When we think of a party trick, what comes to mind is an often hidden (and useless) talent that someone might demonstrate for public amusement. Concealed by the crowd in the middle of a party, even amateur illusion can be performed with ease. With this volume of Party Planner, we seek to expand upon the definition of a party trick to consider parties as tricks themselves. They often take otherwise banal spaces—ranging from warehouses and factories to the domestic living room—and cloud them with people, audiovisual noise, smokescreens, and intoxication to produce an environment fit for transgression. The work of this volume’s contributors interrogates the relationship between two fundamental aspects of the party trick: the aesthetics and effects of illusion, and the social and material structures that lie behind the smokescreen.

Party Planner is an annual architecture and design publication that explores the term “party” as a malleable concept that helps to connect what are often seen as disparate forms of gathering and social interaction. Ranging from raves and casual get-togethers to more formal performances and galas, attending to these dynamic social settings allows for the exploration of architecture as a temporary and responsive mode of space-making.

Party Planner, Vol. 3, "Party Trick" includes a complete daily planner for the year 2024. Each order of Party Planner will feature one of four variable covers—Isa, Kyle, Marlo, or Lucas—distributed at random.

Contributors, Vol. 3, Party Trick: Tatiana Carbonell, Philippe Rahm, Alex Tigchelaar, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Caleb Kruzel, Pol Esteve Castelló, Sanna Almajedi, Angel Dimayuga, Paola Antonelli, Eva Franch i Gilabert, Whitney Mallett, Florentina Holzinger, Marie de Testa, Guillermo S. Arsuaga, Sally Stott, Maike Statz

Editors, Vol. 3, Party Trick: Chase Galis, Christina Moushoul, and Sonia Sobrino Ralston

Dimensions: 5.5” x 8.5”

Page Count: 294

*Please note that Party Planner is printed on-demand. For this reason, slight variations in print quality and binding are possible. To request a specific cover or to purchase orders with multiple past volumes, please contact the editors with the details of your order and shipping information before proceeding to check out.

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