For those of you who would like to have a talking board but don't have the time or inclination to search antique stores and classified listings there is hope. Here for your approval are the best of the best in the current yield of manufactured talking boards. Whether you prefer a board from a leading manufacturer, or a custom handcrafted design, we think that you will find the attention to detail and quality that you would want in a talking board. Each is uniquely different in artistic vision and should satisfy the most demanding connoisseur. They come with our highest recommendation.

Ouija - It Glows In The Dark!
Parker Brothers
It's mysterious! It's mystifying! It's out with the old and in with the new! Bright enough to light the darkest closet, this latest incarnation of the Parker Brothers Ouija is no disappointment. The "glow" lasts for a full thirty minutes, more than enough time to contact Thomas Edison to find out how the darn thing works! Gone is the name "William Fuld" and gone is the faux bird's eye maple design. The board and message indicator are smaller, but then, what isn't these days? The Parker Brothers Ouija is the undisputed champ of talking boards and outsells all others by a very wide margin. Find out for yourself why. Buy from Amazon.com. View picture

Ouija
Papa's Toy Co. Ltd
Aside from Parker Brothers, this must be the only other commercially manufactured talking board in the world today with the name Ouija. One thing is for sure, it's the only bi-lingual one. Yes, No and Good Bye are printed side by side in English and French as is the custom with many things Canadian. Products of Canada online will be happy to send you one. View picture

Clear Channel Board
Destined Soulmates Corporation
Ever surf a talking board with a pyramid? It's easy and fun with the Clear Channel Board. This is a large non-folding, multi-colored cardboard talking board with a very well thought out alphanumeric layout. Also on the board are multiple choice answer quick-picks reminiscent of older psychographs. Truly a joy to use is the incredibly tactile Lucite four-sided pyramid message indicator. You will never want to put it down. Tony and Donna Herrera deserve an "A" for design on this one. E-mail, or pick up the phone and call them directly at 425-861-1063. View picture

Hellboy Talking Board
Dark Horse
From Hellboy creator Mike Mignola comes two editions of his unique new Hellboy Talking Board. The moderately priced regular edition board includes a sturdy pressed paper board, a hardboard planchette, and instructions. It is nicely packaged in an attractive cardboard box adorned with Hellboy artwork. The deluxe edition is really special, so you collectors listen up. The board and planchette are beautifully finished hardboard and come in a striking velvet-lined presentation box complete with antiqued metal corner protectors. This is an absolute first for a mass production talking board. Also supplied are instructions, a planchette carry sack, and a certificate of authenticity. The deluxe edition is limited to 500 boards so our advice is to act quickly as they are not likely to last. We can see these showing up on eBay for many times the asking price once they sell out.
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Pathfinder Psychic Talking Board
Amy Zerner and Monte Farber
This one just has it all. Done in a Native American motif, the Pathfinder Psychic Talking Board is a virtual cornucopia of easy to read symbols and words. Messages flow intuitively as the indicator spells out sentences using the alphabet, or cuts to the chase by landing on a sign in one of the concentric "wheels." Here is a board that is designed to grow with the user. It can be as simple or as complex as you wish, depending on your level of dedication and practice. Exquisitely designed for expert and novice alike. Complete with a comprehensive instruction manual. Board folds in quarters for easy storage. Available online from Amazon.com. Be sure to visit The Enchanted World of Amy Zerner and Monte Farber. View picture

Psychic Circle
Amy Zerner and Monte Farber
Astounding is the only way to describe this highly detailed four-fold cardboard talking board. It has the complete zodiac along with many other symbols and markings similar to psychographs of years past. It is more of a fortune telling system than a simple message board. It comes with a round plastic message indicator and an instruction manual that will keep you busy for many hours, maybe days. Get it through your New Age store, book store, or directly from The Psychic Circle, Zerner/Farber Editions P.O. Box 2299 East Hampton, NY 11937. Buy online from Amazon.com. View picture

Charmed Spirit Board
Sota Toys
Missing on television since season one, the Charmed Spirit Board comes back to life as an authentic reproduction by Sota Toys. How authentic is it? Compare the repro with the Sword and Stone original prop on our pictures page. The shape and letter layout are close but the Sota board lacks the beautiful wood grained look of the original. And you won't be using the planchette other than for decoration. It is made from the same weighty resin material as the board and is much too heavy. Still, this is significant piece for Charmed fans and for hard-core talking board collectors. The Charmed Spirit Board retails for a whopping $249.99 and is now sold out at Sota. Find it on eBay and on Internet sites (search Google) for the short term. View pictures.

