I've gotten many positive reviews of my books over the years but this new one (for "Scientific Paranormal Investigation") is a favorite because the reader not only learned from my book but used it and applied its methods and principles to his own local mysteries....
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My Research Solving the Pokemon Mystery Referenced in New Article
Nice short piece on the Pokemon phenomena, with a reference to my work solving the mystery of the famous seizure episode, check it out HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
My Book “Mysterious New Mexico” Wins Second Award
Benjamin Radford Wins Book Award Benjamin Radford was one of three University of New Mexico Press authors who won 2015 Southwest Book Awards from the Border Regional Library Association. Radford’s book, Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land...
New Book “Bad Clowns” Now on Kindle!
My new book Bad Clowns, published by the University of New Mexico Press, is now available on Amazon.com for Kindle. Published copies of the book will be available early April. I'm an old school author who prefers paperbacks, but if you prefer e-books then here's your...
High Schooler’s Query on Rose Hall
Haven't got any hate mail or death threats so far this year, so here's a nice one recently: "Hi! I am doing a semester project on the Rose Hall Plantation. I have looked at a total of eleven (11) sites to try and unmask the mystery surrounding Annie Palmer. I read...
My Guest Appearance on “Jimmy’s Sick World”
My not-entirely-resume-building appearance on the Swedish-language show "Jimmy's Sick World" discussing the chupacabra is now out, for those who are interested... you can find it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben...
My Book ‘Mysterious New Mexico’ Finalist for New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards
My last book "Mysterious New Mexico" is a finalist for the 2015 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards! You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
The Magic of Used Spellbooks
Bought a used book on magic for my library, noticed the previous owner's attempt at writing a spell on the last page.... You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
Creepy Clowns Stalk UK Kids
Last month reports have surfaced in England of people dressed as clowns stalking and trying to abduct — or at the very least scaring — children. I gave a presentation on this topic earlier this year for the International Society for Contemporary Legend Research. My...
Alex Tsakiris, Psychic Detectives, and Bad Science
Good science requires good data, and to get valid results scientists must consider all of the evidence. If a researcher chooses to exclude some of the information available in an experiment, for example, he or she should offer a rationale for doing so. When...