The Cluebox series captures the escape room experience. Here's how German company iDeventure packs stories into puzzle boxes.
One of the Biggest Miniature Museums is in Las Vegas
Filmmaker Jessica Oreck has spent her life hunting for the strangest miniature objects—from tiny dice to pinky-tall camels.
Susanna Bauer Crochets Leaves Into Masterpieces
Susanna Bauer's meticulous designs are made using a hook, thread, and enough muscle control to work down to one-tenth of a millimeter.
8 People Pushing Anamorphic Art to New Limits
Here are eight anamorphic artists from around the world—including Adry del Rocio and Jonty Hurwitz—that are breaking our brains.
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.