Self-Working Number Magic: 101 Foolproof Tricks (Dover Magic Books)
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Numbers pervade nearly every aspect of our daily lives: telephone numbers, zip codes, Social Security numbers, driver's license and credit-card numbers. We are beleaguered by numbers: no wonder we're fascinated, intrigued, even a bit bewildered by them; no wonder tricks involving numbers are perennial favorites. With Self-Working Number Magic you can perform show-stopping tricks, stunts and routines that are sure to delight audiences because they capitalize on our natural fascination for numbers. Karl Fulves, well-known writer in the field of magic presents 101 baffling tricks that are so easy to do they practically work by themselves. While all the tricks involve basic mathematical principles, the mathematics is not discussed here; rather, emphasis is on performing and perfecting the tricks. They can be learned quickly and put into operation immediately, and best of all, they really dazzle an audience. Among the seemingly impossible tricks and stunts in this book: guessing a spectator's age or how long a married couple have known each other; predicting the sum of a group of numbers and using your brain like a lightning calculator; and instantly memorizing long lists of numbers or things. This selection also includes tricks involving cards, calendars, magic squares, and betting games. The author even suggests stage patter to use while performing. With this book and a modicum of practice, anyone can perform an assortment of number tricks that will astound and delight an audience. Whatever your age or math skills, you'll soon be baffling friends and relatives with over 100 fascinating, foolproof tricks. Review: Waaaay more than I expected. - There is SO much more information and good material in this book than I EVER expected. If you put the time in to present these pieces the way that they deserve to be presented, you'll look like a mathematical wizard! Review: Fun with numbers. - This is great for any number lover. I put on a little magic show for my nine year old nephew at his birthday party - the boys had big fun and so did I.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 55 Reviews |
S**S
Waaaay more than I expected.
There is SO much more information and good material in this book than I EVER expected. If you put the time in to present these pieces the way that they deserve to be presented, you'll look like a mathematical wizard!
N**A
Fun with numbers.
This is great for any number lover. I put on a little magic show for my nine year old nephew at his birthday party - the boys had big fun and so did I.
C**K
Five Stars
Loved the content. Exactly what I was looking for.
K**R
Five Stars
Excellent
L**N
Look smart! - Required reading for math teachers.
This book is a fabulous value for the money. One of the magic square stunts can be mastered in about an hour and will make people think your a genious. If you work with kids in any capacity, the tricks in this book are a wonderful way to bring math to life for them.
E**H
Wenigstens noch ein Buch über Zahlenmagie
Die meisten Tricks in diesem Buch beruhen auf (clevere) Mathematik(abkürzungen). Oftmals wird die Mathematik in dem angeben Kunststück eher kaschiert und in der Präsentation geht es weniger um Mathematik sondern um andere Themen z.B. Telefonnummern, Geldscheine, Lottozahlen, etc. Bei diesem Buch werden einige sehr gute und täuschende Tricks beschrieben, aber auch eine sehr große Bandbreite an Tricktechniken und mathematischen Themen und Möglichkeiten in der Zauberkunst aufgezeigt. Es bietet also einen guten Überblick mit einigen Perlen. Eine Ergänzung zu diesem Buch ist sicherlich das Mathematische Zaubereien: 115 Karten, Würfel- und Münztricks, mathematische Spiele und Zauberkunststücke oder auf englisch Mathematics, Magic and Mystery (Cards, Coins, and Other Magic) wobei das schon sehr in die Richtung Matherätsel geht.
M**C
I am happy
Wonderful book,.....
M**I
Ogni libro di Karl Fulves è ECCELLENTE!
Giochi Straordinari!
C**C
Interesting
No problems , works perfectly , I am very pleased with it for the price.
K**S
Useful addition to any maths teacher's armoury
A useful collection of puzzles and tricks suitable for many different age ranges, from primary school to adult audiences. Apart from cards, dice and calendars, very few props are required, and with a bit of creativity many of the tricks can be adapted to make them suitable for sharing on paper with small groups of students. Several items will be familiar to readers of Ian Stewart and Martin Gardner, but even here Fulves' notes on presentation are useful. I bought this book hoping to find some activities to engage struggling key stage 3 students with numbers, and I've found 30 or so fascinating items which I believe are suitable. Excellent value for money.
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