ABOUT US

Haunted Attraction Magazine is a trade publication for the dark amusement industry, written by Haunters, (both professional and amateur), for Haunters, (at all levels of ability and experience). Information central, Haunted Attraction Magazine provides much needed assistance to help all haunters do what they do better, easier and more profitable.

Our Workshop articles target the do-it-yourselfer with the latest “How-to,” projects, while our in-depth Spotlight articles describe in detail what makes the best Haunted Attractions in the world successful and strives to uncover the secrets of how they do what they do, so that our readers can emulate that success. Haunted Attraction lists gatherings, seminars and industry parties for all haunters.

The goal of Haunted Attraction Magazine is to share with our readers, our experience and the experience of others, and to provide this invaluable information needed by both amateur Haunters and pro Haunters to make them successful in all of their endeavors.

Departments in the magazine include:

Workshop - Perfect for the “Do-it-yourself-Haunter,” this How-To section offers step by step articles for the latest in props, scenic treatments and attraction building techniques.

Boo Biz - A NEW section providing sound business information for the Haunting Professional, and articles on proven ways to increase your attraction’s bottom line!

Industry - This section provides national news that affects the Haunting community, covering subjects like building code changes, national seminars and regional gatherings.

Spotlights - In-depth investigative articles on the best Haunted Houses, events, hay rides, trails, and dark rides in the world, how they do what they do and why!

IAHA News - The latest information concerning the International Association of Haunted Attractions, now a powerhouse organization with over 300 members.

Undertakings - A place to stay informed about who is doing what in the industry, new endeavors, new projects, and new companies providing products or services to Haunters.

Creeping Up - Keep up to date on Haunter happenings in your area and across the country with this Calendar of Haunted Events, providing websites and contact information on seminars, conventions, gatherings, Haunt clubs, and industry parties.

New Products - Announcements of the latest props, new product lines and new materials for each aspect of the Haunting endeavor.

Underground DJ - Get an expert opinion on the best in Haunted music available to Haunters in this campy review by the notorious punster, “DJ D.K.”

Nightstand Librarian - Before you buy that Haunted book or video, find out if our resident literary expert, the “Nightstand Librarian” gave it a thumbs up or down!

Make-up Corner - Step by step adventures into makeup, prosthetics and mask making for the discriminating Haunter.

Eye on the Web - Haunting suggestions on some cool sites worthy of a closer look throughout the World Wide Web.

Prion, Inc.

Haunted Attraction Magazine Editor Leonard Pickel is also a partner in Prion, Inc.

The Haunted Attraction Team

EDITOR AND CHIEF
Leonard Pickel    

ASSISTANT EDITOR
Lisa Wright        

BUSINESS MANAGER
Jeanne Escher Pickel        

WEB MASTER
Chad Savage / Sinister Visions    

GRAPHIC DESIGN
Wright Publishing Group    

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