This summer, illusionist David Kwong – New York Times crossword maestro and master magician – brings his mind-bending experience The Enigmatist to Toronto. Part magic show, part puzzle quest, Kwong’s intriguing blend of sleight-of-hand, wordplay, and brain-twisting riddles pulls you straight into the mystery.
Fresh from sold-out runs in New York, L.A., Chicago, and the Kennedy Center, The Enigmatist invites you to crack ciphers, chase clues, and gasp at impossibilities – all before the final jaw-dropping reveal. Bring your friends, follow the breadcrumbs, and discover why critics call it “ingeniously mind-blowing.” Your move, Toronto.
“Breathtaking as a Houdini Escape!”
“One a-ha! moment after another.”
“The room was loopy with delight.”
With his expertise in enigmas and illusions, Kwong delights and challenges audiences around the world with his intellectual brand of magic. A veteran “cruciverbalist” (crossword puzzle constructor), Kwong routinely creates puzzles for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
A TED Talk favourite, Kwong regularly speaks to companies, demonstrating the principles of illusion and the science of why your brain is fooled. Kwong’s book Spellbound: Seven Principles of Illusion was published by Harper Business. His latest book, How to Fool Your Parents, brings magic to the next generation of magicians.
The address holds a significant place in the city’s history, notably as the former home of the Toronto Star. The iconic Toronto Star, one of Canada’s largest newspapers, once operated from this site, where the bustling printing press area has now been transformed into dynamic immersive art galleries.
