Go back to the START in this show-stopping prequel! 

Long before he was a world famous creator of beloved board games and thrilling puzzles, Luigi Lemoncello was just a boy: a boy struggling to find his place in the world. 

But one fateful summer, Luigi gets the CHANCE OF A LIFETIME — the opportunity to work for the world famous Professor Marvelmous — a dazzling, banana-hat-wearing barker who puts the SHOW in SHOWMAN! When the carnival closes, Professor Marvelmous leaves behind a mysterious puzzle box — along with a clue. A clue that will lead Luigi and his friends on a fantastical treasure hunt to a prize beyond anything they could imagine — if they can find it!

Can Luigi crack the codes and unlock the box’s secrets? Will there be puzzles? Of course! Balloons? You bet! Will it be fun? Hello! It’s a Lemon-cello! BONUS! Can YOU crack the hidden puzzle inside?!

Discover how Luigi went from small-town boy to billionaire extraordinaire, and don't miss this thrilling launch event with New York Times bestselling author CHRIS GRABENSTEIN!

Monday, May 2nd at 6:00pm EST via Crowdcast AND in-store at 17th Street! RSVP to attend in person via Eventbrite. 

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