Blog of Play

October 07, 2017 • Art of Play 0

Cardistry-Con 2017 Official Video

On July 7th over 300 Cardists from around the world gathered in Downtown Los Angeles for Cardistry-Con 2017. Relive the experience with the Official Video...

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June 23, 2017 • Art of Play 0

Art of Play Visits Japan

We’re always searching for new products and inspiration so this year we decided to travel East and see what treasures we might discover in the...

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May 13, 2017 • Adam Rubin 0

Tops by Ray & Charles Eames

Tops is a short film directed by Ray & Charles Eames in 1969. The film showcases many different styles of spinning tops from around the world,...

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March 25, 2017 • Art of Play 1

Japanese Art of Marquetry

Ever wonder how the Japanese achieve such intricate patterns in their woodwork, particularly for those popular gift boxes you see in souvenir shops? This short film captures...

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November 21, 2016 • Art of Play 4

History of Spinning Tops

Ancient Tops Spintops are among the oldest toys ever discovered by archaeologists. A clay top unearthed in Iraq was dated to 35th century BC—nearly six thousand years ago. The...

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Historical

August 04, 2016 • Art of Play 0

History of the Burr Puzzle

The "Burr," "Knot" or "Chinese Cross" is one of the oldest and most popular mechanical puzzles in the world. The origin of the puzzle is...

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Historical,
Puzzles

August 02, 2016 • Art of Play 0

History of the Nine Dot Problem

The nine dot problem is a classic lateral thinking exercise that gained widespread popularity in the 1970's and 80's. Participants are presented with a set...

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