Monthly Archives: March 2019

Blogcast #7: Dynamite Magazine Harry Houdini Punch-Out

Posted on March 30, 2019 by

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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