TRANSWORLD ANNOUNCES NEW HAUNT ONLY SHOW

For Immediate Release - July 1, 2008

TransWorld Exhibits, Inc. Moves 14th National Haunt & Attractions Show
to the America’s Center in St. Louis
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New Venue Selected in Response to Growth of Haunt Industry

(Northfield, IL) – In an exciting move, TransWorld Exhibits, Inc. announced its decision to move the 14th National Haunt & Attractions Show (HauntShow) to St. Louis, Missouri, at the America’s Center, March 27 – 29, 2009.

Previously held in conjunction with TransWorld’s International Halloween, Costume & Party Show (HCPShow), the HauntShow will stand on its own in St. Louis, Missouri, giving the buyers and vendors of the Haunt community convenient access to the industry’s #1 trade show in a business environment created just for them.

“After extensive market research and input from vendors and buyers alike, we decided to spin-off the 14th National Haunt & Attractions Show and have it stand alone in a Midwest location that is central to the greatest number of participants in this industry,” said Joe Thaler, chairman and chief executive officer of TransWorld Exhibits, Inc., owner of the show. “The Haunt industry continues to grow with advances in special effects, animatronics, sound & lighting, and props. More and more, these products are used in venues on a year-round basis whether it is in a theme park, theatrical production or a haunted house. This growth within the industry demands a stand-alone trade show dedicated solely to the Haunt industry,” Thaler continued. “St. Louis is the perfect gateway to a marketplace where the Haunt community can come together.”

The complete schedule of activities for the 14th National Haunt & Attractions Show in St. Louis will be announced in the coming weeks. Highlights of the show will include:

• New product introductions from the industry’s leading companies
• Extensive seminar programming
• Networking events and competitions
• Special events and tours, and much more

The TransWorld International Halloween, Costume & Party Show will continue to host a Haunt Pavilion as Haunt products are also fundamental to the celebration of the Halloween season and the buyer of Halloween and
seasonal merchandise. The HCPShow will take place March 6 – 9, 2009 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Special exhibit packages are available for exhibitors that wish to participate in both the St. Louis and Las Vegas events.

For more than 60 years, TransWorld Exhibits has been a leading producer of independent trade shows. The business, which had its roots in the housewares and consumer electronics industry, has over the years expanded its offerings to include general merchandise, Halloween merchandise, giftware, seasonal items, luxury merchandise, jewelry, fashion and accessories. The firm runs trade shows in Chicago, Las Vegas, and St. Louis.

For more information on attending or exhibiting, please call 800-323-5462 or 847-446-8434 for international calls. Information is also available at www.hauntshow.com and www.hcpshow.com.

HAUNTWORLD MAGAZINE FEATURES TWO AMERICA HAUNTS ATTRACTIONS

Hauntworld Magazine the haunted house industries number one source of information is featuring two attractions on the cover from America Haunts. The first attraction features is the 13th Gate, and the second is 7 Floors of Hell. The magazine is set to release mid-February and be on hand at the Transworld National Halloween and Haunted House show.

You can subscribe to the magazine by visiting www.hauntedhousesupplies.com.

Kersey Valley, Inc. the company behind Spookywoods haunted attraction in NC has announced the creation of a new company, SpookywoodsFX.

The goal of this new vendor is utilizing the talented artists that are behind the creation of the monsters at Spookywoods haunted attraction in the off season. Tony Wohlgemuth, Kersey Valley, Inc. President, explained the project as a way to employee their artists year round and bring new and exciting products to the haunt industry that has been lacking high end costumes for years. Haunt owners have been spending thousands of dollars on animated props with no attention to the most interactive scare you have in your haunt, the actor. Imagine your actor slipping into a Film Quality Costume from head to toe with no makeup needed in a matter of minutes, that is what we are creating. I’m not talking about a set of hands and a mask, but a complete corpse that is film quality. Joh Harp, Designer at SpookywoodsFX, stated that they have been working since November on the design and sculpting the clay into the various pieces for these suits. Our goal is to bring 20 suits to Transworld for sale off the show floor, so make room in your suit case for at least one. There will be various styles to choose from, but the haunt owner can also customize the look themselves to fit their theme.



SpookywoodsFX.com provided HauntWorld with a sneak peak of the clay sculpt of just the hands and reminded us that this is just clay, imagine what it will look like once airbrushed and textures added. The new website is set to be revealed next month with videos of the full body suits just in time for Transworld buyers to get excited about this new product.

HAUNTWORLD MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES TOP 13 HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS NATIONWIDE

List Highlights New Standards of Fear and Fun at Leading Haunts

St. Louis, MO – September 5, 2007 – To kick off the 2007 Haunt Season, Hauntworld Magazine, the haunt industry’s leading trade publication, today announced its list of the Top 13 Professional Haunted Attractions in the country. These attractions are being recognized for their attention to detail, high-quality special effects, and overall scare factor.

Ranging from haunted hotels and prisons to spooky hayrides, the list represents the best haunted attractions the nation has to offer, as selected by the editors at Hauntworld Magazine. In an industry that has reached the multi-billion dollar mark, these haunts are leading the way in scream-inducing innovations.

“The haunts we’ve included are as expertly produced as any major motion picture today,” said Editor-in-Chief of Hauntworld Magazine, Larry Kirchner. “They have behind-the-scenes teams of master Hollywood special effects technicians, make-up artists, set designers, and trained actors. We’re an industry that exists to make people scream and laugh at the same time – and these haunts do just that, and more.”

