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Artist/designer Kelly Thorn in her home studio.

Tarot of Oxalia: An interview with Kelly Thorn

Kelly Thorn, a Philadelphia-based multi-disciplinary artist, thrives on varied interests, including graphic design, hand-poked tattoos, lettering, illustration, and painting. Her latest endeavor, t...

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How Tarot Cards Tell Your Story

Discover how tarot cards can be a powerful tool for introspection and healing. Learn the history, meanings, and methods of reading tarot cards to explore your inner world.

3 Must-See Puzzle Movies

3 Must-See Puzzle Movies

For fans of puzzle movies, three films stand head and shoulders above the rest: The Last of Sheila (1973), Clue (1985), and The Game (1997).

Inside the Mathemagical Event Gathering 4 Gardner

Inside the Mathemagical Event Gathering 4 Gardner

Gathering 4 Gardner invites people from all levels of education and life experience to explore the interdisciplinary fields of mathematics, art, magic, and puzzles.

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Armchair Treasure Hunts

Armchair Treasure Hunts

In this exclusive book excerpt from The Puzzler, New York Times-bestselling author A.J. Jacobs details one of the longest ongoing treasure hunts in the world.

MIT Mystery Hunt: One of the Greatest Puzzle Competitions on Earth

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.

How Playing Cards Can Connect People From Around the World

How Playing Cards Can Connect People From Around the World

Over the years Kuma Films has made a name for themselves as a source for the abstract and often obscure or lessor-known arts. Their team travels the globe in search of the world’s most interesting ...