{"product_id":"mathematical-card-magic-fifty-two-new-effects-hardcover","title":"Mathematical Card Magic: Fifty-Two New Effects - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColm Mulcahy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMathematical card effects offer both beginning and experienced magicians an opportunity to entertain with a minimum of props. Featuring mostly original creations, \u003cstrong\u003eMathematical Card Magic: Fifty-Two New Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e presents an entertaining look at new mathematically based card tricks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColm Mulcahy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of mathematics at Spelman College. Over the last decade, he has been at the forefront of publishing new \"mathemagical\" principles and effects for cards, particularly in his long-running bi-monthly \u003ci\u003eCard Colm\u003c\/i\u003e for the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). He also blogs at the Aperiodical and the Huffington Post. Dr. Mulcahy has been a recipient of the MAA's Allendoerfer Award for excellence in expository writing. His interests are broad, ranging from algebra and number theory to geometry. He earned a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in mathematical science from University College Dublin and a PhD from Cornell University for research in the algebraic theory of quadratic forms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 04, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47415897948338,"sku":"9781466509764","price":84.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6a03e0e3ae65907af2c969c747917694.webp?v=1778390791","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/mathematical-card-magic-fifty-two-new-effects-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}