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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
By Jack Flagler
Jack is the editor of Community Impact Newspaper's Central Austin and Southwest Austin editions. He began his career as a sports reporter in Massachusetts and North Carolina before moving to Austin in 2018. He grew up in Maine and graduated from Boston University, but prefers tacos al pastor to lobster rolls. You can get in touch at jflagler@communityimpact.com
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