a carefully crafted world
JUMPING CARD publishing
Independent Books of Clever Play and Vintage Curiosity
Puzzle books inspired by history, gameplay, and the enduring craft of fun
AN INVITATION TO WONDER
Jumping Card Publishing is an independent publisher creating thoughtfully designed, historically inspired puzzle books. Our work blends engaging challenges with a sense of old-world wonder, drawing inspiration from the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Each book invites readers into a carefully crafted world—one shaped by illusion, curiosity, and discovery—where the puzzle itself becomes the guide. We believe puzzles should be more than pastimes; they should feel like artifacts worth returning to, revisiting, and savoring.
Visitors can expect thoughtfully designed puzzle books inspired by history, clever gameplay, and classic print traditions. Jumping Card Publishing focuses on unique puzzles that invite curiosity, reward patience, and offer a more immersive experience than standard puzzle collections.
Eleven Illusions
A Compendium of Maddeningly Fun Single-Word Word Searches
A different kind of word search.
Each puzzle conceals the same word, ILLUSION, repeated and interwoven throughout the grid. What appears simple begins to shift as patterns overlap and expectations fall away.
Designed with a nod to Victorian magic, the experience is as much about perception as it is about finding the answer.
About the author
Author and puzzle creator inspired by history, illusion, and design.
Brent Simeon Sr. is a puzzle creator and designer with a special interest in wordplay, visual patterns, and historical themes. A Certified Public Accountant by profession and a lifelong lover of classic cinema, libraries, and vintage culture, he blends analytical precision with nostalgic charm in his work. He is the author of Eleven Illusions and publishes under the imprint Jumping Card Publishing.