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Category: Haunt Shows & Events

Live audio recordings from haunted house shows and conventions. Sometimes we walk through a haunted attraction.

Highlights from the Transworld Halloween and Haunt Show 2013 (part 2)

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Shattered FX- Silicone MasksIn this episode of HaunTopic Radio we stuff in more Halloween & Haunted House goodness from the 2013 Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show in St.Louis, Mo. We interview some Home Haunters, Prop Makers, Mask Designers, and a couple of Haunt Podcast Stars. Check out the names and active links below which takes you directly to their websites!

“Whether you are opening a haunted attraction for the first time, or are a seasoned veteran, the Transworld Halloween and Attractions show is a must see event. This is the only trade show that features vendors, from across the nation and overseas, that cover every aspect of our business, from ticketing to makeup and sound FX to giant animatronics. If you are a pro haunter, or want to become one, you cannot afford to miss this event.”

-Randy Bates, owner The Bates Motel haunt.

In this episode you can also find out more about our next online seminar with Allen Hopps from Stiltbeast Studios who will be teaching Scare Acting 101 in an hour and a half webinar on Managing, Training, and Keeping Your Actors Motivated. You can sign up for this online seminar here:

 

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The winner of our May giveaway (a HAuNTcon T-Shirt) is:

Yvette Langille

 

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The Midwest Haunter’s Convention & The Scare-a-Torium with Kelly Collins

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Midwest Haunters ConventionThe Midwest Haunters Convention is the last Haunt Industry Convention of the year in the United States. If you haven’t attended a Haunted Attraction Convention, Haunt Trade Show, or Haunted House Conference this year then this is your last chance! The Midwest Haunters Convention is located in Columbus,Ohio through the dates of June 7th through June 9th. Plus, a Pre-show Haunt Tour covering over 20 Haunted Attractions through June 5 & 6! There are still tickets and room available…but you better hurry…

We get Kelly Collins on HaunTopic Radio to give you the details behind the Midwest Haunters Convention, all of the shows and events, and some news about the Scare-a-Torium Haunted Attraction. (Kelly’s Haunt) All of the prices are in this episode and make sure to check out the links below to find out more about all of the crazy cool stuff going on at the Midwest Haunter’s Convention.

The Midwest Haunters Convention (MHC) is the largest Halloween show of its kind in the US serving Haunted Attraction Industry professionals and enthusiasts. The MHC features a tradeshow, education, chartered bus tours and entertainment; and it returns to Columbus, Ohio June 7-9, 2013 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel for its 10th year.

The MHC Trade Show features a 60,000 square foot show room floor with over 100 vendors. Educational seminars and workshops as well as networking activities are offered. The 2012 MHC features a Monster Masquerade Costume Party featuring the Body Art Fashion Show and contests including the Bloody Mary Monster Makeup Wars Competition, Ms Midwest Scary Pageant & the Scariest Character Contest. The Midwest Haunters Convention is sponsored by Donat Insurance Services.

 

We hope you take advantage of all the conventions, trade shows, conferences, make-and-takes, costume parties, seminars, webinars, and social events tailored for Haunters. These gatherings may just give you that creative spark you have been searching for or you might meet someone who can help you in in your journey as a Haunter…

 

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The West Coast Haunter’s Convention with Ed Roberts & Darryl Returns from HAuNTcon

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west coast haunters conventionAre you a Home Haunter, Halloween Fan, or Haunted Attraction Owner who lives on the west coast or you want to take a trip somewhere that caters to you as a Haunter? Then the West Coast Haunter’s Convention is a good place to be. We interview Ed Roberts, the man behind the WCHC and the Nightmare Factory, and get the inside scoop on what will be at the convention and why you need to go.

The West Coast Haunter’s Convention is in Portland, Oregon at the Doubletree Hotel and offers education and entertainment to Home Haunters, Haunt Owners, Halloween Fans, and everyone involved with the Haunt Industry. If you sell Haunt supplies or are looking for a place to meet other scary people like you then this is definitely an option. The West Coast Haunter’s Convention is a non-profit organization which uses all the profits from the show for The Oregon School for the Deaf. The kids and staff help Ed operate and act at the Nightmare Factory and participate in setting up the convention.

