Donkey Puzzle 

By Sam Loyd

An intriguing puzzle – simple when you know how, and impossible when you don’t. 
 

Display three pieces of board, two with mules, and one with 2 jockeys on them. 
The object is to arrange them to show the jockeys riding on 2 galloping horses. 
Offset printed in full color, and laminated. We supply these in packs of a dozen, at a very low price. An ideal “give-away” or gift. 

Pro Tip: For magic camps & workshops, magic wizard classes, etc. I use this puzzle as a way to allow my students to Think Different! It usually takes younger kids awhile to figure this puzzle out. It's Fun and Challenging! Work their minds first before teaching the grand secrets of the Art of Magic!

A Little History: 

The Trick Donkeys is a reworking of a similar puzzle involving dogs that was published in 1857. The object of the Trick Donkeys puzzle is to cut the drawing along the two lines and rearrange the resulting three pieces so that the riders appear to be riding the donkeys. 

Sam Loyd, who invented this puzzle, sold his puzzle to P. T. Barnum, who marketed it as "P. T. Barnum's Trick Mules." Millions of copies were sold and Loyd earned a small fortune from the venture in a matter of few weeks.

Do an internet search on Sam Loyd and/or the puzzle name and find lots of intriguing information and other puzzles Mr. Loyd came up with.

This item is great for:

• Using in a Magic Class!
• Teaching About Optical illusions!
• Filler in a Birthday Favor or Goodie Bag!
• Giveaway for On-stage Assistant helpers!
• Giveaway as a Promotional Business item, just add your business card into the package or add a sticker with your website, etc.

Please note: We can offer Bulk pricing on this item for larger quantity purchases over 12 pieces at one time. Contact us direct.

Skill Level: Beginner. Suitable for ages 7 to adult.