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

by Martin Gardner

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Publisher Comments:

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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Math behind card tricks, stage mind reading, coin and match tricks, etc., plus more than 400 tricks, guaranteed to work. 135 illus.

Synopsis:

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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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486203355
Author:
Gardner, Martin
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Subject:
General
Subject:
Games, magic and puzzles
Subject:
Hobbies and games
Subject:
Magic
Subject:
Puzzles
Subject:
Recreations & Games
Copyright:
1956
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Cards, Coins, and Other Magic
Publication Date:
June 1956
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
7.99x5.41x.43 in. .47 lbs.
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