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Classic Mathemagic Hardcover – January, 2003

by Bob Longe (Author), David Knowles (Author), Charles Barry Townsend (Author)

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Glossy hardcover no dust jacket. 2002 280p. 7.00X5.50X1.25. THIS BOOK IS PACKED WITH MAYHEMATICAL PUZZLES OF EVERY TYPE - AMAZING NUMBER TRICKS, BEAUTIFUL GEOMETRIC DESIGNES, CHALLENGING PUZZLES, MARVELOUS MEMORY TRICKS, AND MANY OTHER MATHEMATICAL AMUSEMENTS.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 280 pages
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (January 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402710690
ISBN-13: 978-1402710698
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #160 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Magic

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Classic math puzzles that appear hard but have an understandable solution

By Charles Ashbacher HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on May 23, 2009

Format: Hardcover

Mathematical puzzles and riddles where the problem appears unsolvable and the solution is obvious after it is revealed are commonly grouped into the category of mathemagic. While it may appear to be a misnomer, it is in fact an accurate descriptor of that type of problem. Magical tricks appear impossible when executed by a talented performer, yet if the basis of the trick is revealed, you may be forever disappointed. That is not the case with mathemagic, when you reason out or learn of the solution, your appreciation for the beauty and power of mathematics grows.
The problems in this collection conform to the use of the "Classic" qualifier in the title. In general, they are problems that have appeared in the literature many times and in many forms. Yet like the best math problems, they can be worked over and over again without you ever losing your appreciation for what they represent; the enormous sense of gratification one can get from engaging in challenging intellectual pursuits.

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By Philip Gleason on September 8, 2012

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I'm a magician and I bought this as a source of ideas for tricks. It has lots of puzzles (not adaptable for most audiences) and some very nice tricks that have no presentation ideas. It's useful to me, but would lead a young, or literal minded, magician into some very mechanical performances.