Category: Haunt Shows & Events

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Did you miss the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show this year? Don’t worry. We were there and recorded a bunch of audio with Haunt Owners, Scare Actors, Vendors, and Haunt Marketers…and we unearthed some amazing value for you! And this is just Part One. Stay tuned for the next one. SUBSCRIBE HERE so you don’t miss the next one.

 

 

Alright Haunters…I’m going to make this a quick post and just include a list and description of WHO we recorded during our trip to the Transworld Haunt, Halloween, and Escape Room Show in St.Louis, MO. (haashow.com)

But first, I must thank my team of media partners that help record some great guests and brought a new perspective to these interviews!

Thanks Media partners and other interviewers!

• Haunted Attractions Network: Phillip Hernandez
• Gantom Lighting and Controls: Quan Gan
• Flatline Radio: Tristin Pierce
• Dan Doble
• Kyle Krueger
• Liz Mistele

 

WHO and WHAT is inside this podcast??

• Haunt Shirts: Shirts tailored for Haunters
• Gantom: How Z-Tag and Piano Color Wheel can improve your Haunt
• Find-a-Haunt: Get more customers to your Attraction or Event
• Dan’s Haunted House: A unique theme can make your Haunt stand out
• Haunt on Williams St: Home Haunting Tips and Tricks
• Crossroads Escape Games: Think outside the box when creating your escape game
• Hammer Brothers Haunted Circus: A different way to shoot zombies
• I Love FX Makeup: Innovations in the Special FX world
• Voice from Hell: Taking care of your acting voice
• Dare to Scare: An interactive app to entertain your customers
• Mad Haunter Haunted House: Matching your Marketing with your Throughput
• VFX Creates: Scare actor controlled props and puppets
• Venom VFX: Innovations with Haunt Lighting and Controls

 

A peek at Scare Factory Props in the Dark Zone:

 

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Miss TransWorld? Listen to this podcast episode to hear the latest innovations within the Haunt Industry.

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*Special Announcement for Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show 2017*

 

Would your Haunt Business or Haunted Attraction like to be heard & seen by 1,000s of Haunters from all over the world?

We are hosting special audio spotlights, recorded video sessions, & LIVE streaming straight from the TransWorld show floor. All in one spot so you don’t have to track us down.

 

These brief interviews will be shared across these popular Haunt Networks:

-Haunted Attraction Network
-HaunTopic Radio
-Inside the Haunt Industry
-Flatline Radio
-The Haunt Journal

 

Book your spot now before space runs out:

http://hauntopic.com/interview

This will secure your session & help us streamline our days. Interview sessions will be no longer than 30 minutes.

We will also be hovering around Booth 623 all day, but interview spots will be first come first serve. Stop by and say HI anyway!

 

Daily Events at Booth 623 (Gantom Lights/Media):

 

-Book your interview now: http://hauntopic.com/interview

 

-PreShow LIVE Facebook stream hosted each morning before the show opens.

Go to the Haunters Toolbox Facebook Page at 9:30am CST on Fri, Sat, Sun. to hear our instant updates! http://www.facebook.com/groups/haunterstoolbox

 

-FREE Haunt Journal subscriptions & magazines.

 

-Flatline Radio LIVE on Friday 3-4:30pm.

 

-Home Haunting Tips by Dr.Terror Eyes on Saturday at 1-3pm.

 

-Daily free media opportunities to be seen & heard by Haunters across the globe & in your state.

 

 

Hope to See you there!!

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The Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show is the world’s largest trade show focused on Haunted Attractions and Escape Rooms. Place your orders for new Haunt Products, search out the new innovations for the industry, and meet up with like-minded people like you. Innovation within the Haunted Attraction Industry starts here!

 

Who is on this podcast talking about the Transworld Haunt Show?

 

Shattered FX

A premier silicone mask company that has been vending at the trade show for many years and believes in the magic that happens on the show floor. Jarred Alcala, the founder and owner, explains some great vending ideas for Haunters and How to survive a Halloween Convention. Plus, he explains the benefits between different types of silicone masks…just in case you want to buy one. Check them out at Shattered FX.

 

Mindtrap Creations/Mindtrap HauntedAttraction

Bill Bornder, the mastermind of both of these companies, describes his reactions when he stepped on the trade show floor for the first time at the TransWorld Haunt Show. He also dives into the making of his Haunted Attraction Mind Trap and how he plans on spending his time for year two at the show. Find Bill’s Haunt Mind Trap Here.

