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Lesley Bannatyne: The Story Behind Halloween & What It Means Today

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In Episode 28 of HaunTopic Radio we get Lesley Bannatyne to dust off her crystal ball & tell us remarkable stories of the past and other adventures of Halloween. She also turns the questions to us and we gave in. So you might here a couple stories from us about Halloween. We also learn where she found the inspiration behind her book about Halloween/Haunters & the Haunt Industry titled Halloween Nation: Behind America’s Fright Night.

Lesley has interviewed & met many Haunters and Halloween fans within the industry. Small Home Haunters to Pumpkin Carvers-Pro Haunters to Witch Festivals- she has inspired many of us….

Lesley Bannatyne is a leading Halloween author that has written many great books on the subject of Halloween. Such as Halloween: An American Holiday, An American History and A Halloween Reader: Poems, Stories, and Plays of Halloween’s Past. If you are ever searching for the true history or meaning of Halloween then Lesley is the place to go for your answers. With 1,000’s of hours of research under her witch’s hat, she brings the tradition of Halloween to new eyes every day & makes it easy to understand for those who have questions.

She also loves Haunted Attractions and Home Haunts!

FIND MORE ABOUT LESLEY HERE:

I SKULL HALLOWEEN– LESLEY’S WEBSITE

BUY LESLEY’S BOOKS – AMAZON BOOK LIST

ANOTHER ARTICLE ON LESLEY BY SCARYVISIONS

THE WINNERS OF THIS MONTH’S CONTEST ARE:

LEE ALDER
JAKE PETERSON
MAT GOEBEL
SIMON DANNEFAERD
JAMES SCHUPPE
JOHN FICHT

THE FIRST PLACE WINNER (LEE ALDER) WILL GET FIRST CHOICE. THEN DOWN THE LIST. CONGRATS! YOU CAN’T WIN IF YOU DON’T PLAY…ALL NAMES ARE DRAWN RANDOMLY.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS THIS MONTH FOR THE PRIZES!!

SPOOKY SOUND EXPERIENCE: 3 FULL DOWNLOADS OF HALLOWEEN & AMBIENT SOUND
STADIUM OF SCREAMS: 4 TICKETS TO THE NEWARK, NEW JERSEY HAUNTED BASEBALL STADIUM
COMPOSITE EFFECTS: $50 GIFT CARD TO CFX EFFECTS TO USE ON ANYTHING ON THEIR WEBSITE
HECTOR TURNER: 2013 HAUNTED HALLOWEEN CALENDAR

Phobias: How To Use Fear When Scare Acting with The Unknown Scare Actor

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In Episode 27 we put the Unknown Scare Actor in a small closet with lots of spiders and make him tell us all of his Scare Acting Secrets. Well…kinda. Jim Millspaugh (the Unknown Scare Actor) has acted most of his life, scares the body fluids out of most guests at The Dent School House, & trains other Scare Actors to utilize his techniques. He uses the tagline “Everyone is Afraid of Something” in his segment on The Big Scary Show as he shares different Phobias each episode. And after doing a bit of research on Phobias, it seems there really is a Phobia for everything.

Using Phobias & Fears in Scare Acting is more difficult to do than just reading about them. If you are an actor in a Haunted Event & really want to work the crowd, you may want to check out the F.E.A.R Equation Jim teaches. We get some insights on this and on his techniques for making others tremble in fear.

So click on the play button, enjoy our interview, win a prize, & let us know how you are liking the podcast.

FIND MORE OF JIM MILLSPAUGH HERE:

THE UNKNOWN SCARE ACTOR SITE

JIM ON FACEBOOK

THE BIG SCARY SHOW

THE PHOBIA LIST

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS WHO ARE GIVING AWAY THESE PRIZES THIS MONTH:

SPOOKY SOUND EXPERIENCE: 3 FULL DOWNLOADS OF HALLOWEEN & AMBIENT SOUND
STADIUM OF SCREAMS: 4 TICKETS TO THE NEWARK, NEW JERSEY HAUNTED BASEBALL STADIUM
COMPOSITE EFFECTS: $50 GIFT CARD TO CFX EFFECTS TO USE ON ANYTHING ON THEIR WEBSITE
HECTOR TURNER: 2013 HAUNTED HALLOWEEN CALENDAR

HERE ARE THE RULES TO THE CONTEST:

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE OF HAUNTOPIC RADIO & FOR OUR SECRET QUESTION
ANSWER THE QUESTION AND SEND IT TO [email protected]
NEW! WE WILL LET THE 1ST PLACE WINNER CHOOSE ONE PRIZE FIRST. THEN GO FROM THERE. THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 6 PRIZES THIS TIME! 6 WINNERS!

