Holzers' Haunted History

Hans Holzer was a renowned paranormal researcher and journalist who wrote more than 140 books. He was a mainstream success within paranormal pop culture, as well as with the dedicated community. After he passed away, his daughter Alexandra took up the mantle and continues to follow in her father's footsteps. This recurring feature written by Alexandra explores the work of both Holzers and provides insight into their unique relationship as First and second generation paranormalists blazing a ghostly trail for the past, present and future in science and metaphysics."

When it comes to my father's favorite books, there are way too many to list. Hans was an avid book collector who enjoyed everything from Chinese Medicine to Astrology, UFOs, Healing, Sexual Practices, Flowers and Nature. And of course, there were a lot of paranormal books in that stack, but I don't need to list those. Instead, if you'd like to get more of a look at the man behind the public figure, I'd advise you to read some of these favorites (some are no longer in print and require some searching to find).

T'ai Chi Ch'uan: Body and Mind in Harmony: An Ancient Chinese Way of Exercise to Achieve Health and Tranquility by Sophia Delza
The Good News Publishing Company, North Canton, Ohio, circa 1975
I find this choice hilarious because his 'idea' of exercise was stretching in the morning, letting out a loud roar of a yawn and grabbing his first cup of Joe for the day!

Secrets of Life Extension: How to Halt or Reverse the Aging Process and Live a Long and Healthy Life by John A. Mann
Harbor Publishing Inc., circa 1980
He tried his hand at every trick in the book, literally! He gave up on his hair long before his hair knew it was doomed to be a dome however; the ladies still loved him and his witty charm. I read the book and it is simple yet clear as to what us humans need to be doing. Going back to the basics.

EXCLUSIVE: Sizzle reel from Holzer's 'My Haunted Life'

After seeing Alexandra Holzer - daughter of renowned paranormal researcher (and paranormal pop culture icon) Hans Holzer - as a guest judge on Travel Channel's Paranormal Challenge with Zak Bagans and Dave Schrader, have you wondered what a show revolving around Alexandra and the Holzer tradition may look like?

Look no further.

The video below, produced by Go Go Luckey Entertainment, is a sizzle reel "pitch" for Alexandra's potential show, My Haunted Life. The show doesn't have a network yet, but looks to be a fairly interesting approach that would involve Alexandra juggling her normal life and her paranormal life.

This the first time the reel has been shown to the public, and even if we don't see more from Haunted Life, you can still check out Alexandra's thoughts here at ParanormalPopCulture.com with her "Holzer's Haunted History" column.

(Clip removed by request of Go Go Luckey Entertainment and Alexandra Holzer)