 

What is NEW at Transworld for 2017?

• A larger Escape Room floor area and training classes for Escape Games.
• An airbrush makeup class by Allen Hopps.
• A Voodoo themed buffet and party
• Midnight Syndicate workshops and anniversary.
• Check out and register at HAASHOW.com

 

 

Why do you need to go?

If you’re wanting to start or improve your own Haunted Attraction Business, Escape Room, Themed Attraction, Halloween Event, Haunted House…then Transworld is the place to get a good grasp on what the Haunt Industry has to offer. Transworld has the most Haunt vendors of any of the Haunted Attraction Trade Shows in the world.

Take advantage of the after-parties, community events, and free dinners. You’ll gain so much knowledge from talking to other people and just listening. Now’s the time to be a learner. Soak it all up. Take notes and LOTS of PICS!

 

 

When and Where is the Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show?

The Transworld Haunt Show is located inside the America’s Center Convention Complex in downtown St.Louis, Missouri. Address: 701 Convention Plaza. For 2017 the dates are March 23th through March 26th. There are plenty of restaurants, grocery store, bars, and hotels (book now) close to the convention center.

 

Tips for making your TransWorld experience easier:

• There is a Schnuck’s grocery store 3 blocks from the America’s Center. Great place to grab snacks and beverages.
• Try to stay as close to the show as possible. This allows you to come and go with ease. Maybe a short afternoon nap? If you need to travel, use Uber or the transit.
• Hang out in the lobbies and bars with other Haunters. This is a great place to find opportunities and friends. Just remember that classes start early. 😉

 

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From East to West and North to South, no matter where you live, there is a Halloween Event or Haunt Convention close to your neighborhood. Here we discuss two newer events that each have their own unique style and elements. MidSummer Scream in California and Haunt Faire in New York.

Education, Vendors, Parties, Networking, Shopping, Demos….they both seem lots of fun. But which one do you attend? Both?

 

MidSummer Scream

Long Beach, California. July 30th-31st. Two fun-filled days of frights, freaks, spooks, and scares! Your ticket includes admission to dozens of presentations from creative professionals, celebrities, and influencers from in and around the horror, entertainment, and Halloween industry. Your ticket also allows you access to a massive show floor and onsite mini-haunts. The festivities list continues to grow and will be updated on their website www.midsummerscream.org.

We interview Rick West and David Markland, just two of the masterminds behind MidSummer Scream, and they fill your ears with many reasons why this west coast event for Haunters should not be missed. New for 2016, Midsummer Scream combines the best talent from the local California area and opens its doors to great people world-wide in the scare entertainment industry. They even have a costume party hosted by the legendary band Oingo Boingo! To read a great article on MidSummer Scream check out this one from Dread Central.

 

Haunt Faire

Ronkonkoma, New York. August 6th-7th.  A Convention for all things HAUNTED. Enjoy your Halloween this Summer with Haunted Attractions, Films, Paranormal Experiences, Guest Speakers and Greetings, and a Haunted Attraction Job Fair for those who want to meet up with some of the Professional Haunts.  Their website is www.haunt-faire.com

Wander about the exhibitor room and find your macabre treasures, participate in a workshop/panel that sheds some light behind haunted attraction walls, sign up for the costume or makeup wars contest, or visit the main stage and see what entertainment awaits.

Elsie Ginsberg gets on the mic and explains how Haunt Faire is different and how mixing the Paranormal with Haunted Attractions can be a real good thing.

 

5 Things you need to know before you attend a Haunt Convention

• Arrive early and get familiar with your surroundings. Parking, hotel, bars, trade show, classes. Planning is key.
• Bring extra bags. You’ll collect many catalogs, products, ect. while walking the vendor floors. Some people use suitcases with wheels.
• Stay hydrated. Bring bottles of water or a refillable one. This will also give you more energy to do more things!
• Drink responsibly. Everyone wants to have fun, just be cool. Follow the rules in the hotels as well. Remember, that 8:30 am seminar you want to attend comes early.
• Socialize. The Haunt Industry is BIG but it’s also SMALL. You’ll find we’re all easy to talk to and we want to share our knowledge with you. Come say HI.

 

Now go decide which Haunt Show you’re going to. If you can’t make these events, then which ones are you going to?

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