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SPECIAL GUEST
World’s Greatest Escape Artist
BIO
Aron Houdini, The World’s Only Living Houdini. Aron began performing magic at the age of 7 after receiving a magic set for Christmas. At an early age Aron’s shows were limited to living rooms, small festivals, and family events. Through those years Aron perfected his gift of magic and began performing professionally. The day Aron turned 18 years old he bought his first straight jacket after talking a doctor friend into writing him a prescription for one. (He had to wait because his mom said it was too dangerous) After working with the local doctor and a chiropractor in Aron’s home town he developed the ability to dislocate his shoulder by hitting it against walls. And so the Aron Houdini journey began.
At the early age of 19, Aron Houdini landed his own show at an Old West style theme Park named” Six Gun City”. Aron Houdini performed twice a day six days a week perfecting his professional grade show. Including a levitation where his assistant disappeared while floating in mid-air! Since that time Aron has traveled the United States performing and selling out venues nationwide billed as “The World’s Only Living Houdini!”
Aron Houdini’s magic has been seen on many major television networks and his escapes have pushed the limits of what’s possible to the extent his peers and others are asking, “Has Houdini returned?” (The last words of Harry Houdini were, “If there’s a way, I will return.”) Aron is a nationally recognized Houdini historian due to his ability of knowing things about Houdini that are not published.
World Champion Lance Burton called Aron his protégé while performing together on stage. Many of the tricks Aron uses today were inspired by a mix of Lance Burton and Harry Houdini. Aron’s magic has won him National Awards including a Grand Champion of Champions for his comedy magic routine. His ability to involve the audience with every trick has left his audiences stunned with what they have seen during his show.
Because of Harry Houdini’s involvement in the Paranormal, Aron has followed in those footsteps as well. After Harry Houdini’s mother passed away, he vowed to find a way to contact her. Aron Houdini has vowed to continue that journey in trying to contact ghosts, spirits, and most importantly Houdini himself. Aron has taken part in ghost hunts with many of television’s most popular ghost hunters expanding his knowledge in the field of Parapsychology.
Aron Houdini, truly The Worlds Only Living Houdini.
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Star of TruTV’s "Haunting Evidence"
Founder and Director of Ghost Hound
Patrick Burns is best known as the paranormal investigator star of TruTV’s (formerly CourtTV)Haunting Evidence. For three seasons, Burns was called to apply his vast knowledge of electronics and computer systems toward the goal of documenting paranormal activity.
He is one of the most respected and in-demand paranormal researchers today, receiving requests to conduct investigations and lectures from coast to coast.
Burns’ numerous technical skills include a mastery of advanced audio filtering techniques for enhancing faint EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) recordings.
When not in front of a camera, Patrick can be seen working behind one. He is a professional photographer and videographer and was able to lend his vast knowledge of these fields to his role on “Haunting Evidence”.
As a photographer, Patrick shoots in infrared light exclusively. His unique style has won him accolades from his peers and examples of his work can be seen in his on-line gallery at Patrick Burns Photography
He is the founder and director of Ghost Hounds, one of the largest paranormal communities in the USA, and is the organizer and host of GhoStock: a paranormal enthusiast’s convention held annually at famously haunted locations across the country.
Burns has always considered himself to be a “skeptical believer” and cautiously examines all claims of paranormal events. At a conference in the summer of 2008, Burns participated in several panel discussions alongside members of the James Randi Educational Foundation – one of the largest skeptical societies in the world. At the conclusion of the conference, he was singled out and lauded for being the only member of the paranormal community in attendance that willingly engaged and answered the tough questions posed by the skeptics.
Patrick currently has several ambitious media projects in the works, including a “how-to” instructional video on ghost hunting and a series of DVD’s profiling allegedly haunted locations around the country. Somewhere in between, he’s managed to find the time to pen his first book: The Other Side: A Teenager’s Guide to Ghost Hunting with Marley Gibson andDave Schrader.
After graduating high school in 1987, Burns enrolled in Columbia School of Broadcastings radio announcing curriculum. After completing the course of study, he worked in radio for a number of years. His formal training in reading copy to time has served him well thorough his paranormal career; when Court TV premiered the first pilots of “Haunting Evidence” in December of 2005, Patrick was called to do voice over narration for the two initial episodes.
