ABSTRACT

Mathematical card effects offer both beginning and experienced magicians an opportunity to entertain with a minimum of props. Featuring mostly original creations, Mathematical Card Magic: Fifty-Two New Effects presents an entertaining look at new mathematically based card tricks.

Each chapter contains four card effects, generally starting with simple applications of a particular mathematical principle and ending with more complex ones. Practice a handful of the introductory effects and, in no time, you’ll establish your reputation as a "mathemagician." Delve a little deeper into each chapter and the mathematics gets more interesting. The author explains the mathematics as needed in an easy-to-follow way. He also provides additional details, background, and suggestions for further explorations.

Suitable for recreational math buffs and amateur card lovers or as a text in a first-year seminar, this color book offers a diverse collection of new mathemagic principles and effects.

chapter |24 pages

Convention Center

chapter 1|24 pages

A Low-Down Triple Dealing

chapter 2|18 pages

For Richer or Poorer

chapter 3|22 pages

Poker Powers

chapter 4|16 pages

More Additional Certainties

chapter 5|22 pages

Off-Centered COATs

chapter 6|28 pages

Gilbreath Variations

chapter 7|22 pages

Word Row

chapter 8|32 pages

Bligreath and Beyond

chapter 9|32 pages

Flipping Miracles

chapter 10|22 pages

Red, Black, Silver, and Gold

chapter 11|22 pages

J Slippery Slopes

chapter 12|20 pages

Q Hamming It Down

chapter 13|22 pages

K The Hidden Value of Cards