A live Halloween special in 1987 had viewers convinced that a magic trick had just gone very wrong.

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How well do you know the macabre motifs of Halloween’s favorite writer? Try matching the Edgar Allan Poe quote to the spooky short story.
Take your shindig to even spookier heights with these haunting snacks.
Not all tales of poisoned Halloween candy are mere legend.
For hikers who crave a little frisson of fear with their outdoor experience, these allegedly haunted trails and footpaths offer more than just crisp air and casual ascents.
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Lost spirits and friendly ghosts allegedly haunt these hotels.
Need some extra cash? Apply for Screambox’s Thrilltern position.
These are the candies Americans are getting delivered right to their door.
Not all pumpkins are created equal. Check out these tips for choosing a pumpkin that’s ripe for picking.
These five cemetery journeys are a great way to explore America’s rich and varied history. Tombstone tourists, rejoice.
America‘s most romantic candy is in its heartbreak era.
With the right seeds and growing conditions, you can cultivate a 300-pound pumpkin in time for next year’s Halloween.
Here’s one way to enjoy the spookiest months of the year.
When you stop to think about it, many of our autumnal traditions—like scooping out pumpkin guts, asking strangers for candy, and wandering aimlessly through cornfields—are pretty bizarre.
Your nightmares just got a whole lot cuter.
The home improvement chain knows what you need: a 15-foot scarecrow that talks.
The classic holiday mash-up wasn’t directed by Tim Burton—but Tim Burton was supposed to have a cameo in it.
Begging for candy on October 31 was banned after kids set one too many fires.
The movie did not strike a chord with most audiences upon its release, but these days, it boasts some famous fans.
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
If you’re up for traveling for this spooky season, visit one of these destinations.