Rings by Norman Greene
About the Artist

I was introduced to puzzle rings in my teens. Friends showed me their rings, and soon I figured out the solution. I learned that a pilot in World War II had flown out of Egypt, and was introduced to the puzzle ring at the hotel where the pilots stayed. After the war, while flying for TWA, he sold rings out of his home.

Looking back after my college years, I knew that the puzzle rings had been a great addition to my life, and an important part of my friends' lives too. It was easy to conclude that selling puzzle rings would bring joy to others as well. The problem was learning to make them. It was mainly trial and error, as it is an unknown art in this country. Developing the techniques took years, but now with 29 years of experience, I have mastered creating the puzzle ring.

I live not far from my shop in Berkeley, so commuting is no problem. I have been making the rings at this location since 1984. Visitors are welcome, but is best to call first. I'm away a lot on weekends as I sell at many shows which are far away. The best time to reach me is during the week Monday through Thursday.

Mastering the puzzle ring assembly is challenging, but the instructions I have posted on this site make learning much easier than it has ever been. And once you know the trick, it is easy to do. Owning a puzzle ring is lots of fun. You know the trick and others do not. You get to be the expert, and to teach others. You get to be the magician.
2006 Show Schedule
Come try on the rings
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LOCATION NAME PHOTO WEEK ENDS SHOW PHONE NUMBER
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 2-11 TO 4-2 520-463-2700
WAXAHACHI, TX
(DALLAS AREA)		 SCARBORO FAIRE 4-8 TO 5-29 972-938-3247
FAIRBURN, GA ATLANTA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 4-15 TO 5-29 770-964-8575
Irwindale, CA
(LOS ANGELES AREA)		 RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE 4-8 TO 5-21 800-52-FAIRE
LARKSPUR, CO
(DENVER AREA)		 COLORADO RENAISSANCE FAIR 6-10 TO 7-30 303-688-6010
KENOSHA, WI
(CHICAGO AREA)		 BRISTOL RENAISSANCE FAIRE 7-8 TO 9-4 1-800-52-FAIRE
SHAKOPEE, MN
(MINNEAPOLIS AREA)		 MINNESOTA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Aug 19 TO Oct 1 800-966-8215
Holly Michigan MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 8-19 TO 10-1
Hollister, CA
(SAN FRANCISCO AREA)		 RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE Sept 9 to Oct 15
WILMINGTON, OHIO OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 9-2 TO 10-22 513-897-7000
25 miles north of
CHARLOTTE on Hwy 77		 CAROLINA RENAISASANCE FESTIVAL Oct 1 TO Nov 13 704-896-5555
PLANTERSVILLE, TX
(HOUSTON AREA)		 TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL to be announced 800-458-3435
These shows are fun!
Come join us!
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