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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 2022

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval It’s unbelievable another year has gone by since last Halloween, but here we are. Each year I carve a Houdini jack-o’-lantern, and it’s time to share 2022’s edition with you: a young Houdini. For the source image, … Continue reading →

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Harry Houdini Lives: a Deepfake Encounter

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval I recently uploaded a video compilation of clips I made animating old photos of magicians, thanks to deep-learning software called Deep Nostalgia. Being a hopeless Houdini enthusiast, I couldn’t resist doing the same with photos of the … Continue reading →

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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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Houdini Jack-o’-Lantern 2019

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Another Halloween, another Houdini jack-o’-lantern. I got a late start on this one and didn’t carve it until today—Halloween—the 93rd anniversary of Houdini’s death. Here’s a 10-second video for your entertainment pleasure. Scroll down to see a … Continue reading →

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Blogcast #11: Dinner at the Magic Castle with Kristen Connolly

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval About six years ago, I wrote a blog about the night John Cox and I had dinner with actress Kristen Connolly (The Cabin in the Woods, House of Cards). Kristen was researching the role of Bess Houdini, … Continue reading →

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Houdini Knot Tutorial

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Harry Houdini (1874–1926) was a magician, but he became a legend for his uncanny ability to promote his exciting escapes from any contraption humankind could devise. He escaped from handcuffs, leg irons, straitjackets, packing crates, milk cans, … Continue reading →

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Houdini’s Birth: 1986 Blurb Incorrectly Corrects Me

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval For those who know anything about Harry Houdini, the stats of his birth are not controversial. The master showman and mystifier was born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Hungary, on March 24, 1874. After he and his family … Continue reading →

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Blogcast #10: When Harry Met Larry

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval In today’s blogcast, then tenth in a series,  I talk about Larry Lewis, a banquet waiter, runner, magician, and escape artist, who claimed to be Harry Houdini’s assistant for 33 years. I cast some doubt on that … Continue reading →

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When Harry Met Larry

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Tom Interval

By Tom Interval Listen to/watch this blog entry in video format → Despite the title of this blog entry, I have to come clean: I have no idea if Harry met Larry. I’m talking about Harry Houdini, of course. But … Continue reading →

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