In this episode of "Small Town Tales Podcast," our guest is journalist and film producer John West, known for his extensive work in the paranormal field. John shared how he began his journey into writing about the paranormal, starting with his early days at Psychic News magazine, the world's longest-running publication dedicated to supernatural phenomena since the 1930s. We dove deep into John's beliefs about the true nature of ghosts and discussed intriguing topics such as the famous magician Uri Geller and his spoon-bending tricks, the chilling story of the Setons and the Curse of the Egyptian Tomb, and the Haunted Royal Homes of Queen Elizabeth II. We also explored the mysterious cases of the Haunting of Holy Trinity, the psychic legacy of Jack the Ripper, the eerie mystery of Jimmy Garlick, and the secrets beyond the work of famed paranormal investigator Harry Price. Tune in for a fascinating conversation that uncovers the mysteries of the supernatural world with John West.

About John West

John West was born in London. He is a film producer, actor, and author of books and articles on history, crime, ghosts, and folklore. His first book on British ghosts - Britain’s Haunted Heritage - was published in November 2019. Two new titles, Britain’s Ghostly Heritage and The Battle of Gainsborough 1643 followed in 2022.

As a journalist, John currently writes for Psychic News and Suffolk and Norfolk Life. His features include celebrity interviews and investigations into famous hauntings from the

UK and beyond. In 2018 John teamed up with the director Jason Figgis. He became a producer/publicist on the film, Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures, before going on to produce and act in Figgis’ M.R. James-inspired chiller The Ghost of Winifred Meeks. They went on to form Figgis-West, a production company with John co-producing Figgis’ The Grey Man, Clare Island, The Wedding Ring, In Our Day, Mythmaker: George A. Romero, The Black Widow, and Dunkirk 80.

From 2021 to 2023 the team made four documentaries, Maverick, Shirley Baker: A Life Through a Lens, The Life and Work of Colin Wilson, and Love? John wrote the narration for Shirley Baker and contributed material to Colin Wilson. Many more projects are planned between the two, including feature films and documentaries on Dracula and Jack the Ripper.

Where to find John:

Website: www.johnwest.com

About CL Thomas

C.L. Thomas is a widely traveled fine arts photographer and writer, delving into afterlife research, out-of-body experiences (OBEs), metaphysics, and folklore. She lectures at various events and creates "Spirit" art upon request. C.L. is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel "Speaking to Shadows." Additionally, she is the creator and host of the Small Town Tales Podcast. Her extensive writing includes numerous articles and a blog focusing on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat.

CL Thomas Website: www.clthomas.org

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