Category Archives: Resources

Double Prediction Card Trick Tutorial

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

By Tom Interval There are two old principles in card magic I love, and I’ve combined them to create this super-simple prediction effect. What is an effect? In magic parlance, an effect is basically what the audience sees. Or, more … Continue reading →

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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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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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Happy Birthday, Joseph Leeming

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

By Tom Interval Today marks what would have been Joseph Leeming’s 121st birthday. Yes, it would take some real magic to reach that age, but Leeming’s written legacy will endure much longer than that. For the younger lads not familiar … Continue reading →

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Fun with Joseph Leeming

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

By Tom Interval One of the most mind-boggling tricks that magic author Joseph Leeming (1897–1968) has ever done is render himself invisible for the past 91 years. Sure, his books have been pretty conspicuous, infiltrating virtually every library from Pittsburgh, … Continue reading →

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