Magical Mathematics: The Mathematical Ideas That Animate Great Magic Tricks

by Ron Graham and Persi Diaconis

Book Overview

The mathematics behind some of the world's most amazing card tricks

Magical Mathematics reveals the secrets of fun-to-perform card tricks--and the profound mathematical ideas behind them--that will astound even the most accomplished magician. Persi Diaconis and Ron Graham provide easy, step-by-step instructions for each trick, explaining how to set up the effect and offering tips on what to say and do while performing it. Each...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691151644
• ISBN13: 9780691151649
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.7" x 9.7"

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