With guest speakers like Cydney Neil (owner of The Rockey Point Haunted House), Scott Simmons (owner of The ScareHouse), and Mike Krausert (director of operations of Nightmare New England) there will be much knowledge to absorb and creativity to explore. The Bloodshed Brothers and Halloween Hellmouth will also be sharing the details of their journey from Home Haunters to Pro Haunters. Plus all the vendors, haunt tours, costume ball, new friends, and much more…you can’t afford to miss this one!

 

The Stuff We Talk About in This Episode

 

This month’s give away was sponsored by Whimzkulls. To buy Halloween cookies go visit the Whimzkull Store. The winners are:

  • Dustin Aurand
  • Sean King
  • Mollie

 

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The National Haunter’s Convention with Michael Bruner and Steve Randi

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National Haunters ConventionWe packed this episode with double the fun! We get Michael Bruner in the dungeon and torture him for details on his event The National Haunter’s Convention (or The National Halloween, Horror, Haunted House, & Hearse Conversation) which will be at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA on May 3-5. We also turn to Steve Randi, a home haunter going to the pro side, and ask him what he expects from the National Haunter’s Convention this year and why he is setting up a Haunted Attraction in the middle of the convention floor!

Michael Bruner gives you many reasons why you should not miss this year’s convention. An all night Tour to Shocktoberfest, a Wild West Costume Ball, a family friendly environment, new vendors in the Haunt Industry, a hearse show, education for Haunters, the showroom floor, and much more! If you live close by (or even if you don’t) it’s still not too late to jump in your transportation device and go there.

Steve Randi has been a Home Haunter for over 7 years and has decided to take his skills to the Professional side of Haunting. After his home haunt in Danbury, CT outgrew his house he knew it was time to venture into finding a permanent location. He will be displaying his talent for the first time in front of many other Haunters and Halloween fans at this year’s convention. With his crew and help from the SEPHH (South Eastern Pennsylvania Home Haunters) there will will be a complete Haunted Attraction on the show room floor complete with props, actors, and scary goodness. I’m sure you can find Steve there and ask him questions about becoming a Professional Attraction and his experience in Home Haunting. Tell him HaunTopic Radio sent ya….

 

The National Haunters Convention is like a huge reunion that you look forward every year to attending. We offer many of the features of a large haunt convention without the large bite out of your budget. If you are a Professional or Amateur haunter, a Halloween home or yard haunter, or just plan the coolest Halloween parties among all your friends, then this convention is for you. If you like to visit conventions or have never been to one before we welcome everyone who is into Goth, horror movies, classic movies, animatronics, robots, makeup, prop building, airbrushing, or just plain anything to do with Halloween to attend. Our seminars are top notch, and you will find vendors that have products and services that will amaze you.
For anyone in the past 8 years who has been to a Pennsylvania Haunters Gathering (our predecessor) or an Eastern Haunters Convention they will tell you: our event is about networking, learning and having a good time. The vendors are coming out in droves with a huge variety of products from Animations to Promotional Products. This is a chance of a lifetime for haunts of every size to meet the vendors and other haunters face-to-face, see products in person, stock up on supplies, and have a great time.
You will have the opportunity to participate in informative seminars with industry professionals, win great haunt-related prizes, tour local top notch haunted attractions and even attend our costume ball.
We invite you to browse our website, learn about our seminars, the convention show floor, our famous costume ball, our vendors, and our events. You can purchase tickets online at a discount, or at the door the weekend of the event at full price. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

 

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HAuNTcon 2013 with Bobbie Weiner, Dick Terhune, Alex Lohmann, & Henry Cowen

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Hauntcon 2013In this episode of HaunTopic Radio, Darryl Plunkie goes solo and gets a few of the attendees and vendors on the mic to talk all things HAuNTcon. Guests such as Bobbie Weiner from Bloody Mary Make Up, Dick Terhune the famous Voice From Hell, Alex Lohmann from 13th Street Morgue/Dungeon of Doom, and Henry Cowen who provides Theatrical Supplies to Haunted Attractions.

We also cover a few informative seminars and why you need to take advantage of them to succeed in the Haunt Industry. A peek into the Hearse Convention. And don’t miss out on the Haunt Garage Sale to get some deals on some discount products at the convention.

 

The Haunted Attraction Tradeshow and Conference (HAuNTcon) is an convention “Designed by Haunters, for Haunters” of every age and level of experience. Four fun-filled days and nights filled with Educational Seminars, Workshops, Trade Show, Haunted garage Sale, Custom Hearse Show and networking socials like the incredible Costume Ball, who’s theme this year is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Masquerade.

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