The Misunderstood Magic of the Monster of Ness, live in Gettysburg

The AP Strange Show

Recorded on August 23, 2025 at the Paranormal Research Symposium in Gettysburg, PA, this is the live recording of AP's presentation on the various mystical narratives and possible supernatural realities behind the Loch Ness Monster. With a healthy amount of humor and an enthusiastic audience, the presentation was a lot of fun to do and part of a great event organized by the Association for Paranormal Study. For a recap on the weekend, refer to the episode Road Tripping with Tim Binnall- AP extends his gratitude to the organizers, attendees, and other speakers for a wonderful time exploring the weird.

This talk goes through the myriad ways Nessie might be interpreted, from pop culture to cryptozoology, folklore and myth, and finally in mysticism- using historical examples such as Aleister Crowley's workings at Boleskine House, the works of F. W. Holiday, the exorcism(s) of the Loch, and the surrealist exploits of Tony 'Doc' Shiels. There was a lot of ground to cover for an hour long talk, so the pace gets a bit frantic, but it's all intriguing and incredibly weird material. Enjoy!