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In the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio lies a century-old secret. History books say Thomas Edison died in 1931, but his private diary tells a stranger story. In 1920, Edison obsessed over a final invention: a device designed to bridge the gap between our world and the spirit realm.

"I am inclined to believe that our personality hereafter will be able to affect matter." - Thomas Edison, 1920

You’ve been hired to investigate a long-forgotten corner of a historic building where the "Wizard of Menlo Park" was seen repeatedly in his final years. Could his “greatest invention” have remained hidden somewhere in this very building? And if so, can you make it work? You have 60 minutes to follow the story and clues, activate the device, and see what—or who—is waiting on the other side.

LENGTH OF GAME: up to 60 minutes

# OF PLAYERS: 2-6

DIFFICULTY: moderate to challenging dependent upon skill level of players. (We recommend players have experience.)

BEST TIME: View the Edison’s Lost Invention Leaderboard

CLASS: multiple rooms, Gen 3, highly-immersive, private escape room. Family-friendly. Slight spook but not scary.

COST: Varies by number of participants. 2 people (12 and older): $40/pp; 3-4 people: $38/pp; 5-6 people: $34/pp (tax not included). Children 8-11: $20/pp.

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NOTE: The set will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a quest-driven movie that takes place in the 1920s. We recommend not rushing. Enjoy the game by watching and listening to the story.

Magic Escape Rooms is proud to debut our most ambitious project yet: Edison’s Lost Invention. This private, multi-room experience is the culmination of seven years of storytelling, evolving from its 2018 debut into a breathtaking adventure in the heart of Columbus.

Following an 11-month custom build, this successor to our original, portable escape game offers a rich, detailed narrative that unfolds with every puzzle solved. In the tradition of The Magician’s Secret, players are invited to step out of the modern world and into the secret history of Thomas Edison. Will you be the one to uncover “the Wizard’s” final project?