Magician and puzzle master David Kwong amazes audiences at Chicago Shakes with ‘The Enigmatist’ through June 30th

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain

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Many magicians come to our town and they are really amazing and fun. But David Kwong is different…he’s a master magician but also a New York Times crossword puzzle constructor and puzzle solver! From the moment you arrive at the theater, you are greeted with challenges in the Puzzle Garden to be solved even before you enter the theater space (though solving them is NOT required for entry)…and then, sit back and be amazed by 90+ minutes of magic, puzzles and challenges. The audience is not beyond the proverbial 4^th wall…no, David involves the audience in a respectful and inviting way as they try to solve the puzzles he creates. It is pure fun!

In this interview, Kwong goes behind the curtain to talk about his craft, with great detail about the theatrical evening; he even demonstrates some puzzles that podcast viewers and listeners have the chance to solve. Even in his interviews, David is interactive.

So, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with one of the few magicians who also creates magic thru the world of puzzles and enigmas…hence, he is the best…Enigmatist!

Tickets can be purchased at: www.chicagoshakes.com and runs thru June 30^th!

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