Mathematics, Magic and Mystery

Mathematics, Magic and Mystery
ISBN-10
0486801179
ISBN-13
9780486801179
Category
Games & Activities
Pages
208
Language
English
Published
2014-12-02
Publisher
Courier Corporation
Author
Martin Gardner

Description

Famed puzzle expert explains math behind a multitude of mystifying tricks: card tricks, stage "mind reading," coin and match tricks, counting out games, geometric dissections, etc. More than 400 tricks. 135 illustrations.

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