Category Archives: General
Quick Lock-picking Fun
Practicing lock picking this weekend. I’m a rank amateur, but I’m having fun. Tom Interval
Robert-Houdin’s Birthday
Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin (Dec. 6, 1805–June 13, 1871), the “father of modern magic” Tom Interval
Radio New Zealand Interview about Houdin the Mimic
By Tom Interval I did a live interview yesterday on Radio New Zealand’s “Afternoons” with Jim Mora regarding Houdin (the “polynational entertainer”) and my e-book about him. It went pretty well overall, but a few times “my tongue got in … Continue reading
Houdini Attends Second Presidential Debate
I don’t believe in ghosts, and I’m not much for conspiracy theories, but the following photo really disturbs me. Look at the man in the front row of the audience. Keep in mind, this was taken at the second presidential … Continue reading
Houdini Jack-o’-Lantern 2012
Created this Houdini jack-o’-lantern tonight (a little different from last year’s j-o-l). Happy Halloween week, everyone! Tom Interval
Harry Houdin: The Great Polynational Mimic
By Tom Interval If you’re into magic history at all, check out the short, free e-book I just published on the virtually unknown 19th-century magician and mimic, Harry Houdin (not a typo). You can download it onto your iPad, Kindle, … Continue reading
Houdini Museum 