Mechanical Memories Magazine

Smoke and Mirrors:
The Haunted House of Alton Towers
by Michael P Eley
When Alton Towers invested millions of pounds in the ground-
breaking Haunted House, a new era of dark rides was born. The
spectacular attraction amazed and spellbound theme park
enthusiasts and dark ride fans for many years, with its breath-
taking illusions and state-of-the-art technology. The original concept
was retired in 2002 to make way for the interactive zombie blaster,
Duel. However, the haunted mansion left riders who braved the
terrifying Poltergiest Room and were scared witless by the Grand
Hallway's grinning demon.
Michael P. Eley is one of those riders. Through the pages of this
book, he'll guide you back into the darkness, offering behind-the-
scenes insights into the making of creator John Wardley's 'laff in the
dark' attraction, as well as serving up a brief history of dark rides
and haunted houses.
ISBN Number: 9781490417080
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 112
Publication Date: 2013
Publisher: Haunted One
RRP: £12.99
Our Price: £8.99
To buy this book, please send a cheque, with £2.99 p&p,
payable to 'Joyland Books', to:
Joyland Books, Southcombe Farm,
Southcombe, Chipping Norton,
Oxfordshire OX7 SQH
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