Here's a breakdown of why he's not real:
* Origin: The Candyman was created by Clive Barker in his 1985 novella "The Forbidden," later adapted into a film.
* Mythology: His story is based on urban legends, but it's entirely fictional.
* No Evidence: There's no real-world evidence to support the existence of a supernatural being like the Candyman.
While the character is scary and has captured our imaginations, he remains a product of fiction.