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Category Archives: Anniversaries
Happy Birthday, Houdini
By Tom Interval Drop by my Houdini blog and read my birthday greeting to the one-and-only legend of escapology and magic, Harry Houdini, born 144 years ago today. In the mean time, enjoy this 1908 photo of him preparing to … Continue reading
Posted in Anniversaries, Birthdays, Famous Magicians, Harry Houdini, Harry Houdini, magicians
Tagged 1874, Anniversaries, anniversary, birth, birthday, boston, death, harry houdini, harvard bridge, houdini, houdini's birthday, jump
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A Scarce Photo of Houdini on the 91st Anniversary of His Death
By Tom Interval There’s no enviable day to die, but if you’re a magician, and you have to cash in your chips, anyway, it might as well be on Halloween. That’s exactly what Harry Houdini did 91 years ago today: … Continue reading
Posted in Anniversaries, Deaths, Famous Magicians, Halloween, Harry Houdini, Harry Houdini, Holidays, magicians
Tagged escape artists, escapes, harry houdini, houdini, magicians, new york, police, straitjackets, suspended, upside down, upsidedown
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In Memory of Houdini on the 90th Anniversary of His Death
By Tom Interval It’s been 90 years since Harry Houdini (1874–1926) died on Halloween, yet his name lives on—a testament to the genius behind his showmanship, originality, technical abilities, and knack for attaining publicity. Unhappy anniversary, Harry.
Posted in Anniversaries, Famous Magicians, Halloween, Harry Houdini, Harry Houdini, Holidays, magicians
Tagged 1926, death, halloween, harry, harry houdini, houdini, october 31
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Harry Blackstone Jr. Died 19 Years Ago Today
By Tom Interval In memory of Harry Blackstone Jr., who died on this day 19 years ago, I’m posting this photo again. I met him in Pittsburgh on June 4, 1981, when my father, Jerry Interval, a professional photographer, was … Continue reading
Posted in Anniversaries, Famous Magicians, Harry Blackstone Jr., television
Tagged 1981, blackstone, blackstones, car, commercial, harry blackstone jr, holiday house, interval magic, jerry interval, magic, magicians, monroeville, pa, pennsylvania, pittsburgh, san diego magician, san diego magicians, television, tom interval
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