Author Archives: Tom Interval

About Tom Interval

San Diego Magician Tom Interval, owner of Interval Magic, provides magic entertainment and training to private and corporate clients locally and nationally. A member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM), Society of American Magicians (SAM), and the Academy of Magical Arts (AMA), Interval has captivated tens of thousands of people at numerous venues, including Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia. With a BA in professional writing and minors in communications and business administration, Interval writes magic-related e-books, magazine articles, and blogs and produces tutorials and related videos for his YouTube channel. Most recently, Interval earned The Linking Ring Award of Excellence for a cover story he wrote for the magicians' publication. To learn more, please visit https://www.intervalmagic.com.

Received The Linking Ring Award of Excellence

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval I recently received this awesome award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) publication, The Linking Ring, for the cover story I wrote about John Cox, creator of Wild About Harry (Houdini). The Linking Ring Award of … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Harry Houdini (1874–1926)

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Hungarian infant Erik Weisz, who became American toddler Ehrich Weiss, who became worldwide cultural icon Harry Houdini, died way too soon on Halloween 95 years ago today. In memory of a legend who inspired generations of Houdini … Continue reading →

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Houdini’s 95th Deathversary: Did He Return?

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Today, on the 95th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death, Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz of the Houdini Museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania, hosted a live Zoom séance, which attracted between 150 and 200 people. In-person Houdini séances have … Continue reading →

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Ex-Library Houdini Book: Connection to the Past

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Anyone who enjoys studying or writing about history and historical figures seeks to connect with the past and its people on some level. For me, that level is deeply personal, especially when it comes to magic, magicians, … Continue reading →

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Houdini Jack-o’-Lantern 2021

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Another year, another Houdini jack-o’-lantern. This Halloween, it will be 95 years since Harry Houdini died. Each year I carve a pumpkin in his memory, and this year’s edition features a young Houdini, no older than 25 … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Erik!

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Today is Harry Houdini’s 147th birthday. Happy birthday, Harry! You don’t look a day older than three! At least in the accompanying video and photo. Before Houdini was Houdini, he was Erik Weisz, born on March 24, … Continue reading →

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Smitten with Mittens

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Tom Interval

Houdini, Bess, and company, Welsh Bros. Circus, circa 1898. #BernieSandersMittens Image manipulation by Tom Interval

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Cardistry in 1899

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Modern cardistry, the art of card flourishing and manipulation for the sole purpose of showing off, dates back to about the early 2000s with its pioneers Brian Tudor and Dan and Dave Buck. Although its origin is … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Houdini

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Harry Houdini (1874–1926), the world’s most famous pioneering escapologist, showman, and magician, died 94 years ago today. In memory of the man who inspired several generations of aspiring mystery men, including me. Happy Halloween, Harry.

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Houdini Jack-o’-Lantern 2020

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Here’s the latest installment of my annual Houdini jack-o’-lantern. I’ve been carving these since about 2009 or 2010. See below for a few pictures outlining the basic steps.

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