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Mathemagics: How to Look Like a Genius Without Really Trying Hardcover – January 1, 1993

by Arthur Benjamin (Author), Michael Brant Shermer (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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Demonstrates how to solve math problems more quickly in one's head than with a calculator, and describes mathematical tricks and shortcuts
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    218 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    Lowell House
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    January 1, 1993
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0929923545
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0929923543
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Amaze and mystify your friends! Benjamin has performed his "art of rapid mental calculation" for audiences of all ages and levels of mathematical sophistication, and now he reveals his secrets to you. Actually, most of these calculation and memorization techniques are fairly commonly known, but Benjamin explains how to perform them to great effect. He uses simple algebraic proofs to show how the tricks work and often adds an anecdote about how he "discovered" an interesting trick. This is a book to ignite mathematical confidence and curiosity. A word of warning, though: despite the subtitle, it will take some dedicated practice to master these tricks. For most collections.
- Amy Brunvand, Fort Lewis Coll. Lib., Durango, Col.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lowell House (January 1, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0929923545
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0929923543
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Arthur Benjamin holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University and is a professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, where he has taught since 1989. He is a noted “mathemagician,” known for being able to perform complicated computations in his head. He is the author, most recently, of The Secrets of Mental Math, and has appeared on The Today Show and The Colbert Report. Benjamin has been profiled in such publications as the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Scientific American, Discover, and Wired.

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Pat P
5.0 out of 5 stars Mathematics makes math fun. Easier too.
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Clear, easy to use instructions and practice suggestions. My high schooler grand daughter loved learning some techniques with me. We can add and subtract three digit numbers easily. We both understand math better.
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Thomas Keeler
5.0 out of 5 stars Energize your math students
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I've been giving copies to this to all of my students, 3rd, 4th and 5th, who really like math but don't get excited about our traditional lessons. Invite them to become mathemagicians and you'll some of them transformed.
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Merrill Gee
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun treatment of math
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really fun treatment of mathematics. Very helpful in doing everyday calculations. I personally am not much interested in the "magic" aspect, but the practical aspects are valuable.
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Adam high
5.0 out of 5 stars Very inciteful
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019
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Where was this when I was in school
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good t
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018
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Great for kids
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Sonia Millan
4.0 out of 5 stars it will definitely be a great tool!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016
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Once I master this method, which is somewhat different than what I am used to, it will definitely be a great tool!
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H. NELSON
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid book
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2014
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Good way to speed up your arithmetic. Good way to teach algebra without having to call it algebra.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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A font of useful tips.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2016
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some good tips but you do not need to do the same
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