Wizard of Menlo Park

The Wizard of Menlo Park refers to Thomas Edison, a pioneering American inventor who developed many important technologies. The term highlights his reputation for innovation and invention at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, often considered one of the first industrial research labs. Edison’s work led to devices like the phonograph, incandescent light bulb, and motion picture camera, transforming daily life and industry. His nickname, “Wizard,” emphasizes his inventive genius and the sense of wonder his inventions inspired during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.