Tag Archives: magic

Houdini’s Birth: 1986 Blurb Incorrectly Corrects Me

Posted on August 8, 2019 by

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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Appearance on KFMB CBS News 8 with Jenny Milkowski

Posted on July 3, 2019 by

By Tom Interval Yesterday morning, KFMB CBS8 invited me to appear on Morning Extra with Jenny Milkowski. A few days before, they heard about the five-week adult magic class I’m offering and thought it would be fun to have me … Continue reading →

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How to Control a Card the Easy Way

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

By Tom Interval I haven’t frequented the local magic clubs for years, but one thing that stands out is how some magicians insisted on doing magic using difficult sleight of hand to achieve the desired effect on the audience. Judging … Continue reading →

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Tom Frank DVDs Reviewed: Cups and Balls, Linking Rings

Posted on April 24, 2019 by

By Tom Interval Magician friends, if you haven’t watched Tom Frank‘s instructional DVDs on the Cups and Balls and Linking Rings, I highly recommend doing so. These are the beautiful, practical routines that have put food on his table for … 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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Blogcast #4: Meeting Harry Blackstone Jr.

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

By Tom Interval If you’re a fan of famed classical illusionist Harry Blackstone, Jr., the son of The Great Blackstone, you’ll love Blogcast #4: Meeting Harry Blackstone Jr. On June 4, 1981, I was fortunate enough to meet him and … Continue reading →

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