If like me you watched 'Ghostbusters' as a kid and have ever since dreamt of being a parapsychologist like doctors Spengler, Venkman and Stantz who all have a PhD in the subject, then there may be away that you too could get the qualifications you need to start a career as a professional paranormal investigator.

A guide to the essential paranormal investigation skills required to become a professional or full time ghost hunter, including the most scientific research techniques and a guide to the most commonly used equipment.

Ouija boards have been a popular part of a séance since Victorian times and while many don't believe in ouija boards, it's easy to experience the creepy movement on the board as spirits answer questions and spell out words.

Spirit photography is a field of photography which aims to capture images of ghosts or apparitions in the shot, usually as part of ghost hunts or in haunted locations. The principles are very old, dating back to the 19th century and as cameras have to got better and more advanced, so have the photos of spirits. Even modern smartphones can be used to capture spirits.

A six piece paranormal investigation starter set which includes popular and top-rated ghost hunting tools, products which are low cost and reliable. The started kit includes a night vision camera, a digital audio recorder for capturing EVPs, an EMF meter, a green laser pointer for creating a laser grid which is used to detect movement, and an infrared thermometer to monitor temperature fluctuations. The whole bundle of ghostly gadgets comes in at just over £100.