David Kwong

Magician & NYT crossword writer ✨ The Enigmatist Show ✨ Instagram @davidkwong

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I love werds

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@TedWord2 Yes you can!

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@EDouglasWW @netflix Shhhh! Don't tell anyone I was in an a cappella group!

[Ali Partovi @apartovi]

I'm proud of @DavidKwong for his new Netflix podcast, in which "the renowned magician, mentalist, and NYT crossword constructor personalizes puzzles for a pair of celebrity guests."

David is also @Neo's Resident Magician & Puzzlemaker!

https://t.co/6fwYMVKCoe

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@apartovi @neo Ahhh thank you, Ali!

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The Puzzle Room on @netflix May 11th!
@NetflixPodcasts Puzzles, games and magic every week - Get ready for the Puzzle Party! 🎉

https://t.co/tVY1KrK54r

[Ian Brown @Theatreluvvie]

Delighted to welcome @davidkwong to this weekend’s #Backstage @SECONDCITYRADIO ahead of “The Enigmatist” opening at Wilton’s Music Hall on Monday.
Tune in from midday on Sunday at https://t.co/EaolM0Hgo1
@KevinWilsonPR

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Here are the dual clues. Solve it here! https://t.co/q8aKgMq4hx

[David Kwong @davidkwong]

It’s that time of year again! This crossword solves to both DODGERS *and* TORONTO. This is a Schrödinger crossword — one in which a single set of clues can get you two different answers. Just depends how you fill it out! Link to solve it in the next post.

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@aaaronson Oh wow this is amazing! Hahaha

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Very excited about this! I'm cooking up something really special for the stage! 🎩✨🎾 Hope you can join us in Indianapolis for some magic!

#TED #TEDSports #TEDTalk @TEDTalks

[TEDSports Indianapolis @TEDSportsIndy]

🎩✨ What do magic, puzzles, and sports have in common? They all rely on timing, misdirection, and the power of perception.

We’re excited to welcome @DavidKwong—renowned illusionist, master puzzle creator, and New York Times cruciverbalist—to TEDSports Indianapolis.

A Harvard-trained magician who has wowed audiences from Broadway to the Kennedy Center, David is known for pulling back the curtain on how we’re deceived—and why our brains are wired to fall for it. In the world of sports, deception isn’t just a trick—it’s a tactic. From the no-look pass to the perfectly disguised play call, the best athletes are master illusionists.

Through his hit shows The Enigmatist and Inside the Box, David explores how mental sleight of hand can shape what we believe, how we react, and why the game isn't always what it seems.

At TEDSports, David will reveal what illusion teaches us about focus, strategy, and the psychology of sport—and how understanding deception can give us an edge both on and off the field.

➡️ Secure your spot now: https://t.co/HHEWFrnlpZ

#TEDSports #DavidKwong #MentalEdge #DeceptionInSport #Enigmatist #IdeasWorthSpreading

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Had the best time talking magic, puzzles, and games on @InTheHarborPod! ✨🎩🐰

[In The Harbor Podcast @InTheHarborPod]

NYT Games are more than fun—they’re engineered for habit.

In our latest pod, @davidkwong explains the genius behind crosswords, Wordle, and the subscriber boom. 🧠
🎧 Full episode in Bio
#Wordle #NYTGames #NYTCrossword

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@LamorneMorris @DudespostingWs Lamorne! Stop with the magic trick exposure!

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@bfrielin @nytimes That's the main thing going on!

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I wrote today's @nytimes crossword and if you've never solved a Thursday puzzle before, this one is totally doable. It's fun and Hollywood-themed. Enjoy! ✨💫⭐️

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@Stacy_A_Costa Looking forward to it!

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Yes! I'm excited for this puzzle party! #Toronto!

[Stacy Costa @Stacy_A_Costa]

So excited to watch and possibly meet fellow enigmatologist @davidkwong who is in toronto :)
Got tickets to his show.

[David Kwong @davidkwong]

@Goggin1977 Working on a new show!

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The Enigmatist Toronto! And a brand new crossword "Hop to It!" Happy solving! Link to newsletter and puzzle in next post.

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And here's your crossword. Enjoy! https://t.co/Q6WbaL1ACU

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@theGamesMag Thank you GAMES! For spreading the puzzle love! 💕