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"Magic Puzzles" is a Kickstarter from @MaxTemkin and some magician and illustrator pals. They created three 1,000-piece jigsaws where each piece is designed to stand alone as an interesting, detailed image.

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More than that, when each puzzle is completed, it creates a "magic trick." They won't say what the trick is (because they don't want to spoil it), but the reaction videos of playtesters discovering the trick are pretty compelling!

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The puzzles are $20 each or $50 for all three. They've racked up tons of pre-orders and estimate delivery in Oct. There's always a risk in backing crowdfunders, but Max is part of the Cards Against Humanity team and has a solid track record for Getting Stuff Done.

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