Category Archives: Halloween

In Memory of Harry Houdini on His Deathday

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Tom Interval

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.

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Houdini Jack-o’-Lantern 2018

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Each year I carve a different Houdini-themed jack-o’-lantern, so here’s 2018’s offering.  If you’d like to know how I did this, the basic steps follow; below them are links to previous Houdini jack-o’-lanterns, which you can view … Continue reading →

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A Scarce Photo of Houdini on the 91st Anniversary of His Death

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Tom Interval

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 →

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In Memory of Houdini on the 90th Anniversary of His Death

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Tom Interval

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.

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In Memoriam: How did Houdini die?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval If there were such a thing as the perfect day to die, Harry Houdini would have thanked the Grim Reaper. The legendary showman escaped the earth 87 years ago this minute—1:26 p.m. (ET) on October 31, 1926. … Continue reading →

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