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Category: Haunt Shows & Events

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

Live From the Transworld Halloween/Haunt Show 2013 (Part 1)

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transworld haunt & halloween showWow! What a show!

Yes…I’m talking about the Transworld Halloween and Haunt Show that was hosted in St.Louis,MO on March 7-10 2013. This was my 5th time attending and each time the experience is different. There are always new props, different faces, and exciting new events to participate in. Unfortunately, I only had one day to try to take it all in. I didn’t get to meet all of my friends there but I did manage to capture a few audio interviews for HaunTopic Radio. I also made a few connections with vendors who are excited to be donating more prizes to the lucky monthly winners of the show. (No prize this month.)

Here are just a few of the people I stopped along my journey of the trade show floor at Transworld and those who are highlighted in this special edition of HaunTopic Radio:

 

We would also like to give a few scream outs to our Hauntlings that help out behind the scenes here at HaunTopic Radio:

  • Thank you Matthew Freyer of Matthew Freyer Productions who keeps our graphics looking great! Matthew has helped create the logos and banners for HaunTopic Radio and continues to be a well trusted source for graphic design in the Haunted House Industry. If you are looking for banner design, website design, or logo creation then Matthew is your guy!
  • Thank you Matthew Hampel who is taking on the challenge of keeping our HaunTopic Facebook Page and HaunTopic Twitter account interesting and valuable. We want to share more stuff from other Haunters and Matthew is up for the challenge. If you have any cool video links, articles, tutorials, etc that you want to share with us then look us up on these two networks.

 

Our next shows are with Leonard Pickel of HAuNTcon and more coverage from the Transworld Halloween and Haunt Show 2013. Stay tuned…..

       

The Canadian Haunted Attraction Conference & the Scary North with Matthew Flagler

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Canadian Haunted Attraction ConferenceIn Episode 40 of HaunTopic Radio we get Matthew Flagler on the mic to educate us on what really goes on in the Canadian Haunted Attraction Industry and other scary things north of the border. Matthew is the man behind the Canadian Haunted Attraction Conference which takes place on April 12-14 in Hamilton, Ontario. If you operate a haunted attraction, work at a seasonal event, are a horror/paranormal/Halloween fanatic, or an FX artist then this event is for you.

Me & Darryl (also a Canadian)  get Matthew to open up about his Halloween childhood, what really goes on at the Canadian border, and what is Matthew Flagler really scared of? We also release the names of the two winners of our monthly prize give away: 2 Large Bottles of Bloody Mary Spray Blood

HERE ARE SOME TOPICS WE DISCUSS:

  • How easy it is to get into Canada and How close Hamilton really is to the U.S.
  • Matthew’s early memories of Halloween and the horror influence of his childhood.
  • How you can sell your products in the untamed Haunt/Halloween Industry in Canada.
  • What celebrities you can meet when you go.
  • The benefit of the educational Haunt related seminars and what you’ll learn.
  • Why the Canadian Haunt Industry is starting to catch up to the U.S.
  • Get a 50% discount off a training seminar!

 

Friday, April 12, 2013

    • Builders Series Full Day Workshop (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
    • Vendor Load-in (9 a.m.-noon)
    • Builder’s Workshop (1 p.m.-4 p.m.)
    • Trade Show Exhibits Open (1 p.m.-6 p.m.)
    • Welcome Social (7:30 p.m.-10 p.m.)

 

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

 

Sunday, April 14th, 2013

  • Seminar Series Sessions (9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.)
  • Trade Show Exhibits Open (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
  • Hardcore Creepshow Event (noon)
  • Exhibitor Post-Event Reception (2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)
  • Vendor Load Out (3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.)

 

Find More about Matthew & the Canadian Haunted Attractions Conference:

 

This month’s contest prizes were donated by Bloody Mary (Bobbie Weiner). Thanks Bobbie!

bloody mary make up

       

Haunt Trade Shows, Halloween Conventions, & Seminars for Haunters in 2013

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Haunt Shows/ConventionsIn Episode 39 we discuss the Halloween & Haunt Trade Shows and Conventions that are coming up in the year of 2013. We also let you in the door to our last online seminar “The Truth About Owning Your Own Haunted Attraction with Leonard Pickel” where you can listen to about 15 minutes of the beginning of the online seminar and decide if you wanna sign up for the next one. You can purchase any of our seminars at anytime. You will be able to attend the LIVE event, receive a video link of the seminar to watch anytime you want, & an audio download (mp3) to listen to anywhere you go.

