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Yuri Suzuki Makes Music Tangible

Yuri Suzuki Makes Music Tangible

For designer and sound artist Yuri Suzuki, generating music from ordinary objects is just another day at the office.

The Infinite 3D Sculptures of John Edmark

The Infinite 3D Sculptures of John Edmark

The engineer's marvels, known as “Blooms,” animate outward ad infinitum when spun under strobe lights. Edmark explains how in this Q&A.

Meet the Physicist Blending Science and Magic Together

Meet the Physicist Blending Science and Magic Together

Unlike most traditional magicians, UK-based science educator Matt Pritchard actively encourages people to consider the method behind the illusion.

portrait of paper artist Kelli Anderson

Kelli Anderson Transforms Paper Into Tech One Fold At a Time

From record players to cameras, graphic designer Kelli Anderson takes papercraft to the next level by recreating 20th century technologies in the form of pop-up books.

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MIT Mystery Hunt: One of the Greatest Puzzle Competitions on Earth

MIT Mystery Hunt: One of the Greatest Puzzle Competitions on Earth

Every January, the MIT Mystery Hunt pits some of the world’s best puzzle-solvers and game-lovers across the globe.

Design & Play: The Story of Charles and Ray Eames

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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How to Beat the I.Q. Tester

The legendary I.Q. Tester remains an immersive classic among modern puzzle connoisseurs.

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The Symbology of Playing Cards

A brief history behind the meaning of playing cards in relation to the calendar year.

Ken Klosterman's Salon de Magie

Ken Klosterman's Salon de Magie

A final glimpse into a secretive world seen by so few, and that is no more.

The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich

The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich

Now on display at the National Museum of Mathematics in New York City.