who’ve gone on an investigation with her, but one still has to be careful. With her teaching future investigators proper etiquette, looking for ghosts can yield interesting results.
“People have been quite frightened at times, but that’s part of the fun,” says Kirkham, winking.
To register for this event, please call 250-858-0720 or email kirkhamdawn@yahoo.com
phone: 250 858 0720
Cost is $60 per person.
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 6-11pm
Location: Maritime Museum
Address: 28 Bastion Square
