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8 Riddles for Thanksgiving Dinner

8 Riddles for Thanksgiving Dinner

Today is a day to spend quality time with the ones you love. So, instead of a special product or offer, we'd thought we'd share some of our favorite riddles, brain teasers and logic problems. Hopef...

We're Matching up to $10,000 for California Wildfire Relief

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 Wildfire Relief Fund.

Your Gift Buying Guide for the Gaming Enthusiast in Your Life

Your Gift Buying Guide for the Gaming Enthusiast in Your Life

With the arrival of the holiday season comes the time to start looking for gifts for the people you care about the most. For most of the people on your list, dreaming up gifts and shopping is a bre...

5 Games You Can Play with Your Spinning Tops

5 Games You Can Play with Your Spinning Tops

Although tops have a mesmerizing appeal just spinning along, you can maximize your enjoyment of this fun toy with exciting gameplay.

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Optical Illusion Playing Cards

These Cards Will Blow Your Mind

The most jaw-dropping collection of optical illusion playing cards ever assembled, featuring 54 eye-popping original designs created by a master of visual perception, Gianni Sarcone.

Homer Liwag

Art of Homer Liwag

Homer Liwag has worked with David Copperfield since 1994 and his responsibilities as Co-Director/Design Director are incredibly wide-ranging. From designing illusions to filmmaking, his variety of...

Cardini Playing Cards

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 a deck revered by magicians and collectors.

Fidget Toys

Fidget Toys That Stimulate Creative Thinking

Recent research has shown that fidgeting is not only widespread but also beneficial in terms of both productivity and creativity.

Hanayama Puzzles

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 persistence in figuring out how to disassemble their...

Unique Playing Cards

The Most Unique Playing Cards

YouTuber and magician Chris Ramsay reveals three of the most unique decks of playing cards in his collection.