Ghosts have always been a hot topic for debate. Whoâs to say whether theyâre real or not? They could be irrefutable proof our spirits live on after death, horror movie monsters come to life, or even just the scariest part of spooky season.
But whether youâre a skeptic or a believer yourself, youâve landed on this article today because someone in your life has made a hobby out of searching for spirits.
Weâve scoured the internet for the best last minute gifts for ghost hunters. Hereâs a sneak peek at the scary good options on our list:
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Watching Zak Bagans and co. make their way through another abandoned warehouse will only get you so far. For ghost lovers who get most of their info from reality tv, this beginner-friendly ghost hunting kit is the perfect way to get them involved in the hunt for the supernatural themselves.
This kit includes items that theyâll use starting out all the way up to their pro days. Hereâs a rundown of whatâs inside:
Tune into any paranormal investigation show, and youâll probably see or hear an EMF reader working away. But while it might seem like a âghost detector,â EMF readers actually work by monitoring electromagnetic fields.
Electromagnetism is one of the fundamental forces in the universe, and it occurs when electrical currents change or move. Electromagnetic fields arenât visible to the naked eye, but they often exist around physical, electrical, and magnetic sources. An EMF reader simply translates these readings into light or sound.
When it comes to ghost hunting, an EMF Reader like this one can be used to check for changes in the environment. Ghost hunters will typically take a series of measurements when they first enter a location â like temperature, humidity, and electromagnetic energy. They continue monitoring throughout their investigation as unexplained changes in the physical environment are believed to correspond to paranormal activity.
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With so many streaming services out there, figuring out where to stream horror movies and spooky tv shows is no simple matter. Luckily, Max has a hub for that. Located within the Travel Channel archives, ghost hunters can find all of their favorite programs, like:
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Dowsing doesnât necessarily have anything to do with ghosts â in fact, dowsing or âusing a rod or pendulum to find somethingâ has been used for centuries to find all sorts of things, including the relatively mundane options of water and minerals. However the L-shaped dowsing rods have also become a popular tool for ghost hunters as well.
Dowsing rods like the ones pictured above can also be used by ghost hunters as a tool for communicating with spirits, who can change the electromagnetic energy in the area to register responses. Beginners can start by asking spirits yes or no questions, and taking note of how the rods respond.Â
Everyone likes seeing themselves transformed into a work of art. But unlike grabbing a quick caricature on the boardwalk, a custom portrait like this one can really be tailored to the ghost hunter in your life.
Like practically any personalized gift, Etsy is the place to shop for custom portraits. Check out different shops to find an artist with a style you like â then send in the details about your favorite ghost hunter to have them integrated into the design. Theyâll love having a piece of art for their home or to prop on their desk with their same eye color, hair color, and hair type.
Do ouija boards really work? Believers and skeptics have debated it for centuries.
There are plenty of stories about successful ouija board sessions. Some research suggests that the magic behind the planchette moving seemingly on its one has to do with the nuances of human interaction. But the ghost hunter in your life likely sits firmly in the opposite camp â believing that ouija boards are one of the clearest forms of communication with a spirit.
A ouija board like this one isnât hard to come by â you should be able to find them at most toy stores, or you can even create one yourself. Just maybe stay away from buying any from antique shops, especially if theyâre residing in a back corner with the creepy paintings and uncanny valley-like dolls.
We all know someone who relaxes by listening to true crime podcasts. For the ghost hunter in your life, their preferred listening or reading is probably a bit more paranormal in nature.
Getting them a creepy story is always a great move â and books like these are easy to pick up on your way home from work or even on your way to see them. But if their shelves are already stocked with horror classics like Stephen Kingâs It and an anthology of Poeâs writings, some of these nonfiction books might be a welcome addition to their collection.
đ» Ghost Hunting from A to Z: The perfect guide for any aspiring ghost hunter, whether theyâve been on the search for years or are just getting started. The authors give a detailed methodology on how to get results from ghost hunting, including buying equipment, starting a group, and taking samples.
đ» 50 Real American Ghost Stories: Ghost historian and bestselling author MJ Wayland takes reader on a journey through the chilling, scary, and weird stories of paranormal happenings across America.Â
đ» Americaâs Most Haunted: Spine-tingling stories, real-life evidence, and revealing interviews with top paranormal investigators pack the pages of this book about Americaâs benevolent and not so benevolent spirits. From inhuman creatures to haunted ships to jails, hotels, and lunatic asylums, this book has it all.Â
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Not every story from Hunt a Killer is related to ghosts per say, but weâre sure any ghost hunter would love putting their investigative skills to the test in this fun game. Considered Americaâs #1 murder mystery game by outlets like Fortune, Bustle, and the Washington Post, Hunt a Killer is hours of pulse-pounding entertainment.
Hereâs how it works: just sign up for a season pass subscription to get all six âepisodes,â or boxes. One will be delivered straight to your favorite ghost hunterâs door every month until the story is all told. Each box has 90 minutes to 3 hours worth of material for them to sift through and investigate â can they solve the case?
If the whole immersive experience isnât your vibe (or the price point for six boxes is more than youâre looking to spend), you can also check out their all-in-one box games instead.
Aside from the pun of giving a ghost hunter a âspiritâ as a gift, this vodka from The Paranormal Reserve actually has a surprisingly spooky pedigree.Â
This limited collection of 666 bottles once rested in the Occult Museum in Monroe, CT â AKA, world famous ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren. Yes, that Ed and Lorraine Warren, whose adventures are chronicled in classic horror movies like The Amityville Horror and the witch Bethesdaâs exorcism in The Conjuring. Open since 1952, the museum features an ever expanding collection of haunted knick-knacks and artifacts.
These bottles spent time alongside an alleged vampireâs coffin, a tombstone that was used as a satanic altar, psychic photographs, a human skull, and even the cursed Raggedy Ann doll known by the name of Annabelle who is said to have killed a man.Â
Following the death of Lorraine Warren in 2019 (Ed passed away in 2006), the museum is now closed. That means this Reserve may be the last chance the public has to see anything from that museum for a while.Â
Each bottle comes with:
Worried about tracking evil spirits home? You can even take advantage of their complimentary storage solution to keep spooky encounters at a distance by contacting the Paranormal Reserve Concierge.
Still havenât found a gift thatâs scary good enough for your favorite ghost hunter? Not to worry â you can always create a custom Visa gift card with Gift Card Grannyâs build-a-card feature. Visa gift cards can be redeemed anywhere that accepts Visa credit cards, which means they can redeem their gift for ghost hunting equipment, scary stories, or even an Airbnb near their favorite haunted destination.Â
Finding the perfect gift shouldnât be as harrowing as hunting down spirits in a haunted house. We hope youâve found something that works for you in our recommendations! But if youâre still searching, be sure to check out the GiftYa catalog for thousands of local and national gift card options. Happy haunting â I mean hunting! đ»
