Monthly Archives: March 2019

Blogcast #7: Dynamite Magazine Harry Houdini Punch-Out

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Dynamite magazine, issue #79, December 1980, features an article about Harry Houdini titled “HOUDINI: The Magic Man Who Knew Whodunit!” As part of that theme, the mag includes a companion two-piece punch-out that, when constructed, becomes a … Continue reading →

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Blogcast #6: Houdini Optical Illusion on National Geographic Brain Games

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval In 2013, National Geographic’s Brain Games commissioned artist Pete Fecteau to create a Rubik’s Cube mosaic of the Houdini two-face optical illusion I made that year. I wrote about it at the time, and that’s the subject … Continue reading →

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Coins to Glass Magic Routine Tutorial

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Did you know coins can demolecularize? Okay, you got me. I made up that word. But think of it as a synonym for dematerialize. Either way, did you know? You see, tossing coins from hand to hand … Continue reading →

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First Five Houdini and Magic Blogcasts

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval I had to redo the intro music on the first five blogcasts I produced. If you’re a magician or magic enthusiast—or even if you’re not—I think you’ll enjoy them. Please have a listen. While you’re there, please … Continue reading →

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A New Move for the Hot Rod

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval If you’re a magician who likes to perform the Hot Rod, you’ll like this video. In it, I introduce a new move I invented for the square, heavier rods on the market. For those not familiar with … Continue reading →

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Tutorial Teaching Griffin O’Neal’s Oil and Water Card Trick

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval In 1982, child actor Griffin O’Neal played the part of a magician and escape artist in The Escape Artist. One of the tricks his character, Danny Masters, performs is Oil and Water, in which alternating red and … Continue reading →

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Patrons-only Video Update

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Here’s a quick update on which videos I plan to post for my Patreon patrons. If you’re not already a patron, please consider becoming one. When you do, you’ll have access to not only the free public … Continue reading →

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Blogcast #5: Wild About Houdini Since 1975

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Blogcast #5: Wild About Harry Since 1975 is live! I talk about John Cox, the creator of the most comprehensive Houdini-related website on the Web: Wild About Houdini. If you’re a Houdini, magic, or history enthusiast and … Continue reading →

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Blogcast #4: Meeting Harry Blackstone Jr.

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval If you’re a fan of famed classical illusionist Harry Blackstone, Jr., the son of The Great Blackstone, you’ll love Blogcast #4: Meeting Harry Blackstone Jr. On June 4, 1981, I was fortunate enough to meet him and … Continue reading →

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