Sleepy Hollow and Salem; Witches, Ghosts and Tulpas

Sam Baltrusis, author of Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow, joins Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson in a captivating exploration of Sleepy Hollow’s eerie legends and Salem’s haunted history. Uncover the truth behind the Headless Horseman, a figure sparked by Washington Irving’s 1820 story, and how decades of tales may have created thought forms—egregores or tulpas—manifesting as ghosts. 👻Like, Follow and Share 👌❤️Sam shares a chilling personal encounter with the cursed Bronze Lady statue in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, revealing paranormal consequences like ghostly visions and a devastating fire. The discussion delves into the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, with genealogical connections to the Putnam and Borden families, and examines how Salem evolved from a site of tragedy to a hub for paranormal tourism. From residual hauntings to the Philip Experiment’s tulpa creation, this conversation is a must for history and paranormal enthusiasts! www.SamBaltrusis.comwww.ASSAP.ac.ukSeriously Strange is a video and audio podcast - can be found on Spotify, Apple, Audible, Amazon Music, PocketCasts and more.