HAuNTcon Brings the Fright to St. Louis

March 7, 2012 - PRLog -- ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Mar 7, 2012 – Haunted industry pioneer, Leonard Pickel, brings global fright brand HAuNTcon® to booth #940 at the TransWorld’s National Halloween & Haunted Attractions Show in St. Louis, Mo. at America’s Center, March 8-11.

Open to the public, the 9th Annual Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Convention, HAuNTcon® 2012, takes place May 3-7, 2012 at the Monroeville Convention Center near Pittsburg, Pa. “Designed by Haunters, for Haunters,” HAuNTcon® will host over a thousand haunted professionals and Halloween fans of all ages for a not-to-be-missed conference and trade show. Attendees can enjoy over 50 hours of seminars, hands-on workshops and product demonstrations of the latest scare props, techniques, and effects and a program packed with unforgettable networking events, local haunt tours, a decadent costume ball and much more.

“HAuNTcon helps haunters around world the take their vision to the next level by bringing together top industry experts, artists, owners, operators and haunted house fans together to share, learn and inspire each other,” explains HAuNTcon Founder and haunt industry legend Leonard Pickel, “It is the best investment you can make for your haunted event no matter how big or small.”

Leonard Pickel is notorious for his unique and visionary approach to professional haunting called the “Pickel Theory,” covered in literature and media worldwide. Over a million people in the U.S. alone have experienced his work. At his specialized haunt design company, Hauntrepreneurs®, Pickel has developed over 100 attractions for entertainment giants such as The Playboy Mansion, Universal Studios, Madison Scare Garden, Morris Costumes, Six Flags and Paramount amusement parks. His 30 plus years of experience in the haunt entertainment industry have earned him the undisputed title of “The Original Hauntrepreneur”. Pickel is an accomplished author, speaker, innovator, designer, and haunter.

This March, Pickel will be bringing three of his greatest contributions to the fright industry to the St. Louis America’s Center - HAuNTcon®, the premier haunted attraction trade show and convention (at booth #940), Hauntrepreneurs® Inc., leader in design and consulting for dark themed attractions, and FindaHaunt.com, the next generation haunted event locator (at booth #938). Pickel is available in St. Louis for questions and in person meetings .

Showcasing products and services in the haunt and attractions industries, TransWorld’s National Halloween & Haunted Attractions Show brings together buyers and exhibitors from across the nation to the America’s Center in St. Louis.

About HAuNTcon®
HAuNTcon is an acronym for the Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Convention. Founded in 2004 by haunted attraction legend Leonard Pickel, it has become a mecca for a lively global community of Halloween, haunted attractions and horror enthusiasts. HAuNTcon’s expo features the latest in fright services and equipment for professional haunters and enthusiast alike often at wholesale prices. To register and for more information, visit http://www.hauntcon.com

About Hauntrepeneurs®
Hauntrepreneurs® booth (#942) specializes in design and consulting for dark themed attractions. From concept to completion, it is a full service company that can handle a project of any size and budget. Using a storyline as a road map, Hauntrepreneurs® develops haunt experiences from the inside out giving customers the best value while creating unique high impact attractions. From detailed architectural drawings and storyboarding through construction and set dressing to management training and support, Hauntrepreneurs®, turns haunting dreams into a reality. Visit http://www.hauntrepreneurs.com to request a bit or for more information

About FindaHaunt.com
The next generation haunted event locator, FindaHaunt.com (booth #938), is first to put the power of Internet mapping to work for haunted business owners and operators nationwide. The user friendly website allows visitors to quickly search and find top haunted destinations in their area. With detailed event descriptions including hours of operation, pricing, directions and more, FindaHaunt.com makes it easy for attraction owners and fans to connect and grow their community. Venues of all sizes get a fair chance without the need to purchase expensive banner ads. Visit http://www.FindaHaunt.com.

About Leonard Pickel
The “Original Hauntrepreneur,” Leonard Pickel, opened his first haunted house in 1976 to become a ground-breaking visionary and legend in the haunted attraction industry. At his specialized haunt design company, Hauntrepreneurs®, Pickel has designed over 100 attractions for entertainment giants such as The Playboy Mansion, Universal Studios, Madison Scare Garden, Morris Costumes, Six Flags and Paramount amusement parks. Over a million people in the U.S. alone have experienced his work firsthand, earning him high acclaim and a passionate following worldwide. A true pioneer, Pickel constantly experiments with new techniques, pushing the boundaries of the art of haunting. Pickel is an accomplished author, speaker, innovator, designer and haunter.

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HAuNTcon® - the Leading Haunted Industry Event in North America "Designed by Haunters for Haunters."

Open to the public it has become a mecca for a lively global community of Halloween, haunted attractions and horror enthusiasts of all ages.