 

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF OUR ONLINE HAUNT SEMINARS

 

Here is the list of Haunt Tradeshows & Halloween Conventions for 2013

 

We also add a new segment to the show where we ask questions about websites, how-to tips, and more questions from other Haunters. This show we asked you this:

Where Do You Buy Your Haunt Supplies? (from our listeners)

 

TO WIN A BOTTLE OF SPRAY BLOOD JOIN THE HAUNTER’S TOOLBOX BEFORE FEB.26TH. CLICK HERE.

 

WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR HALLOWEEN SUPPLIES? WHAT CONVENTIONS ARE YOU GOING TO?

       

What Can You Possibly Learn from the Vendors of a Haunt & Halloween Trade Show?

Halloween SuppliesIn Episode 17 we talk with 5 Haunt Vendors from the Transworld 2012  Halloween & Haunt Show about:

How to Sell Your Tickets Online Without Start Up Costs

What is the Real Difference Between Fog Liquids

New Products for Your Home and Your Haunt 

Where to Find Efficient & Reliable Printing

An Easier Way to Control Your Props Without Programming

We also introduce a NEW Haunt Project that is trying to grow wings and fly; but will need your help to get it off the ground. If you use any type of animatronic & prop controller, you’ll want to check this new company out!

 
 

Listen to Episode 17 of HaunTopic Radio by clicking the play button below:

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Here are the websites to the Product Creators we highlight in the show:

  • Ticket Leap: Set up an account, sell your tickets online, & get more customers now! Ticket Leap has been a trusted brand with Haunted Attractions for years & now it is easier than ever to start your ticketing with no start-up cost! (If you use this link then we will receive a small commission for each new account we help get started.)
  • HauntBox on Kickstarter: Support this project on Kickstarter! The Hauntbox is a prop controller and automation machine that is browser-configured, open source and Arduino-compatible. It’s cool because you can automate inputs and outputs with no programming.
  • Master Fog: Master Fog simply brings you the finest in theatrical effects fluids. They specialize in a wide variety of fog and haze fluids all at a reasonable price. Made in the USA.
  • Skeletons & More: Items such as skeletons, masks, props and custom made props. They specialize in creating our own unique custom designed skeleton and bone props; such as skeleton chandeliers and skull wall sconces.
  • Jak Prints: Specializes in custom full-color offset printing, apparel printing, and sticker production. Their state-of-the-art equipment and an expert staff with over 25 years of collective experience in the printing industry allows them to offer the highest quality products and best service anywhere while still offering the industry’s most competitive prices.
  • Fright Catalog: Online Halloween store since 2000 that caters to the Home Haunter & Halloween Fans. If you can’t find it anywhere else- check here!

The winners of this month’s contest are:

  • James Schuppe- Fright Times Magazine
  • Matthew Hampel- Fright Times Magazine
  • Dana Abbitt- Prelude to a Nightmare (Dark Ride) CD

Image donated by http://epitome.wikidot.com/chocozombie

 

Who are Your Favorite Suppliers, Makers, & Vendors of Halloween/Haunt Products?

       

The West Coast Haunter’s Convention: Tapping into the Mind of Ed Roberts

Haunt ConventionIn Episode 13 of HaunTopic Radio, we mind travel to the West Coast and share a few moments with Ed Roberts; the man behind The West Coast Haunter’s Convention. It will be held in Portland, OR on June 1-3, 2012 at the Doubletree Hotel. This convention is open to all Halloween fans, Home Haunters, Haunt Owners, Vendors, Artists, and everyone else who loves the Dark & Scary. And it only costs $40 for the whole weekend.

We’re talking Haunt Tours, Make & Takes, Pretty Hearses to look at, Haunters like You to talk to, Over 40 Classes, Tradeshows, a Costume Ball, and many other possibilities. Ed is also helping The Oregon School for the Def by using money earned from the Convention to support to those who need it most. Watch the video below: The Extreme Makeover comes to help out the school & their Haunt.

All of this….all on the West Coast…and for charity?

Oh yeah…he is offering all Home Haunters a FREE TABLE at the convention. 

 

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More Information About The West Coast Haunter’s Convention:

Listen to Episode 11 to Enter The Contest for the month of May. Click Here.