Free High-Tech Halloween Show: Long Beach couple sync 28-computer display; families flock for community magic

A residential corner in Long Beach, California, has become a seasonal attraction thanks to a Halloween display that blends music, animated figures, projected film clips and elaborate lighting effects. Jeff and Ann Haberman open their decorated home to the public free of charge, giving neighbourhood families a chance to experience a synchronised Halloween show without buying tickets or visiting a theme park. Located at 3343 Chatwin Avenue, near Wardlow Road and St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the property has developed a following over the years. The Long Beach Press-Telegram has documented the couple’s elaborate holiday displays, while the Habermans’ own Haberman’s Holiday Magic project shares information about their seasonal productions. The latest Halloween setup uses 28 computers to coordinate the different elements, turning an ordinary residential property into a carefully programmed spectacle.A neighbourhood home becomes a Halloween attractionThe display runs nightly during the Halloween season, drawing visitors who gather outside to watch the lights, music and animated characters move in sync. Singing pumpkins, skeletons and spooky figures provide the visual centrepiece, while...