How a Professional Magician Investigates the Paranormal with Chandler Maglish

What happens when a professional magician investigates one of America’s most infamous haunted houses? In this episode of the Ghost City Podcast, Chandler Maglish breaks down his approach to paranormal investigation, blending creative stimulus with controlled experimentation. From a tense overnight at the Sally House that left his girlfriend with a lingering four-finger bruise to a striking cross-floor “number 3” sync, Chandler shares of his experiences from his young ghost hunting career. We also tackle a growing challenge in modern ghost hunting: how to share credible evidence in an era of AI fakes and viral hoaxes. Drawing from his background in illusion, Chandler exposes the classic ways paranormal clips get manipulated, from hidden strings to audio stitching, while pushing for higher standards and cleaner methods. Along the way, we explore music as an investigative trigger, the psychology of expectation, and why respecting your audience matters as much as respecting the dead. Whether you’re a content creator, a skeptic, or a believer, this conversation offers a transparent look at paranormal research built on curiosity, control, and creative thinking.