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A Quick, Quirky, Corky Trick

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

By Tom Interval When I was about 14 or 15, my father, Jerry Interval (1923–2006), taught me an amusing, if not amazing, little trick with two corks. I’m not 100 percent sure who taught it to him, but I suspect … 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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Like my magic videos? Here’s how you can help me make more!

Posted on February 20, 2019 by

By Tom Interval I’ve had a YouTube channel for years but, unfortunately, haven’t posted as many video tutorials and other magic content as I had originally planned. The main reason: Making videos takes a lot of time, effort, and money, … Continue reading →

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Obsessed with Magic Since the 1970s

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

By Tom Interval What captured your imagination as a child? For me, it was magic. About six years before I sprang from the womb, a young illusionist named Mark Wilson developed The Magic Land of Allakazam, the first magic show … Continue reading →

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Beyond Reality Radio 2016 Interview

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

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 →

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Global Vision Academy After-School Magic Program Wraps Up

Posted on June 21, 2015 by

The after-school magic program I was teaching at San Diego Global Vision Academy (SDGVA) wrapped up on June 12. The program, which began in April, ran seven weeks and was the first of its kind offered at the public charter … Continue reading →

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