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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.