Spectral Illusions: The Pepper’s Ghost Effect
The illusory stage effect seen in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion traces back to the 1500s. Here's how you can make your own!
Build Your Very Own LEGO® Puzzle Box
Find your Zen by building a puzzle box using common Lego elements.
How One Collector Amassed Over 35,000 Puzzles
Jerry Slocum has been collecting puzzles since 1941. Now the 90 year old is treasure-hunting across Europe and Asia to find some of the oldest ones in the world.
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 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
Unlike most traditional magicians, UK-based science educator Matt Pritchard actively encourages people to consider the method behind the illusion.
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.
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
Charles and Ray understood the importance of play as a form of experimentation and creativity.
The legendary I.Q. Tester remains an immersive classic among modern puzzle connoisseurs.