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October 2026 lilbrary presentations return for another season of lively multi-media presentatioins on "ghost hunting" from a skeptical point of view (but not a cynical one!). Free admission and open to the pubic. Note: Portions of this presentation may not be too sophisticated or scary for young children.

When and where?

Oct. 13, 5:30-6:30pm

Ghost Hunting 101 with Pacific Paranormal Investigations

Del Mar Public Library

1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

honoring the heroes of

skeptical inquiry

Debunking: Frequently misused to refer to the search for practical causes of paranormal events and anomalies, the term "debunking," is reserved for the unmasking of bunco, or "bunk," those paranormal confidence tricks used by charlatans to swindle customers out of their money. The preeminent "debunker" of the 20th century was James Randi, a former stage magician turned investigator bent on exposing unscrupulous mentalists, prestidigitators, fortune tellers, spoon benders, psychics, and mystics. In 1996, Randi created the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) for skeptical enquiry, and famously offered one million U.S. dollars to the first person who could demonstrate a valid supernatural ability while undergoing scientific testing. To date, no one has passed the first level of the test.

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Children and PPI Cases

Because of the sensitive concerns that children can pose for a paranormal investigation, PPI follows special protocols about their involvement. We respectfully ask that you review the following guidelines about child cases and children's participation in the investigation process.

PPI Podcast #2: Investigative Techniques (2009)

Part 1 of PPI's presentation: Science and Beyond- An Educated Look at Ghost Hunting, is entitled Investigative Techniques. Presented by PPI Investigator and Case Manager Jason Sieckman.

Recorded March 21, 2009 at Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA

Length: 00:17:12