Devin, Andy, and guest Claire Hamilton visit Art of Play: a puzzle- and game-forward toy shop with a secret theater for close-up magic. Will Andy learn how to pronounce Printemps before they get there? Can magic be new? What do magicians mean now, culturally? How far back did Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium set the cause of irl wonder emporia? Is it a puzzle? A fidget? A toy? An executive desk sculpture? What is the ideal length of time for a top to spin??

David Blaine levitating on St. Marks Place

Tangrams

Tangle

Cracker Barrel Peg Game

Switchpen at Vat19

Wavelinks and Wavelength

Illusion Bowls

Red Wine Supernova

Doug Henning’s World of Magic/SNL Doug Henning

Mystery Date: Game, Ad, Meme, Meme Source

Shopkeeping book by Peter Miller

Full Carts Social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

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