When not chasing specters through haunted houses and cemeteries, Patrick enjoys camping and SCUBA diving.
He is the father of two sons, and resides in Boston.
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Author of the hit young adult paranormal fiction series, "Ghost Huntress"
Marley Gibson is the author of the hit young adult paranormal fiction series, "Ghost Huntress," from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Graphia line.
Gibson has been a lifelong paranormal enthusiast. She started conducting paranormal investigations in August 2007 as research for her "Ghost Huntress" teen fiction series and has captured some very compelling pictures, videos, and sound files. Gibson was featured on the premiere episode of The Biography Channel’s "My Ghost Story," as well as being interviewed by CNN.com for a Halloween feature on ghost hunting in 2008.
Gibson's publishing credits include "Ghost Huntress: The Awakening," "Ghost Huntress: The Guidance," and "Ghost Huntress: The Reason." The next titles in the series "Ghost Huntress: The Counseling" and "Ghost Huntress: The Journey" will be released in September of 2010 and May 2011 respectively. She has also co-authored a teen ghost hunting how-to guide entitled “The Other Side: A Teen’s Guide to Ghost Hunting and the Paranormal" with Patrick Burns and Dave Schrader. Gibson is also the co-author of the wildly successful "Christmas Miracles," written with Cecil Murphey, from St. Martin’s Press. The sequel, "Christmas Spirit" will be published in the Fall of 2011.
Gibson has investigated haunts throughout the USA, including Rolling Hills Sanitarium, Waverly Hills Sanatorium, The Stanley Hotel, and the Queen Mary alongside well known paranormal celebrities like Jason Hawes, Grant Wilson, Patrick Burns, Chris Fleming, John Zaffis, Shannon Sylvia, Chip Coffey, and others.
Gibson holds a Bachelors of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Advertising and a double minor in Political Science and Speech Communications from The University of Alabama. She has worked on several political campaigns, as a United States Congressional intern, and has been a marketing events manager in the medical, higher education, financial, and technology sectors. She travels extensively with her partner-in-crime, paranormal investigator Patrick Burns, and the two call Boston, Massachusetts home. She can be found online at www.marleygibson.com and www.ghosthuntress.com
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Haunted Survivor, Author of The Other Side, Founder of The LIFE Foundation, TV Personality
Denice Jones is Internationally known, a Veteran in The Paranormal Field. Denice Jones has been dealing with the paranormal since childhood and has been working in the Paranormal field since 1994. Denice Jones is the Author of the book "The Other Side" The True Story of the boy who sees Ghost, her families Horrific story. Denice Jones's son is the real boy of The Sixth Sense, he has been seeing the dead, angelic and inhuman spirits everyday of is life. Michael was born in 1987. Denice Jones's Haunting has the most documentation and real footage then any Haunting in the US. Doctor's and the Hospital in their hometown has documented he sees the dead and there is nothing medically can do for him. Their life's Haunting continues to this day. Denice Jones has traveled to many States across the US to help other Investigators on cases that involve Children as well as extreme Haunting's. Denice has witnessed/assisted many Exorcisms over the years as well, not just her sons. Denice Jones has helped families find the help they desperately need due to her Non Profit organization " The L.I.F.E. Foundation ( Living In Fear Ends )". A Foundation she started in 1994 so no family would go through what she had. Denice Jones has helped Thousands of families, she stopped counting at 7000 in 2001. She has appeared on Many TV shows to name a few, Unsolved Mysteries , M. Night Shyamalan's Signs of Fear, Discovery Channel - Little Lost Souls, Philly After Midnight, Fox News Live in- New York, In Search Of- on the Fox Family Channel, True Believers- on MSNBC, Chili News in the Country Chili, Prime Time Live, Inside Edition, Gayle King Show , Fox 61 WTIC, Channel 30 WVIT, Channel 03 WFSB, Channel 12 WFIB, The Discovery Channel, "The Exorcists" Fall 2002, Sally Jessey Raphael Show as well as Many Radio, Newspaper, and magazines throughout the US and Other Countries. Denice Jones will be touring the US in 2009, The Haunted Survivor Tour, to talk about her experiences with her Co-Host of "Haunted Survivor radio; Steven La Chance which you can hear Every Tuesday night on Blog Talk radio at 8 pm Eastern Standard Time. Steven is also a Haunted Survivor of an Inhuman haunting, becoming the Catalyst in their close friendship. A true inhuman Haunting is rare. Also joining them will be Psychic Medium Elizabeth, Haunting Survivor Radio's monthly Psychic. The Energizer Psychic, they call her. Also Jan Pierce, Denice Jones mother who generational gifted Empath will Host the Tour. Denice Jones is Currently working on her sequel to The Other Side, as well as a book and series of books with Steven La Chance. Denice Jones web site is www.paranormalhelp.com.
