Reborn in Brooklyn

Neighborhood
Curiosity Shop & Theatre

Take a stroll down Atlantic Avenue and step inside Brooklyn Heights' premier Curiosity Shop & Magic Theatre. Browse our curated collection of magical home goods, puzzles, games, toys and books.

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Wonder by Design

Shop our collections

Playing Cards

Puzzles

Games

Toys

Home Goods

Books

Featured Items

Curiosity BoxFlea Circus Playing Cards
Mini "Flea Circus" Playing Cards Sale price$18.00
Lessmore Illusion Bowls
Lessmore Illusion Bowls Sale price$55.00
Brass Cannon Puzzle
Brass Cannon Puzzle Sale price$24.00
SwitchPen
SwitchPen Sale price$20.00
CMY Color Cube
CMY Color Cube Sale price$37.00

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Spreading Wonder

Calder Playing Cards

Beautiful Playing Cards

Premium decks inspired by fine art and high design.

Ingenious Puzzles

Mechanical challenges crafted by skillful artisans from around the world.

Magical Home Goods

Unusual artifacts that bring a touch of wonder to any space.

Playing Cards

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Midway Gardens Playing CardsMidway Gardens Playing Cards
Midway Gardens Playing Cards Sale price$18.00
Eames "Little Toy" Playing Cards by Charles & Ray EamesEames "The Little Toy" Playing Cards
Eames "The Little Toy" Playing Cards Sale price$18.00
Mystery DecksMystery Decks
Mystery Decks Sale price$12.00
Ultimate Deck
Ultimate Deck Sale price$25.00
Fantasy Playing CardsFantasy Playing Cards
Fantasy Playing Cards Sale price$25.00
Craighill Playing Cards
Craighill Playing Cards Sale price$18.00 Regular price$25.00
Calder Playing CardsCalder Playing Cards
Calder Playing Cards Sale price$18.00
Eames "Hang-It-All" Playing CardsEames "Hang-It-All" Playing Cards
Eames "Hang-It-All" Playing Cards Sale price$18.00
Braniff Playing CardsBraniff Playing Cards
Braniff Playing Cards Sale price$18.00
Messymod, Edition 2 Playing Cards
Messymod, Edition 2 Playing Cards Sale price$12.00 Regular price$15.00
Dreyfus Playing Cards
Dreyfus Playing Cards Sale price$18.00
Just Type Playing Cards
Just Type Playing Cards Sale priceFrom $12.00 Regular price$18.00
DKNG Red Wheel Playing Cards
DKNG Red Wheels Sale price$15.00
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Cabinetarium Playing Cards
Cabinetarium Playing Cards Sale price$25.00
Lady Moon Playing Cards
Lady Moon Playing Cards Sale price$18.00

Our story

Epiphanies Await

Art of Play is a modern wonder emporium embracing the power of curiosity. We believe that everyone has a spark within them that can positively impact the world and fulfill their limitless potential, and we aim to ignite that spark.

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