Mathematics, Magic and Mystery (Cards, Coins, and Other Magic)

Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: Dover Publications
Keywords: magic, coins, cards, mystery, mathematics
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 1956-06-01
List price: $8.95
ISBN-10: 0486203352
ISBN-13: 9780486203355

Book 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. Probability, sets, theory of numbers clearly explained. Also, more than 400 tricks, guaranteed to work, that you can do. 135 illustrations.


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