7/20/2007

Okay, early warning- tomorrow is the day that I’ll be making my yearly appearance at the “Flashback Weekend” Horror Convention in Rosemont. I thought I’d give you the information early, so, if you need to plan your visit, you’ve got time. This is, I think, the fourth year that I’ve been asked to take part in “Flashback Weekend”- and every visit has been great!

Here’s the itinerary- you show up- pay your admission fee- and, from 2 to 4 pm, I will be signing autograph picture cards, as well as any Sven-related things you might bring, including copies of the “Scary Monsters” magazine with me on the cover, rubber chickens, or previously-purchased Sven shirts (we WILL have a VERY limited number of Sven shirts for sale, as well)- plus, I’m happy to pose for a picture with you- just PLEASE make sure your camera is working, has batteries, and you know how to work it! Also, please be REASONABLE if you bring items for me to sign- remember, there are other people who will be waiting for their turn. Please make sure you hit the line early, to make sure I’ll be able to sign for you before the session ends at 4 pm- there will be someone who will cut off the line at a certain time, if necessary, so we’ll end on time. Also, after that, as we go to the next parts of the event, it is usually not easy for me to do further signing- it becomes one of those things where, as we’re trying to move along through the convention, I can’t sign “just one more”- it isn’t fair to sign one, and then tell the next person that I can’t do theirs. That’s the whole reason we have the set time for strictly autographs, so please make sure you won’t be disappointed if you want something signed, and be in the autograph area-the Atrium- during that two-hour stretch.

After the autographing, we’ll move to the stage in “Ballrooms 1-2”- and, at 4:15, I’ll do our yearly Svengoolie question and answer session, in which you, the audience members, can ask me any questions you like- and, that includes the usual FAQ that some folks newer to the show might not know the answers to- it’s no problem! I might drop some info on future programs, as well…we’ll follow that up with one of the most fun events of the convention- the costume contest! Again this year, I’ll be your host, and you’ll definitely enjoy the wide range of scary and hilarious costumes that people come up with- and, if YOU want to take part, just show up in your costume, sign up right before, and you might win some prizes!

Please keep in mind that, although the convention does run Friday through Sunday, I will only be there on Saturday. One of the great events this year is the “Nightmare on Elm Street” reunion- with Freddy himself, the great Robert Englund, and his co-stars- including Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Amanda Wyss, and more- plus other horror personalities. The attendees are always great, and it’s a big-time fun event, so, start planning today for your visit with me tomorrow! It all takes place at the Crown Plaza Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont on River Road, and you’ll find all the information you need at www.flashbackweekend.com - we appreciate their sponsorship of our show every year, and are honored that they invite us to appear…so, come on out!