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HAuNTcon, The Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Convention, will be held in Houston, TX on January 23-28 and has teamed up with the Halloween & Expo Show for 2014! That means more Haunted House Tours, an Interactive Trade Show for Haunters, a weekend full of Education to make your Haunted Attraction successful, an over-the-top Costume Ball, a Garage Sale full of cheap items for your next show, and a chance to meet new friends and connect with those you have haven’t seen in awhile.
We get Leonard Pickel (the HAuNTcon mastermind) on the mic to give you the inside scoop on what HAuNTcon has to offer for 2014 so you can plan your schedule before you get there. This year HAuNTcon has teamed up with the Halloween and Party Expo, the first and LARGEST international show for the Halloween, Party, and Costume Industries; which should bring in new customers and products to the Haunt Industry.
Check out this Current List of Education Sessions, Classes, and Demos at HAuNTcon 2014 (More Classes Will be Added!)
| Topic | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|
| Taking the Fright out of Writing a Haunted Business Plan | Joyce McLean | |
| Fire Codes for Haunted Attractions | Fire Marshall Todd Mitchel & Shannon Brinkley | |
| Sponsorships and Partnership Programs | Julie Dion | |
| Media Buying How-to | Julie Dion | |
| Advertising Using Facebook Ads | Steve Colberg | |
| Paid vs Volunteer; Operating an Attraction with a Hybrid Staff | Jim Bugos | |
| 7 Ways to Profit in the $7 Billion Dollar Halloween Industry | Kimberly Stewart | |
| How To Build A Creative Team | Chris & Jeff Davis and the crew of Davis Graveyard | |
| Selling Sponsorships | D’Ann Dagan | |
| Critical Components of a Haunted Attraction Website | Jeffrey Ward | |
| Projected Ghost Effects | Chris & Jeff Davis and the crew of Davis Graveyard | |
| Using Fog And Special Effects To Safely Affect Your Bottom Line | Chris Markgraf | |
| Burns, Flesh Wounds, & Frozen Props! The Art of Detailing Dead Bodies | Maris Blanchard | |
| Theming your Haunt!”: Using Psychology to Dramatize Your Theme and “Traumatize” Your Patrons! |
Craig Caldwell | |
| Advanced Haunted Attraction Floor Plan Design | Leonard Pickel | |
| How Realistic Detailing Can Make Or Break Your Set | Chris & Jeff Davis | |
| Prop Fabrication On A Budget | Russ Foster | |
| Secrets of Queue Line Entertainment! | Matthew Martino | |
| How to WIN on FaceOff! Panel | Roy Wooley & RJ Haddy | |
| Application of Latex Prosthetics with Emphasis on Airbrushing to Achieve Desired Effect | Tom Devlin | |
| The Art of Foam Carving | Chris & Jeff Davis and the crew of Davis Graveyard | |
| Horror Face Painting at a Fast Pace! | Nick Wolfe | |
| How To Create Effective, Detailed Zombies Cheap and in a Pinch | Dale Flink | |
| Roy Wooley Demo | Roy Wooley | |
| Dingy, Disgusting Walls for Your Haunt | Ettie Thompson | |
| How To Properly And Effectively Light Your Attractions and Store Displays | Quan Gan | |
| RJ Haddy Demo | RJ Haddy | |
| Original Music For Your Haunted Attraction | Chris Thomas | |
| Prop in 3D! Simple carving techniques to make 3D props for your haunt |
Laura Neeley | |
| Makeup! Tips, Tricks,& Techniques! | Hannah Moon |
We also release the details for our January Giveaway where we will be giving away a one mask from Face Factory FX and one 2014 Haunted Halloween Calendar from Hector Turner. You must be a member of our Haunter’s Toolbox Newsletter to qualify to win.
Topics & Links we discuss in this episode:
- Hauntrepreneurs.com
- Find a Haunt.com
- HAuNTcon.com
- The 2014 Haunted Halloween Calendar
- Face Factory FX
Win One Of These Prizes! Submit Your Entry Before Jan.24th. You Must Be a Member of The Haunter’s Toolbox Newsletter. Sign Up Here. (All new members will be automatically entered.)
A hand crafted Clown latex mask from Face Factory FX
A 2014 Haunted Halloween Calendar (with Haunt Photos from all over the world!)
Sign Up Here (FREE) If You Are Not Currently a Haunter’s Toolbox Member.
