December 21, 2021
Design & Play: The Story of Charles and Ray Eames
Charles and Ray understood the importance of play as a form of experimentation and creativity.
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December 12, 2021
The Symbology of Playing Cards
A brief history behind the meaning of playing cards in relation to the calendar year.
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July 31, 2021
22 Levels of Cardistry by Dan and Dave Buck
Watch how these two card innovators demonstrate and break down everything that goes into the art of card handling.
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January 22, 2021
Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself
A story reveals the illusion of one’s identity in Derek DelGaudio’s modern allegory, In & Of Itself.
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January 20, 2021
TANGRAM, Volume 1
Tangram is a biannual journal exploring art and wonder created by Art of Play.
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July 15, 2020
Our Founders on Forbes
Our founders Dan and Dave Buck were featured on Forbes today in a section on entrepreneurship. If you're interested in learning more about us, or p...
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March 27, 2019
The Gold Standard: From Currency to Playing Cards
STANDARDS tells the story of the British Gold Standard through a satirical expression of the British Monarchy between 1819 and 1871 when their curr...
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February 6, 2019
A Puzzling Adventure Through Europe
Recently, we returned from a week-long excursion through Europe. Our first stop was Nuremberg, Germany, where we attended the world's largest toy f...
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November 22, 2018
We're Matching up to $10,000 for California Wildfire Relief
Join us this Season of Giving to really make a difference in someone’s life, and help us raise $20,000 for the California Community Foundation's Wi...
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November 10, 2018
Cardini's Famous Playing Cards
Their minimal design, vibrant color and bold stripes complimented the card artistry he performed on stage. They became a trademark of his act, and ...
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November 8, 2018
A Brief History of Hanayama and Their Famous Cast Puzzles
To spark your curiosity and enjoy a fun challenge, embrace the power of the famous cast puzzles by Hanayama. These mechanical puzzles await your pe...
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November 2, 2018
The Magical History of Modern Playing Card Design
Today's game lovers take great delight in designer decks and luxury playing cards. Luxe design has always been a hallmark of what makes a card a ca...
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