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Haunted Survivor, Author of The Uninvited, TV Personality and Director
Steven founded Missouri Paranormal Research and co-founded the Paranormal Task Force after living through an extreme haunting himself along with his family and friends. Steven developed the idea of The Humanistic Approach to investigation in order to help others. In July of 2007, Steven left MPR and PTF to pursue independent endeavors, but is still very proud of both organizations today. Steven's focus is on extreme, private hauntings. These investigations are typically dangerous and intense in nature with either an individual or a family endangered by a demon. He has successfully investigated and concluded many such cases because of his personal background in extreme hauntings, the network of investigators he has developed over the years and upon whom he relies for back up and/or advice, and his compassion for people. He is frequently called upon to speak about various investigations he was involved in, and he has also been a featured guest on several radio stations across the US, the UK, Canada, and parts of South Africa. Steven is not a stranger to television interviews either and has had many interviews with him published in newspapers and magazines across the US. In October of 2006, "Fear House" premiered as the first show of the third season of the Discovery Channels, "A Haunting." This show featured Steven and the story of the Union Haunting. Steven has also been included in two Booth Brother documentaries, "Children Of The Grave" and "The Possessed." Steven's first book "The Uninvited" was released by Llwellyn Worldwide in September of 2008 to critical acclaim. Steven has numerous other writing projects that he is currently working on. Steven has been a Talk Show Radio Host and Executive Producer. He is a top notch interviewer that has been admired by some of the best. He also uses these skills on the weekly paranormal talk show with Denice Jones called, "Haunted Survivor." Steven’s interest in the paranormal is a fluke. By all common standards he lived a perfectly normal life until he and his three children moved into an extremely haunted and dangerous house. This haunting is factual and has been well documented. Steven has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. He has been a featured guest on Fox News Mike & Juliet Show, Fox News, NBC News, CBS News, The Discovery Channel, plus many more. Stevens interview skills are sharp and he has interviewed people such as Geraldo Rivera, Anne Rice, Jay Barbry, and Mary Jane Popp, just to name a few. His writings have appeared in books, newspapers, and magazines. His stage credits as a stage actor are numerous. Steven has many media projects in process and numerous others in the planning stages. He has just released his directorial debut entitled "The Morse Mill Project." His website is www.stevenalachance.com.
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TV Personality, Sensitive and Host for Haunted Survivor The Tour
Jan Pierce is generationally gifted. An Empath at Birth, Jan has had many dream and visitations from loved ones who have crossed over to the Other side. Married over 50 years to her husband Richard, who also is an Empath and has seen spirits throughout his life. Jan is a mother of 4, giving a few of her children these gifts as well. Her grandson, the real boy of the Sixth Sense. Jan has traveled the US with her Daughter Denice Jones on many inhuman and human spirit cases. She is like a magnet, they seem to gravitate towards her. Jan was an inspiration in helping the Jones Family throughout their horrid ordeal. You may have seen Jan on Unsolved Mysteries, The Possessed, Little Lost Souls, Seattle Live and many newspapers and news stories. Jan still works in the field of the Paranormal with her daughter. Jan is the Host of Haunted Survivor The Tour.
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Founder/President “NPI” NorCal Paranormal Investigators
Doug has over 26 years in the paranormal field as an investigator. With over 360 investigations during that time which include investigations involving haunting from ghost or “residual energy“, free willed spirits, poltergeist activity and demonic entities. Today most of his cases are of the extreme nature.
