| Self-Working Number Magic: 101 Foolproof Tricks Contributor(s): Fulves, Karl (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486243915 ISBN-13: 9780486243917 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $9.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1983 Annotation: Clear instructions for 101 tricks and problems, many based on important math principles. Calculations have been concealed; tricks are carefully streamlined for quick understanding and flawless performance. Master such number phenomena as Lightning Calculations, Giant Memory, Magic Squares, nearly 100 more. 98 illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Magic - Science - Mathematics | Recreations & Games |
| Dewey: 793.74 |
| LCCN: 82009453 |
| Series: Magic Series |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.42" W x 8.47" (0.41 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |