Larry Eissler III
Bio
As Seen on the 44th Annual Telly Awards winning series, Expedition Entity, from the PARAFLIXX Paranormal+ Network. Larry is an author, filmmaker, and historian who focuses on lesser-known haunted locations in the American Midwest. His current research project focuses on the Black Hawk War of 1832, where he has published his findings in his book "Ghosts of the Black Hawk War." His current research projects focus on the Black Hawk War of 1832, where he has published his findings in his book "Ghosts of the Black Hawk War," and the effects artificial intelligence and social media have on the paranormal community.
Headshots
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Published Works
In "Haunted By Likes," author Larry Eissler III delves into the intersection of social media and the paranormal community. As the digital age continues to evolve, a new era of ghost hunters, psychics, and paranormal enthusiasts has emerged, seeking validation, connection, and fame through online platforms.
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Paranormal investigators Dan Norvell and Larry Eissler take you inside a unique perspective of the Black Hawk War, a conflict between the United States and the Native American Sauk war chief, Black Hawk. While conveying the oft-overlooked history of these battles, they also explore the reported hauntings at the war's historic landmarks. Discover a time in Illinois's history rife with despair and tragedy that has produced a significant amount of paranormal activity.
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Take a unique journey with these departed souls and follow them through the navigation of the afterlife in this anthology of ghost stories. Meet spirits that witnessed battles in America's heartland, ghosts witnessing their own funerals, struggles with darkness on both sides of the veil, and more in these 16 haunting tales. Embark on those "what if" scenarios that will only be answered when we finally make that fateful trip through death's door for ourselves.
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New release coming late 2024, early 2025... stay tuned!
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Topics of Interest (Conference Presentations or Workshops)
- Producing the Paranormal (Workshop)
- Ghost Hunting 101 (Presentation or Workshop)
- The Advent of AI and its Effects on the Paranormal Community (Presentation)
- The Dark Side of Social Media and the Paranormal Community (Presentation)
- Expedition Entity's Most Haunted Locations (Presentation)
- Ghosts of Brodhead Manor (Presentation)
- Ghosts of the Black Hawk War (Presentation)
Social Media and Contact Information
Paranormal Trailers
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Graphic Design Work
These posters were created for paranormal events and are an example of what graphic design work I can do by request.
Appearances
- August 2018: Illinois Paranormal Conference (Speaker, Investigation Leader)
- December 2018: CON-ALT-DELETE Anime Conference (6 Panel Speaker)
- October 2019: Chicago Paranormal Conference (Speaker)
- November 2020: Afterlife Paranormal Conference (Speaker, rescheduled due to COVID)
- November 2021: Afterlife Paranormal Conference (Speaker, rescheduled due to COVID)
- August 2022: Illinois Paranormal Conference (Vendor)
- October 2022: Midwest Spirit Fest (Speaker, investigation leader)
- November 2022: Historic Crimes Con (Speaker, canceled by organizer)
- November 2022: Afterlife Paranormal Conference (Speaker, canceled by organizer)
- April 2023: Spirits in the Spring (Speaker)
- July 2023: 2023 Midwest Paranormal Conference (Panelist)
- August 2023: Illinois Paranormal Conference (Speaker, Investigation Leader)
- September 2023: CIL-CON (Speaker)
- September 2023: Great Lakes Paranormal Conference (Speaker, Investigation Leader)
- CANCELLED - September 2023: Fort Wayne Paracon (Speaker)
- October 2023: Tinker Swiss Cottage Private Event (Speaker, Investigation Leader)
- October 2023: Haunted Rock Island YMCA Paracon (Speaker)
- October 2023: Fox River Grove Memorial Library Private Event (Workshop, Investigation Leader)
- February 2024: Madtown Paranormal Expo (Event Co-Host, Speaker)
- June 2024: Chicago Paranormal Convention (Speaker)
- July 2024: Investigate Brodhead Manor with Sam Baltrusis (Investigation Leader)
- July 2024: Gettysburg Battlefield Bash (Workshop)
- August 2024: Paranormal Rock Down (Investigation Leader)
- August 2024: Michigan Paranormal Convention (Workshop, Vendor)
- September 2024: Illinois Paranormal Conference (Vendor)
- September 2024: Psychic Paranormal Wellness Fair (Speaker)
- POSTPONED - October 2024: Midwest Paranormal Conference (Workshop, Panelist)
- October 2024: Fox River Grove History and Mystery Tour (Speaker, Investigation Leader)
- October 2024: Old Baraboo Inn Investigation Event
- October 2024: Seance at the Roff House (Speaker)
- November 2024: Belle City Paracon (Speaker)
- November 2024: Algonquin Area Public Library Presentation and Investigation (Speaker, Investigation Leader)
- November 2024: Days of the Dead: Chicago
Professional Accomplishments
- Director, Cinematographer, and Editor of Expedition Entity
- 27 IMDB Film Festival Wins, 15 Nominations
- Best Feature Documentary
- Best Editing
- Best First Time Director
- Best Educational Film
- Best Web Series
- Best Trailer
- #1 Show on the PARAFlixx Paranormal+ Network (Expedition Entity)
- 44th Annual Silver Telly Award Winner for Unscripted Online Series (Expedition Entity)
- Cinematographer and Location Sound Mixer on Sounds of Spirits
- Director of 3B (Student Narrative)
- Cinematographer on Haunted or Not: Bloods Point Cemetery
- Director of Brodhead Manor: A PARAFlixx Special Investigation
- September-October American Paranormal Magazine National Cover Feature
- Featured on 96.7 the Eagle during the month of October for 6 years (2017-2023)
- Featured on Good Day Stateline with Michelle Abraham (2023)
- Featured on Eyewitness News - Rockford, Illinois (2018)