ABSTRACT
This chapter helps the instructors to utilize two very basic card illusions to explain the multiplication rule of probability theory. The concept is used throughout equipment reliability, predicting process efficiency, determining quality products output, and so on. The chapter explains the classroom activity of teaching the multiplication principle by card trick—The aces and kings card trick. It discusses the step-by-step mechanics of how a simple card trick can greatly enhance the learning process. The multiplication principle is applied for the audience to calculate the odds. The multiplication principle is critical to understanding probability theory. But, it is confusing and difficult for many first-time students to learn. Memorization will not help. Understanding of the process will aid in the students' development. The card manipulation method not only aids in the learning of the concept, but also helps most students relate to the application in their own workplace.
