CHICAGO—If you’ve attended many magic shows and are convinced that you’ve seen it all, “The Enigmatist” might change your mind. Indeed, the one-man show by David Kwong, now playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, might surprise you, as it will have you questioning everything you have come to expect from magical theatrics. That’s because David Kwong, a crossword puzzle creator for The New York Times, has crafted a presentation that’s like nothing you’ve experienced before.
Right from the beginning, Mr. Kwong tells the audience that every puzzle has a solution and every trick can be explained. Furthermore, he says that we don’t have to be super-smart about math or a crossword puzzle aficionado to follow his sleight-of-hand. He adds that the show is appropriate for young and old, and we don’t have to be a geniuses to participate.
