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Beyond Reality Radio 2016 Interview
By Tom Interval A couple of years ago, Jason Hawes and JV Johnson of Beyond Reality Radio interviewed me about Harry Houdini and magic in general. In the weeks that followed, I had some trouble getting in touch with someone … Continue reading
Another Address for Houdini
By Tom Interval There are 11 residential addresses associated with Harry Houdini from 1878 to 1926, and I might have found another one. If you have time, and you love history as it relates to Houdini and magic, please check out … Continue reading
Houdini on the Fourth of July 119 Years Ago
By Tom Interval On the Fourth of July 119 years ago today, Harry Houdini performed at the Orpheum in Los Angeles. To see the newspaper announcement, check out my Houdini blog. Happy Fourth, everyone! https://houdinimuseum.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/houdini-the-mystercist-wishes-you-a-happy-fourth-of-july/
Harry Houdini’s Father
By Tom Interval From the time he arrived in the United States in 1876 to his death in 1892, Rev. Dr. Mayer Samuel Weiss, Harry Houdini’s father, struggled to support his family. I talk about those arduous years on my Houdini blog. … Continue reading
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
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
Houdini Jack-o’-Lantern 2017
By Tom Interval Last year I skipped my annual ritual of carving a Harry Houdini jack-o’-lantern, but I made one this year! Here’s one picture. To see a few more, see my Houdini blog. Hope you have a happy and … Continue reading