Doug is what’s known as an “Extreme Haunted Survivor“. In the early 80’s, he was physically attacked in his own home for a period of 6 months. The attacks came from nowhere and began with him being pushed several times that first evening. These attacks progressed and grew much more aggressive with each encounter. The more combative and resistant Doug was with the unseen intruder, the more extreme in nature the attacks became. The attacks went from pushing to punching to slapping to scratching to even biting. Doug does not recommend others to take the stand he took back then. He believes the end result and why the entity left after 6 months is that he would not allow it to run him out and he simply out willed it. This experience launched Doug head first into the paranormal field seeking answers to unanswered questions. “Unearth the Unknown” and helping others is his main focus today.
Doug is the Founder and President of the world renowned paranormal team "NPI" NorCal Paranormal Investigators.
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Click on Chris' picture to see him in action.
Buffalo native Chris Conlon studied Demonology, Extra Terrestrial life, Possessions, and other topics frequently associated with the supernatural/paranormal. His investigations are thorough and documented on the website, as well as written in his current books. He consults a number of sources for each case, including a well known exorcist (priest) who he has studied under and who has taught Chris most of the knowledge he brings to each new endeavor.
His latest field of study includes cryptozoology. This topic covers a broad range of subject areas, to further our level of understanding of the unexplained.
The recent addition of our film crew Morphine Hearts Productions will enhance our ability to bring what we've accomplished to life. This is an experienced crew, having filmed documentaries on haunted sites, which include interview of psychics, mediums and historians to get the full perspective of what is really believed to be occurring at the site, and how can our team approach the situation, evaluate, and assist those affected in the appropriate manner. Chris is now being featured on Paranormal television network using his latest tools and medium ability's , striking a internet craze, around the world with his talent you can catch Chris every Friday on the PTN, be sure to tune into the show Paranormal Truth every Friday at 9:00pm est.
Chris also has been a guest speaker for many events and has also done many seminars on the paranormal. He has also been a guest speaker on para-x radio. Chris has worked side by side with many mediums to help him tune into his abilities and Chris has taken it to the next level introducing things that have never been used. Chris is up for awards from IPAA. Chris has finally came out into the public about his medium ability. Be sure to check him out.
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Founder and Director of Middle Tennessee Ghost Chasers
Tommy Golden has been in the Paranormal Research field since 1999. After having a near death experience he began to research subjects such as Out of Body Experiences, EVP, Ghosts, Death and Dying, and many more. Tommy is the founder and director of Middle Tennessee Ghost Chasers located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tommy is a co-author of the book "Ghost Hunting: The Scientific and Metaphysical Approach". This he co-wrote with Julia Coale as with Middle Tennessee Ghost Chasers. Unlike many intro or how to books this book is a reference to anyone that wants to know how the scientific and the metaphysical can work together.
Tommy has been seen of Paranormal Television Network and is the EVP analysis for the hit Canadian TV show "The Quest for Proof". Collecting direct proof that life continues after death via EVP is Tommy's long term goal. Some of Tommy's techniques have never been heard of or seen by the general public. Tommy’s work has been documented in numerous newspapers and magazines including the Nashville The Tennessean, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Oracle 20/20, Ghost Magazine and Southern Distinction.
Tommy also serves as an instructor at Volunteer State Community College teaching Ghost Hunting and EVP classes. These classes teach college students the ins and outs of the real paranormal community.
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Certified Ghost Hunter and the Founder of Commonwealth Paranormal
I am a Certified Ghost Hunter and the Founder of Commonwealth Paranormal. I have investigated some of the most haunted and most prestigious places as well as numerous residences in the Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and West Virginia areas.
I have been investigating the paranormal for several years, both as an freelance investigator as well as a leader of paranormal groups.
Prior to Commonwealth Paranormal, I was the Co-Founder of the Appalachian Paranormal Research Society. I then moved on to serve on the management team of an area TAPS family Group. I also served as the Public Relations Manager / Media Consultant for the same TAPS Family Group.
I served as a consultant and researcher on the case featured on the "I Am Six" Episode of Paranormal State prior to the case being turned over to PRS; and I've also been featured in the television special "Haunted Van Lear"
I am also the event manager for the ComParaCon Paranormal Conference held each spring in Kentucky.
