Over the course of nine weeks, Keven convinced Philemon to become his magical mentor. This ebook chronicles his journey into the world of mathematical magic; each effect presented in a story-telling manner. Philemon breathes a new life into these numerical classics by giving a reason for each excursion.
Originally conceived as a lecture for middle-school students in an attempt to foster a renewed interest in mathematics through the vehicle of magic, the routines include:
- My Favorite Playing Card
- Shopping Spree
- Masonic Numerology
- The Roots of All Equal
- Monday’s Child
- Red Letter Days
- Magic is for Squares
- Swindle Sudoku
- Fibonacci’s Conclusion
