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1. Send guests these “tickets” to the main attraction.
2. Require American Horror Story attire.
3. Use this tutorial to turn into Twisty the Clown...
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...but don't expect to look in the mirror without peeing your pants.
4. Print and hang creepy vintage circus photos.
5. Display a sign like this, so friends know what they’re in for.
6. Hire a sword swallower to put everyone on edge.
7. Build a vintage ticket booth to set the scene.
8. Upgrade your balloon game.
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This spider balloon DIY will make your skin crawl.
9. Create a photo booth with a circus tent backdrop.
10. Don't forget the props!
11. Serve up some finger food.
12. Throw some surprises in the popcorn.
13. Quench thirst with a tasty bowl full of “Satan’s Circus.”
14. No AHS Halloween party is complete without a Jessica Lange pumpkin
15. Candy apples are cool - blood covered apples are better.
16. Make or rent some classic carnival games.
17. Label your poisons with free printables.
