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 wooden top below was ...
Avant Card: The Sights and Sound of Cardistry
Cardistry is the art of manipulation of playing cards as performance. Dan and Dave Buck, the pioneers of Cardistry, along with Andrew Avila, one of the world's top cardists, showcase their talents ...
Some of the most popular optical illusions are illustrations that offer multiple interpretations. Two viewers can look at the same image and see totally different things. Unlike "hidden pictures,"...
Dan and Dave are packing up orders at the Art of Play warehouse. Dan presents Dave with three boxes and asks him to print out shipping labels. Dave asks, “How much do they weigh?” Dan smiles and r...
5 Easy Card Tricks You Can Do Today
Looking to make a quick impression? Win a bet among friends? Trying to liven up game night? You don’t need to be a master to know a few good card tricks, that’s why we’ve made a list of five easy t...
A pirate captain presents his prisoner with eight golden coins and a challenge: if the prisoner can identify the single genuine gold doubloon in the bunch, he can keep the coin, and his life. If he...
