Kelly Clarkson

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Bliss Kolb’s handcrafted dragonfly automaton, illustrating the mechanical art behind his Singing Bird design
Kelly Clarkson · magicians

Kelly Clarkson’s Molly Bird: Why Magicians Value Mechanical Illusions

Kelly Clarkson’s Art of Play dispute has brought Molly, a mechanical singing bird by Bliss Kolb, into the spotlight. Here’s what the craf...

Oct 15, 2026 3 min read
Art of Play co-owners outside the Brooklyn curiosity shop, connected to the 69 Atlantic close-up magic theater
Kelly Clarkson · magicians

Kelly Clarkson’s Molly Bird Feud: Why Magicians May Welcome the Buzz

Kelly Clarkson’s Molly bird dispute has spotlighted Art of Play’s Brooklyn magic theater. Here’s what is known, what remains unverified, ...

Oct 15, 2026 4 min read