Intro to Parapsychology I & II
Saturday, Oct. 10, and Nov. 28 2026
4-7pm
History Meets Mystery at the Paranormal Academy!
Get ready for a stimulating experience where history and the supernatural collide! Paranormal researcher Brian J. Cano is bringing his Paranormal Academy to the Historic Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum — and you’re invited to enroll.
Intro to Parapsychology I: ESP & the Search for Information
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 4-7pm
What is ESP, and how can claims of anomalous information acquisition be investigated? Intro to Parapsychology I: ESP & the Search for Information introduces students to parapsychology and the study of phenomena traditionally classified as extrasensory perception, including telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition. Through lecture, discussion, and hands-on experiments, participants will examine how researchers have attempted to test these claims, the importance of experimental controls, and what the evidence can—and cannot—establish. This is the first of two classes offering an introduction to the study of parapsychology at the Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum.
Intro to Parapsychology II: Psychokinesis & the Power of Mind
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026 4-7pm
Can your mind affect the physical world? Intro to Parapsychology II: Psychokinesis & the Power of Mind introduces students to psychokinesis, the category of phenomena involving purported mental influence on physical systems. From historical claims of object movement and metal bending to controlled laboratory studies of possible mind-matter interaction, participants will examine the methods, evidence, and challenges involved in investigating these claims. Through lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on experiments, students will learn how careful methodology can help distinguish an intriguing observation from a scientifically meaningful result. This is the second of two classes offering an introduction to the study of parapsychology at the Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum.
Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a seasoned ghost hunter, this is your chance to learn from one of the best — and maybe even meet a spirit or two along the way. History comes alive… sometimes literally!
Continue the journey. Reserve your spot for fall sessions now.