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Novel Escape opened Oct. 3 at 7950 Anderson Square, Ste. 108, Austin. Owner Todd Geldon, who received his doctorate from the University of Texas, said he has always been a fan of puzzles and problems and fell in love with escape rooms when he discovered them. 512-522-3889. www.novelescape.com
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