These YouTube videos of the Playoffs, the Talent Show, Roz Chast, "Life Is Shortz" play, Ross Beresford, and Magician David R. Kwong were posted by Nancy Shack. Thank you, Nancy!!
A Finals
B Finals
C Finals
The 2011 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament brings another talent showing starring some very talented contestants. Part 1 showcases a comedy song by Canadian Fiona Newman and the standup routine of another Canadian, Bruce Wrighte. (Our neighbors to the North are whacky!) Will Shortz, tournament director, is the emcee.
Here's Part 2 of the 2011 ACPT Talent show. This segment features "Camelot" sung by Ken Seims with Jon Delfin on the piano and a juggling/comedy routine by Dan Sadoff. Tournament director Will Shortz is the emcee.
Part 3 of the 2011 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament Talent show gives us blues guitarist Tommy Lee Cook and a return appearance by Amanda Yesnowitz, accompanied on the piano by Brian Cimmet.
Here's the last segment of the 2011 ACPT Talent Show. The first performers are Susan and Ed Hoffman, singing "The Crossword Puzzle Tango." The final performer is Lorinne Lampert (with Woody) and a "mystery man" (Francis Heaney).
When Will Shortz saw this short 2 act play at a Hornell, NY performance he knew that he had to have it at the 34th American Crossword Puzzle Tournament on March 20, 2011. The Author, Director, and Set Designer is Lee Marcus. Actors are Tiese Houston and Zach Woolridge. Painting is by Reneé Coombs.
Cryptic Crossword Talk by Ross Beresford
Transcript of Ross Beresford's Presentation, with results of the Cryptic Showdown.
Magician David R. Kwong combines sleight of hand with a crossword construction tour de force that is his own creation. Prepare to be wowed! David, who is a published NYT crossword constructor, as well as an accomplished magician, performed in Brooklyn at the 34th American Crossword Puzzle Tournament 3/18/2011. Will Shortz is the director of the annual event.
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