Sometimes solving a challenging puzzle can feel like magic. That moment when the final piece clicks into place. The gasp before you lock in your answer. After all that time sweating, you finally feel like the smartest person in the room.
In the new video podcast series The Puzzle Room with David Kwong launching on May 11, every episode promises plenty of satisfying aha moments. The renowned magician, mentalist, and New York Times crossword constructor personalizes each puzzle for a pair of celebrity guests, leading to plenty of unexpected epiphanies and clues.
“We’re in a golden age of puzzles and games, and Netflix is the perfect home for viewers to stretch their brains with The Puzzle Room,” says Kwong. “From the intense strategy of Squid Game and the surprising twists of Knives Out, to the daily challenges of Netflix Puzzled and Best Guess Live, Netflix has long been the destination for smart entertainment. Get ready to put on your thinking caps, everyone! I can’t wait to puzzle with you all.”
Produced by Pod People, the series is designed in a way that viewers at home can play along, guests and fans face off in a race to see who can answer first. As the episode unfolds, the puzzles gradually increase in difficulty, with Kwong encouraging and celebrating every breakthrough. Each episode ends with a moment of mentalism or head-scratching illusions. And no, Kwong won’t be sharing how he does it.
When he’s not hosting a celebrity game show podcast, Kwong creates crosswords for the New York Times and is a TED Talk favorite. His mentalism and puzzle show, The Enigmatist, has sold-out theaters from Los Angeles to London. With his expertise in puzzles and magic, David also frequently consults on film and television projects, including Now You See Me, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, The Imitation Game, and NBC’s Blindspot. His kids' book of magic tricks, How to Fool Your Parents has inspired countless young magicians.
Check back here to learn more about The Puzzle Room with David Kwong as it gets closer to the release date.