If you prefer a talking board with a unique personal touch, a hand-crafted board (made one at a time by hand, rather than mass produced) may be for you. Hand-crafted boards come in a variety of colors and designs, and may often be customized to fill certain special needs. These boards are usually made of wood, something the "big boys" can't afford, and this may be a decided advantage for those who don't like boards made from cardboard. But there is a downside. Hand-crafted boards are usually more expensive than their store bought counterparts and can lack the fancy packaging of the mass merchandisers. You may be expected to provide your own message indicator. Instructions on how to use the board may be sparse or lacking altogether. There is also the smell of varnish or other sealers, something for you sensitive nose types to consider. You may have to wait a painfully long time for delivery depending on how swamped the artist is, so be sure to ask before you send any money. All of this may be secondary to acquiring a genuine work of art, and you can rest assured that you will have a bona fide original.

C. Blake Williams Mystical Talking Boards
C. Blake Williams
When Christopher Blake Williams calls his talking boards "museum quality functional art pieces" he isn't kidding and neither are we when we say that we can't rave enough about them. They are nothing short of fabulous. Each board is hand cut with such intricacy that you need a magnifying glass to see it all. Be amazed as you look closely to discover all the remarkable details. This plus careful staining and special inlays brings his work to a whole new level in the handcrafted talking board world. How does he do it? It must be magic. His planchettes reflect the same attention and each could stand alone as a unique art item. The viewing windows are carefully chosen watch crystals, if you can imagine that. Work like this takes an unbelievable amount of time and commitment. Get one now before he moves on to something else. Visit the fantoms.com website to see what we are talking about. Custom designs available. View pictures

Supermongrel Spirit Boards
Supermongrel Studios
Supermongrel Studios is your one-stop shop for all things odd and curious. Need a shrunken head? How about a killer clown? A Witchboard replica perhaps? Now we know you can't resist that. If Witchboards are a little strong for your constitution, not to worry, they have other interesting designs to choose from. Be sure to check out the portrait photography section of their website. If you are unhappy with photos of yourself that always seem to show you less than stellar, Supermongrel can change all that—in a very big way. View pictures

Vampirahna Design
Vampirahna Design, Zenrad Manufacturing Co.
Vampirahna Design and Zenrad Manufacturing have succeeded where others have not: they have created the finest all-wood talking board of the era. The satin smooth feel and the beautiful honey-golden birch finish of the Mystic Tiki is reminiscent of the fine William Fuld wood boards of the late 1940's, yet unbelievably, this board is better. Or, as they say in Hawaii, "MO bettah!" It's the nicest wood board we have ever seen, and we've seen quite a few, as you might well imagine. The Tiki-gods designs and bamboo borders are exquisite and get better with close examination. Intense! No doubt you gutsier types will want to twirl fire torches during your séance. Comes with directions on the back and a planchette that is equal to the board, if not superior, in workmanship. The Mystic Tiki Talking Board is the first in a line of talking boards from Zenrad and Vampirahna. If this is any indication of their capabilities, they are going to raise the bar significantly in the talking board world. Aloha! Other incredible designs also presently available. Visit www.vampirahna.com. View Mystic Tiki

Walpurgisnacht
Witchboards
No matter what your particular persuasion, Walpurgisnacht has you covered with their interesting line of original and all wood talking boards. There is a dragon board, angel board, German gothic board, tree board, and the "classical" board complete with roly-poly angel babies cavorting in the vines. For those of you stuck on tradition, there is a standard model patterned after the Kennard/Fuld talking board. Carry sacks and wood boxes are available to protect your board. Color catalog available. Visit the Walpurgisnacht website for more information. View picture

Witch Hazel Press
Witch Hazel Press Talking Boards
Kerri McIntire's unusual talking boards feature the combined arts of flower pressing and black and white photography. She takes her original photos of cemetery statuary, adds an attractive floral potpourri, and then seals them under glass. The results are evocative and distinctive. When not actually using the board, it can double as a nice wall hanging. Look on the back for a full description of the photo, plants, and associated symbolism. A small glass disc slides ever-so-smoothly across the board and serves perfectly as the message indicator. A pretty draw-string pouch for the indicator is included. Visit the Witch Hazel Press website or Email them for more information. View pictures

What could be more fun than some interesting knickknacks to go along with your talking board collection? Ouija board T-shirts, coffee mugs and refrigerator magnets are not only fun but will make you the envy of your friends during your next big talking board jamboree. Talk about accessorizing! Unfortunately, these items come and go. We cried a river when a leading clothing manufacturer recently discontinued their Parker Brothers Ouija T-shirt line. Oh well, such is life! All we can say is that we will do our best to bring these things to you as they become available. Here is our hint for today: go to Amazon.com and check out the wide selection of Ouija and talking board related items. They have it all.

Ouija Board Fonts
Harold Lohner
How would you like to have some free nifty Ouija board fonts for your computer? Harold at Harold's Fonts makes just what you need. We used his Cap'n Howdy font for the title of this page. His Sideshow font is a dead ringer for the early Kennard/Fuld alphabet. Imagine the possibilities.

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