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Mathematical Magic (Dover Recreational Math) Paperback – February 1, 2012

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  • Series: Dover Recreational Math
  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; Revised edition (February 29, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486275930
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486275932
  • Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.5 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
The combination of magic and mathematics is fun and can be educational
By Charles Ashbacher HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on September 22, 2007
Format: Paperback
All but the most rigid of personalities loves to see magic performed, so if it can be used to teach something, the combination is an effective learning tool. In this book, Simon demonstrates several magic tricks and also describes the mathematical principles that make them work. In my opinion, some of the tricks would be excellent tools for teaching later elementary school students some basic and at times sophisticated mathematics.
The chapter topics are:

*) Magic with numbers - most of these tricks are based on the properties of the decimal number system and basic algebra.
*) Magic with shapes - there tricks are based on simple topological properties of objects such as ropes and rubber bands.
*) Calendar magic - these tricks require the use of a Gregorian calendar and are based on the number of days in a week, basic properties of the decimal number system and basic algebra.
*) Mental magic - the tricks in this chapter are based on the memorization of specific rules and how those rules can be used so that you appear as a human calculator.
*) Magic squares - this is a fitting chapter, as magic squares are a long-running staple of recreational mathematics, which is what this book is about.
*) Magic with ordinary objects- the tricks here involve objects like matchsticks and coins. No sleight of hand or objects up the sleeve here.
*) Magic with cards - these are the magic tricks that have always been my favorites. When I was younger, my brother was deeply into card tricks and when he learned a new one, he would show me and challenge me to figure it out. I must confess that I was often stumped, although in many cases I was able to figure out how the trick worked.Read more ›
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A fun. fun book for all ages whether you just read or do it!
By A Customer on November 4, 1998
Format: Paperback
You'll never tire of thumbing through this book from time to time and trying some of the author's "magic" on yourself and/or your friends. It's the kind of book you'd buy as a gift for your child or grand-child--after you've read it for yourself first, of course! It's a "keepsake" sort of volume that will never grow tiresome.
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Five Stars
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I am a teacher and love sharing these tricks with students.
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