CFX: The Evolution of Silicone Masks & What It Takes To Make One

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In Episode 26 of HaunTopic Radio we interview Wes, Ken, & Diana from CFX or otherwise known as Composite Effects. We unmask each one of them and learn more about the silicone mask making process, where they get their creative inspiration, and how the silicone mask is an excellent tool for any Haunter.

If you have never witnessed these masks in action…it is a completely different feel & look than latex or foam products. Yes, they do cost more than most masks but if you figure in time, convenience, & effectiveness; CFX masks can actually save you money. And once you try one on-you may not want to take it off.

We didn’t get to all of your questions from facebook & twitter but I’m sure we’ll have them on again. Also, this episode is a bit longer than normal- I just couldn’t edit anything out. Come on…we just couldn’t kick them out of the HaunTopic Lair without draining most of their blood first….

FIND MORE ABOUT CFX HERE:

COMPOSITE EFFECTS WEBSITE: View the latest masks and make your own design.

COMPOSITE EFFECTS ON FACEBOOK: Stay in touch and maybe win some prizes.

COMPOSITE EFFECTS ON TWITTER: Tweet them and see what they can do for you.

Stay tuned for our next episode with The Unknown Scare Actor on Oct.6th when we talk about

using fear to scare your guests!

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Fright Masters: Scare Acting, Keeping Volunteers, & 20% OFF Your Next Prop

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In Episode 25 of HaunTopic Radio we chat with Damon Carson of Fright Masters Props and House of Fright. Damon has loved Halloween ever since he was a little boy & has turned his passion into building props for other Haunters. We discuss Things You Can Do To Keep Volunteers Coming Back, a few Classic Horror Movies You May Have Not Heard Of, and Some Of the Biggest Challenges When Owning Your Own Haunt.

Damon has been involved with Halloween & Haunting for most of his life. Whether it was the horror movies he watched as a boy, helping the JayCee’s raise money by putting on a Haunt, or his experience in operating his own Haunt; Halloween has always been holding his hand along the way. And the kicker is…we have lived in the same town most of our lives and just met each other a few years ago.

Damon has offered to give all listeners 20% OFF ON ALL PROPS AT FRIGHTMASTERS.COM until Halloween & the prize donated this month is a $50 Gift Card from Fright Masters as well. On Frightmasters you will find props, commercials for your Haunt, & a few other items for your next Halloween project. Speaking of prizes…

THE WINNERS OF THIS MONTH’S GIVE AWAY ARE:

The Winners of Fright Times Magazine: John Wherry & Shawn Morse

The Winner of the $50 Gift Card from Fright Masters: Bo Sommerville

FIND DAMON HERE:

FrightMasters.com– Click here for 20% OFF your next Halloween Props

Friend Damon on Facebook– Look Damon up and say Hi.

KICKSTARTER PROJECT: 1031 COMICS– If you like Comic Books & Haunted Attractions- You’ll love this!

Haunted Overload: No Halloween or Haunt Project is Too Big for Eric Lowther

In Episode 24 of HaunTopic Radio, we finally get Eric Lowther on the phone from Haunted Overload to get some advice on the steps from Home Haunting to Haunt Owner and How To Grow Your Haunt Business the Smart Way. Haunted Overload is an outdoor Haunted Attraction located in Lee, New Hampshire that Eric built & moved twice due to expansion and some business evolutions. You can find 30′ large scary creations made from telephone poles, foam, and recycled materials. If you can imagine a tall ghastly beast lurking in the forest- you will probably find it at the Haunted Overload.

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Eric walks us through his journey as a Home Haunter that outgrew his house. Where he gets his inspiration for his large creations. Why the forest is so damn scary. Why to get involved with charities. A few tips on the business side of haunting. Plus so much more…

Haunted Overload has been featured in HauntWorld Magazine, Halloween Nation, Top Haunts, and many other media outlets. To find out more about the Haunted Overload make sure to check out the links below.

MORE ABOUT HAUNTED OVERLOAD:

Buy Tickets! Get them while they have them…

Haunted Overload Website: If you live in New Hampshire or close…gotta check it out!

Facebook Page: Get instant updates.

Before & After Videos: A post I did last year about Haunted Overload.

ENTER TO WIN THIS MONTH’S CONTEST: Prizes- A $50 Gift Card to FrightMasters Halloween Supplies & More Fright Times Magazines. Entries must be in by September 14, 2012.

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