Self-Working Number Magic: 101 Foolproof Tricks (Dover Magic Books) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
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.
Series: Dover Magic Books
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications; 1st Edition Pbk Thus edition (December 1, 1983)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486243915
ISBN-13: 978-0486243917
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #614,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #182 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Magic & Illusion #207 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Math Games #215 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Magic
Age Range: 10 and up
Grade Level: 5 and up
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.
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!
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.
Loved the content. Exactly what I was looking for.
If you see a book written by Karl Fulves on magic that has the words Self-Working in the title then buy it. There is a wealth of knowledge in each of these books. -Diamond Jim Tyler
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