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The State of Yo (in development)

The State of Yo" tells the story of Tom Kuhn, the unsung hero of the yo-yo world. Kuhn is widely considered the Father of the Modern Yo-yo. Nicknamed "Doctor Yo" by The Smothers Brothers, Kuhn was a full-time dentist for 50 years, including during his rise to prominence in the world of yo-yos from the 1970s to the 2000s. He is seen as an unheralded Johnny Appleseed of the toy, having helped showcase its positive impacts on lives all around the world.

Kuhn’s technical innovations of the yo-yo are complemented by his desire to share the philosophical and meditational inspirations that had such a magical impact on his life.  Not simply a toy, the yo-yo has been proven to be a cheap, portable and easy tool for positively affecting people’s psychological mindset.

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