Co-Founder - AZ Halloween & Special Effects Association

A Buddy of mine and I started this after quickly realizing that the existing 'Halloween Group' was really stuck and not wanting to move forward. We wanted to do Charity Events, Zombie Walks, Behind the Scenes Tours of Professional Haunts, obtain discounts from vendors for supplies, grow a large group and assemble an Annual Convention. We're only a few months into the journey, and already have 60+ members and growing rapidly! How exciting is that!



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AZ HALLOWEEN & SPECIAL EFFECTS ASSOCIATION




I love Special Effects, Disney Style stuff. Anything that is realistic and spooky. Homemade is ALWAYS the way to go! You just can't BUY good props off the shelf, you gotta invest your blood, sweat and TIME into them!

I love TOT's and Parents watching my haunt, and finding all the little details I put into it each year.

Gore. Chain saws. Jump and out Scare you type haunts. Anyone can jump out from behind a bush and scare people- it takes talent and creativity to create a great scene for people to submerse themselves into. I really don't understand the Alien and Mad Scientist themes- but many others enjoy them.

I hate the TOT's who just fly up, past the props, and snag the candy and run off. I hate it when adults try to go TOT'ing without a costume. I hate getting flack from HOA's and neighborhood natzi's who don't appreciate my haunt setup.

I'm not into the gory, jump out and scare you type of haunt. I'm into the Gothic, more realistic, subtle and spooky stuff. Think of Haunted Mansion without the Cartoonish atmosphere.

I love inspirational movies, music or stories. Life is about achieving your dreams, and leaving the world a better place. A Country Musician said that it's not about what you take with you, but what you leave behind.

I have no problem taking a hard look at myself and my life and making changes. I'm a fairly emotional guy underneath the callouses! I'm very passionate about everything I do. I deeply care about others, and constantly push them to chase their dreams and aspirations.

I'm recently a Daddy- my baby girl.was born in April 2008. LOL- yeah, I'm a Baby-Daddy. I know, it's a girl. I believe it's God's Karma for my college years. It's going to hit me pretty hard when she's a teenager, that's for sure! My Wife and I have been married for 2 years now. I'm one of the luckiest guys I know who literally married his best friend. She tolerates my Halloween activities, but doesn't let me get too over-involved with it all.

Current Props for 2008:
3-Axis Skull
'Dead Ringer' Grave
Ghost Projection
Vacuum Former
Laser Vortex
Ambiance

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