Magic tricks are inextricably linked to statistics and mathematical models, according to Persi Diaconis in his public lecture, “Mathematics and Magic,” delivered Wednesday night in Cubberley ...

If you are not familiar with the strange, semisecret world of modern conjuring you may be surprised to know that there are thousands of entertaining tricks with cards, dice, coins, and other objects ...

is a math professor at Harvey Mudd College, but he's got a side gig, too: as a magician. His new book, "The Magic of Math," combines his two passions — which actually have a lot in common.

Chandan Singh Gughtyal has been teaching Maths in boarding schools in India for about 28 years. He has experience of working as an assistant housemaster, housemaster, resident dorm parent, and dorm ...

July 23, Wednesday -- Math professor and professional magician Arthur Benjamin will present "Mathemagics: The Art of Mental Calculation," a show of lightning-fast calculations and other feats of mind, ...

Sometimes the easiest, simplest way to liven up a party, sleepover, family gathering or presentation to a class is to perform a magic trick. Most magic tricks require fancy costumes and props, but ...

Freely available to any school in England, the Manual exposes the secrets behind street magic, close-up and stage tricks, revealing the varied and exciting everyday uses for the mathematics powering ...

Long before the Sudoku number puzzle became the crack cocaine of brain teasers, a bored Benjamin Franklin jotted down a couple of much more complex number puzzles of his own. But, exactly how the U.S.

A glance at the current issue of Notices of the American Mathematical Society: Appreciating the beauty and magic of mathematics In an interview, the publication’s senior writer and deputy editor, ...

Magic: The Gathering is full of, well, magic. Almost every card you play is considered a spell, whether you're summoning a creature, enchanting an enemy, or calling down a hail of fire from the sky.