I have been nominated for the International Paranormal Acknowledgment Awards' "Best National Paranormal Investigator Award", and, my group has been nominated for "Best National Paranormal Group Award"
In September 2009, I was selected as being one of the top 20 Paranormal Investigators in the field by Para-X !
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Founders/Lead Investigators of SHOK HASMAT
John and Drea Jamison are the Founders/Lead Investigators of SHOK HASMAT and the Hosts of SHOK After Dark on The Paranormal TV Network. They started their team in February of 2008, after coming up short on their search for a local professional team. SHOK HASMAT's core values are based from its members Christian faith and its research values based from science. John and Drea strive for a professional demeanor in their investigations and in the public eye. They have recently undertaken a study of real time spirit communication devices otherwise known as the ghost box. They hope to present a well researched topic from both points of view as we pit The Skeptic against The Believer. They believe that information and education is the key to a successful future for our paranormal field. John and Drea have a dedication to research. John began his research journey upon his first experience at the age of 14, since that time he has dedicated himself to understanding the true nature and causes of paranormal activity.. John, a very conservative investigator, believes that many factors are involved with reported paranormal events, though not a complete skeptic his theories and hypothesis lies mostly in science. John continues to research many areas including demonology,cryptozoology and developing his own experiment models. Drea began her journey 6 years ago upon meeting her husband John. Her experience happened in the same location as John's but she didn't believe till she experienced it for herself. Since then, her along side her husband, sat out to discover the truth together. Opposite from John, Drea is more of a believer than a skeptic, as in she has caught numerous unexplained photos and along with her experiences on the ghost box.. So just as they began their team, they sat out on this research study together, The Skeptic against The Believer. You can also catch John and Drea every Tuesday night on channel 2 on The Paranormal TV Network at 8pm est. www.paranormaltvnetwork.com/channel2.html or www.shokhasmat.org
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Founder of Lemuria Paranormal Society and Psychic/Medium
Verona Phillips is from haunted Louisiana and founder of the international paranormal team, Lemuria Paranormal Society (www.lemuriaparanormal.com). She investigates and consults on many abnormal paranormal cases, usually involving poltergeists, demonic entities, and negative spirits. She has trained her entire life to hone her skills and her investigative methods. Under the tutelage of the Catholic Church, she has studied demonology, the exorcism rites, and other rites that are sometimes needed to assist in cases.
She is also a well known psychic/medium and has been featured on many radio shows and is recognized for her accurate readings. She uses her abilities when needed during investigations to ensure that clients receive a professional and intuitive investigation and assists in the removal of spirits from locations if desired. She has trained and experimented with many different methods of using her gifts in different aspects in order to ensure that any person who comes to her for assistance can receive what they need.
She also helps to train others who have discovered their gifts and desire to enhance or control them. When giving readings, her methods are slightly different than other psychics. She is non-bias concerning any and all belief systems and takes into consideration each person’s beliefs when working with them, during readings and case investigations.
She also helps with long term clients, coaching them through life issues and counseling when needed. She is also able to pass messages to loved ones from the other side and cross over spirits who are still earthbound. She is willing to take on any client or case if it means helping another soul, be they alive or dead.
She is currently writing a book based on her knowledge and experiences to share with others. She has a degree in History with a minor in the Latin language. She also owns a production company and will soon be featured with Chris Conlon on PTN, People’s Television Network, on an informative show concerning the demonic side of investigations and all aspects of the darker side.
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Sensitive and Paranormal Researcher
Shawn Sellers is a sensitive and paranormal researcher that currently resides in Montgomery, AL. He was raised rather unconventionally by his grandmother who started to teach him about the spirit world at a young age. His grandmother was well-known locally for her abilities and she passed a great amount of her knowledge on to him. In addition to his grandmother’s hoodoo influence, he was also brought up in the world of Freemasonry. His grandfather and uncles were all active Masons in the community and helped to usher him into the work. Shawn progressively went through DeMolay, Blue Lodge, York Rite, and finally was part of a Hillbilly unit at the local Shrine at 21. He is also the proud father of two boys.
He founded Southern Paranormal Researchers in August of 2006. They are a well-recognized paranormal investigation team that have done work all over the southeast.
