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A 'wonder emporium' in Brooklyn Heights stocked with mechanical puzzles, jigsaws, board games, playing cards and magic. Its tiny 26-seat theater hosts close-up magic shows.
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Free to browse; magic shows ticketed
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Ages 6–17.
Free to browse; magic shows ticketed
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69 Atlantic Ave, 11201, in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.
Yes. Art of Play is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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