As you may know we are really excited about the upcoming Paracon UK event in Derby later this year. So today we're bringing you a great interview with Matt Hall from Paracon UK, to tell us a bit more about the event. See you there!
To start with can you tell us a little bit about the people behind Paracon?
Well, our team consist of volunteers from all walks in the paranormal community. My core team consist of US service members along with local British professionals whom for "Serious Paranormal Investigations". Then we have some wonderful people that stepped in with different skills to help carry the load.
How did the idea for this event come about?
Being American, I am am a fan of the Paracon circuit. I wanted my team to have that experience as well. However, I found that the UK has yet to have an actual Paracon event! In amazement we decided to put one on ourselves. Bring the UK it's 1st annual Paracon UK to be!
This will be the first event of it's kind in the UK, do you think interest in the Paranormal is growing or has it always been big but we've been slow to embrace it?
There is a large following in the UK for the paranormal. The new shows that are coming from America are adding to the reality once again. There has been the saying that the UK rolls up about 10 years behind the States, but I want to disprove that! Paracon UK will be sure to have all the US celebrities and paranormal elite clawing to be a part of the UK's community!
Is this going to be an annual event and if so will it travel around or stay in Derby?
Yes, this will be an annual event and only grow from year to year. Paracon UK is set to be the largest international paranormal event in the UK. All of our wonderful guests are already asking to take part in net year's event as well. We are not against giving Paracon UK a home. However, we need to be able to facilitate everyone comfortably and try to remain central so that all have an equal opportunity to experience this event.
Can you tell us a bit more about the charity you're supporting?
The two charities we are supporting are "Wounded Warrior Project" and "Troop AID". Both charities are set up to offer assistance to wounded heroes and their families. The efforts have been certainly as we are coming out of two horrific wars and have so many that gave their all for us. With SPI having a majority make of of military members, we knew it was our duty to give back as we can.
What kind of work does the "Serious Paranormal Investigations" do?
SPI is a dedicated research team and we are seeking the causes as well as the stories behind the paranormal phenomena people experience. We utilize are talents and military disciplines to create a professional approach to solving the mystery. SPI also offers a bootcamp to train investigators from the amateur to the seasoned, and endorse an array of techniques that should be used. The goal is to get better informed investigators out there and helping in our goal.
You have a really impressive line-up for this event, who are you personally most excited about?
I am sure that everyone on the team is excited to see their individual favourites. I personally have a special want to see all of them. There is a reason that our guest list was put together this way and honestly we still have several celebrities from America wanting to come, but without sponsors I can afford the airfare..lol We will have to wait until next year!
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