As well as using his psychic abilities, Shawn welcomes the introduction of science to spiritualist and paranormal matters. He encourages his team to apply scientific standards to the experience of contact with the dead.
Along with certain members of his team, he also handles cases in which people have been affected by dark entities. With his deep faith in God and a unique knowledge of the spirit he is able to perform cleansings and handle cases usually only reserved for clergy. In addition to the things of a darker nature, he is able to speak on a vareity of topics ranging from modern UFO philosophy, theories on 2012, folk magic and the legends of the Crossroads. He also co-hosts a radio show on www.crossroadspararadio every Thursday night at 8 p.m. Central.
He has spoken at numerous conferences across the South and has made guest appearances on many radio and television shows locally, nationwide and across the internet.
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Co-founder of Afterdark Paranormal Investigations
Frances Etienne is the co-founder of Afterdark Paranormal Investigations in Louisville, KY. She has been seen on the Montel Williams Show and My Ghost Story 2, she has been instrumental in assisting hundreds of families deal with human and demonic hauntings. Frances is the Co-Host of a weekly Radio show “The Sacred Division” heard on Para-x. She is a Rheki student ,the Case Mgr for the Paranormal Clergy Institute with Bishop James Long, and a student of the Deaconate through the United States Old Catholic Church. Frances speaks out about how to “Stop the cycle of abuse” and proper investigation techniques.
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Co-founder of Gateway Paranormal Society
RON COFFEY, is a internationally known Cryptozoologist and the leading investigator of strange and unusual animals in his home state of Kentucky and considered the foremost expert on Bigfoot and “werewolves” in the state.
Ron is the author of Kentucky Cryptids. and the co-author of Gateway Ghosts and Local Legends. He has also served as a consultant for Lori Coffey’s new book, Animal Spirits.
Ron, along with his wife Lori, are the founders of the Gateway Paranormal Society of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. They have investigated the paranormal locally as well as nationally in Illinois, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and North Carolina. They have also investigated internationally at sites in Ireland and Scotland. For more information, go to www.gatewayghosts.com.
Ron appears frequently on both radio and at seminars and conventions. He holds an under graduate degree in Social Science and a graduate degree in Education. He has also served as an educator in several educational institutes in Kentucky.
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SPECIAL GUEST
Actress and Model
Kayla Perkins is a Kentucky Based Actress/Model, ready to make her impression on the world at a young age, Kayla is quickly making a name for herself. Kayla states that it was such an honor to get to work with George Bonilla which was awarded 2008 Kentucky Filmaker of the Year on his upcoming Film, which was Kayla's first Featured Film titled HELL-EPHONE. Kayla was cast as Madison Monroe. This was a demanding and challenging role for Kayla. "She just blew us away with her acting ability and work ethic. It was hard to believe she was new to the business. She has the skills of a seasoned pro" Said director George Bonilla. Kayla has landed several lead and featured roles this year and has loved every minute of it. "I love Acting and it has been an honor to work with so many talented Filmmakers in our area" said Miss Perkins. You can also look for her in the upcoming Films called THE RUNAWAY, NIGHTMARE FUEL & HALLOWEEN HOMECOMING, HELL HOUSE, HAUNTED KY, DEVILS PLAYGROUND, THE GIRL, RED RIVER, SANTA VS ZOMBIES and others coming out in 2010. Kayla is also a Dream Calendar Model. She posed for Miss August 2009 Dream Girl. Miss Perkins has also been featured in Magazines and was in Supermodels Unlimited Magazine as a Rising Star, The Next Supermodel. Kayla has also done Runway Fashion Shows, Been on Billboards, and is a Print Model where she has done Catalog work for Clothing Companies. In her spare time, Kayla does alot of Volunteer work and works with several Organizations raising money for different Charities. Kayla is also former Junior Miss Kentucky! On Dec 14, 2009 Kayla received A Proclamation Award from Major Karen Tingle-Sames & The City Of Georgetown for her outstanding achievements and all she has accomplished at her age.
You can check out Kayla on her website and learn more about this up and coming face of the Acting and Modeling World at www.KaylaPerkins.Com
Make sure to look Kayla up on Myspace, Facebook & Twitter also!
Kayla's IMDB link http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2765695/