Enigma Street is back!

Well, I’m back and eager to get back bringing you the best and most interesting stories on the strange and unusual. It will cover a range of topics. So whether you’re a hardened James Randi-loving sceptic, an orthodox Fortean or just enjoy a little bit of bizarre you should find something to interest you on Enigma Street.

So while I was laid up what did I miss? Here in the UK the biggest Fortean story was probably the UFO flap with multiple witnesses in different locations.

Meanwhile, in Russia a team from the Centre for Fortean Zoology are tracking the almasty (which I just realised I have been spelling wrong). Keep up to date at the expeditions blog.

Speaking of our Russian friends: I also missed the anniversary of one of my all time favourite Fortean events.  30th June was the 100th anniversary of the Tunguska explosion.

Oh, and some strange faceless people turned up in London. Sadly, not Autons promoting the series finale of Dr Who (Dr Who fever has gripped the nation).  They seem to be selling cars (Lotus to be precise).

Here they attend Kim Cattrall’s event at Harrods.

It’s good to be back!

YouTube: Ghosts, Spirits, and Demons

Thanks to Women of Esoterica I’ve just watched this fascinating video from YouTube.

Really, don’t watch it if you’re jumpy or of a nervous disposition.  It may all be nonsense, all be true or a mixture of the two. But I’m new to blogging and I don’t want a Ghostwatch situation on my hands. (If you’ve never heard of Ghostwatch read this and this. And then get the DVD).

What do I think? Well, mostly I think most investigators who would kill to have that sort of thing on tape. Who are these lucky amateurs?

I also think that the poltergeist one is like that bit in Bedknobs and Broomsticks where the clothes move around – I think Angela Lansbury is responsible! Either that or rudimentary FX are being used.

But I don’t like to judge. I tend to become fascinated any time someone believes something. And provided vulnerable people are not being exploited for cash or other purposes then a good hoax always cheers me up! (In fact in a future post I will describe my own family history of hoaxing involving South American explorers, miners and fake passports…)

Which is not to say that I don’t believe in paranormal phenomena. Years ago I hankered after a T-shirt that read “I’m a Fortean, I have no opinion”. Sums me up really.

This video reminded me of the release of the great looking Paranormal Activity.  Another movie in the Blair Witch, Cloverfield, Diary of the Dead handheld camera genre. Sadly, not out in the UK yet you can get more details at the website.

In the meantime enjoy the trailer: