The Manual of Mathematical Magic

Mathematical Magic: The Book

“Our goal is to help more students engage with Mathematics. Magic tricks get the students excited and then we show them the mathematical principles that make the whole trick hang together. We also reveal how the same Mathematics underpins everything from medical scans to sending text messages.”

Download the full book or some sample tricks here:

Complete Manual of Mathematical Magic
[ PDF 9.1MB ]

• Sample 1 Introduction [PDF 913KB]
• Sample 2 The Piano Trick Part 1 [PDF 147KB]
• Sample 3 The Piano Trick Part 2 [PDF 153KB]

The Manual also includes bonus Maths Hustles...

• Sample 4 The Napkin Game [PDF 366KB]
• Sample 5 The Glass Challenge [PDF 384KB]

For other Maths, Science and Engineering related magic please visit www.illusioneering.org

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