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Scarecrow
Based on the scarecrows in Sleepy Hallow, this prop is an easy classic! With easy construction you won't regret building this one.

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Haunted Books
This how-to will give you insturctions on building books that move in and out of a shelf. Plus it is a very good effect to have. Easy to build, not too noisy, and could be used as a shelf for more props and effects.

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Flying Books
Do we need to say more? The basic idea behind this prop is to give the effect that 'spirits' are making the books float around the room. Try to guess how it is done before you click . . . you will be suprised when you see how they did it. . .

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Earthsands Candle Stick Prop
A simple Candle Stick prop that can be made out of simple materials available at your local hardware store. The how to includes a list of things you need, good instructions with pictures, plus how much it costs all together!

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Dr. Graves Portrait With Glowing Eyes
The effect is of a portrait of a man whose eyes glow an eerie color. Detailed instructions, all text one picture. It even includes a download of the image they used!

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3D-TV
The 3-D TV is a great subtle prop. As you watch the blank screen, a face protrudes from the surface for a few minutes, slowly turning until it disappears.

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ALF
The ALF is the first in a series of lamp control devices suitable for theatrical lighting effects. The design goals of each device s simple: low-cost, safe hardware that can be built with commonly available components from local electronic shops.

    < go to page >   < Phantasmechanics.com>

Bleeding Portrait
The bleeding portrait appears to be a normal painting of a Victorian woman, then her beautiful neck is mysteriously slashed and blood begins to gush from the wound. Featured In Haunted Attractions Magazine Issue #24.

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Scary Guys Candelabra
An inexpensive candelabra can be constructed using (of all things) ceiling fan parts! A few more lamp parts, some plastic pipe, lamp sockets, flicker bulbs, a bit of zip-cord, a plug, some paint, a couple of hours and you have a great candelabra ready for spider webs and a dark corner.

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Chris's Crypt Candelabra
Another Candelabra made from fan parts, and other materials.

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Falling Chandelier
When a visitor steps through the front door, a 16" chandelier in the foyer falls about a foot making a loud thump, and then rocks violently back and forth. The lights on the chandelier flicker. It then slowly raises and resets itself.

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Flickering Tunnel Lamps
Building "Disney-like" Indiana Jones flickering tunnel lamps is really quite simple. All you need you can find at any electronic store, such as Radio Shack and your local hardware store.

Glowing Eye Portrait
A spin-off of Chris's Bleeding Portrait, Mark Butler has created a less "gory" version. For all of you that are looking for a cheap filler, you should look at this.

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Haunted Books
Create an eerie set of books that go in and out a bookshelf. Done with cams, bungee cord, and a motor!

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Punchbowl Baby
GROSS! GROSS! GROSS! For all of you that have parties this is MUST! A little baby doll stands over a punchbowl and PUKES out the punch. By the way the punch is YELLOW~NASTY!!

  < go to page >   < Iron Man>

Singing Busts
This is an expensive and somewhat involved project, but it was worth (and still is) every cent. Learn how to make almost exact replicas of Disney's Haunted Mansion Singing Busts!

  < go to page >   < Haunted New Mexico>

Malibu Walkway Lights
A cheap way to light the driveway for tots cruising the streets on Halloween. At a total cost of less than \\$30.00, it gets you 10 lamps!

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Moth
The MOTH is just under 4 feet in length and usually hangs around sound-reinforcement equipment on Halloween....and looks GREAT under a black light!!

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Haunted Mansion Following Bust
Using one of those Living Faces packages, create a "Bust" that will follow your every move.