2007 Top 13 Professional Haunted Attractions
1. Netherworld Haunted House, Atlanta, GA – www.Fearworld.com
2. 13th Gate, Baton Rouge, LA – www.midnightproduction.com/the13thgate.htm
3. The Bates Motel, Philadelphia, PA – www.thebatesmotel.com
4. Headless Horseman, Ulster Park, NY – www.headlesshorseman.com
5. The Darkness / CreepyWorld, St. Louis, MO – www.scarefest.com
6. Eastern State Penitentiary’s Terror Behind the Walls, Philadelphia, PA – www.easternstate.org/halloween
7. Erebus Four Story Haunted Attraction, Detroit, MI – www.hauntedpontiac.com
8. 7 Floors of Hell, Cleveland, OH – www.7floorsofhell.com
9. SpookyWoods, Greensboro, NC – www.spookywoods.com
10. Universal Studios House of Horrors, Hollywood CA – www.universalstudioshollywood.com
11. Shipwreck Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA – www.queenmaryshipwreck.com
12. Dreamreapers, Chicago, IL – www.dreamreapers.com
13. Haunted Hotel, San Diego, CA – www.hauntedhotel.com

For more information on this year’s Top 13 Haunted Attractions as well as other top industry lists, please visit www.hauntworld.com.

Best Haunted Tourist Location

1) Salem, Ma. www.salem.org
Some of the cool places to visit in Salem
http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/
http://terroronthewharf.com/



Best Year around Haunted House in America
1) Universal Studios House of Horror, Hollywood, Ca.
www.universalstudioshollywood.com/
2) Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Orlando, Ca.
http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/liveaction/hauntedmansion/main.html
3) Ripleys Haunted Adventure, Gatlinburg, Tn.
http://ripleyshauntedadventure.com/

Best Home Haunted House
1) Castle Blood, Pittsburgh, Pa. www.castleblood.com
2) Haunted Overload, www.hauntedoverload.com
3) Terror Syndicate http://www.terrorsyndicate.com/tsp_haunts.html
4) Rot Haunted House www.rothauntedhouse.com

Most Unusual Haunt’s in America
1) Ravens Grin Inn www.hauntedravensgrin.com/
2) Boney Island http://www.boneyisland.com/
3) Balloon Manor http://www.balloonmanor.com


Coolest Haunted Videos on You Tube
1) Bates Haunt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIez-vboMaM
2) Turbidite Manor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDLlg2JzejM

Scariest Haunted House Commericials on You Tube
1) Disney Halloween http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3F70OIAMxc
2) The Nest http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d355Vu9kWNU
3) NETHERWORLD Haunted House http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaXYgSgOlio
4) 13th Gate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns3seL2_K8s


Scariest Haunted House Websites
1) www.Hauntworld.com
2) Haunted Hotel, San Diego, Ca. www.hauntedhotel.com
3) Atrox Factory, Birmingham , AL www.atroxfactory.com
4) House of Horror, Buffalo NY http://www.houseofhorrorsbuffalo.com/

Best Amusement Park Halloween Events
1) Universal Studios Horror Nights Orlando/Hollywood http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/
2) Knott’s Scary Farm http://www.halloweenhaunt.com/haunt07.shtml
3) Tampa Busch Gardens HallowScream http://www.howl-o-scream.com/tampa/


About Hauntworld Magazine:
Hauntworld Magazine (www.hauntworld.com) is the premier haunted attraction magazine in the industry. Coupled with its online component, hauntworld.com, Hauntworld provides insider access into the world of haunted houses and attractions. Readers can find information regarding the top haunts around the country and internationally, Halloween vendors, manufacturers, events, tips and forums. Originally created to serve haunted attraction industry members through its unique editorial content and discussion boards, Hauntworld now helps nearly four million people find the best haunts each Halloween season. The magazine/website and its editors have been featured in publications such as USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and Time and on the National Geographic Channel, among other media outlets.

Contact: Kristina Ferrari/Anastasia Wylie
Dukas Public Relations
(212) 704-7385 ext. 106/ext. 113
kristina@dukaspr.com; anastasia@dukaspr.com

SPOOKYWOODS FEATURED ON COVER OF HAUNTWORLD MAGAZINE

Fellow America Haunts attraction Spookywoods will be featured on the cover of the national publication Hauntworld Magazine. You can learn more about Hauntworld Magazine by visit www.HauntWorld.com. You can learn more about Spookywoods at www.SpookyWoods.com

THE 7 FLOORS OF HELL AUCTION IN CLEVELAND

The 7 Floors of Hell haunted house auction is coming up soon in Cleveland, Ohio at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 9th, starting at 11am. The auction includes over 80 animations, costumes, facades, spooky props and so much more. You can also buy a full blown turn key haunted house. This will be the biggest haunted house auction of the year. If you need animations, if you need props this is the auction you can't miss. For more details visit their website at http://www.nortonauctioneers.com/upcoming.htm

AMERICA HAUNTS PARTNERS WITH HAUNTWORLD.COM

AMERICA HAUNTS, AMERICA'S PREMIER attractions has partnered with Hauntworld.com, the webs leading haunted house website to help advance its mission of protecting and promoting the haunted house industry. Hauntworld.com has been named the #1 haunted house website on the web by About.com, Yahoo.com and has been featured in stories in USA TODAY, National Geographic Channel, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and many more. Hauntworld.com draws over FIVE MILLION unique visitors per year looking for haunted houses, haunted hayrides, and Halloween attractions. Hauntworld is committed to helping America Haunts meet its goals for 2007 and beyond.

For more information about Hauntworld.com visit their website at www.HauntWorld.com or their haunted house directory at www.HauntedHouseOnline.com.