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Author Archives: Tom Interval
5-Week Magic Classes for Adults Start January 22
By Tom Interval New to magic or need a refresher? Register now for my winter magic sessions, which will occur every Sunday from January 22 through February 19. During these classes, students ages 18-plus will learn how to perform easy, … Continue reading
In Memory of Harry Houdini on His Deathday
By Tom Interval 96 years ago today—Sunday, Oct. 31, 1926, 1:26 p.m.—escapology pioneer, magician, and worldwide icon Harry Houdini died of diffuse peritonitis (streptococci). In memory of the man who deeply understood that audience perception is more important than reality.
Posted in Deaths, Famous Magicians, Halloween, Harry Houdini, Harry Houdini, Holidays
Tagged death, halloween, harry houdini, houdini, magicians, peritonitis
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Houdini Jack-o’-Lantern 2022
By Tom Interval It’s unbelievable another year has gone by since last Halloween, but here we are. Each year I carve a Houdini jack-o’-lantern, and it’s time to share 2022’s edition with you: a young Houdini. For the source image, … Continue reading
New England Magic Collectors Association Chooses My Newsletter Name Idea
By Tom Interval In April, the New England Magic Collectors Association (NEMCA) announced on its Facebook page a contest to name its quarterly newsletter. Today they announced the winner: yours truly! Thanks to the NEMCA board for that. My name … Continue reading
Magic Book Club
By Tom Interval Who doesn’t like a good book club? Well, probably a lot of people, actually. If you’re one of them, then you’ll be sad to know I’m starting one for magicians. Not an in-person book club, mind you, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Books, Resources
Tagged Books, Learning, magic, magic book club, magic books, Reading, videos
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Cups and Balls: the First Routine Magicians Learn
By Tom Interval Here’s a magic trivia question for you: What is the oldest magic trick ever performed? Many magicians would quickly answer, “The cups and balls!” But the truth is, while the cups and balls is one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Cups and Balls, Productions, Tricks, tutorials
Tagged beginners, beginning, children, classes, Cups and Balls, first trick, instructor, kids, lessons, magic, magic classes, magic lessons, magic trick, newbie, novice, teacher, tutorials, video
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How to Fan a Deck of Cards: The Pressure Fan
By Tom Interval You don’t have to be a magician to learn really cool flourishes with playing cards, but it does help if you’re already good at shuffling, cutting, dealing, and knowing your way around a deck in general. If … Continue reading