{"product_id":"math-e-magic-by-royal-vale-heath-rare-books","title":"MATH-E-MAGIC by Royal Vale Heath [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMath-E-Magic\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful collection of mathematical puzzles and tricks designed to entertain and challenge readers.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book introduces readers to the concept of \"mathemagic,\" a term coined by Heath to describe magic tricks based on mathematical principles.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIt offers over 60 puzzles and stunts that involve properties of numbers, including techniques for mental arithmetic, identifying unknown numbers, and determining the day of the week for any given date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eMagic Squares and Puzzles: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book includes more than 30 pages dedicated to magic squares, triangles, and cubes, providing readers with engaging challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eMental Math Tricks: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHeath presents easy techniques for multiplying large numbers mentally and other arithmetic shortcuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eEntertaining Games: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePuzzles like \"The Lost Digit\" and \"Psychic Bridge\" are designed to amuse and intrigue readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eIllustrations: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book features 76 illustrations that enhance the understanding of the puzzles and tricks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis book is suitable for readers of all ages who enjoy puzzles and are interested in the intersection of mathematics and magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Vale Heath\u003c\/strong\u003e was a New York City broker who gained fame as a magician and puzzle enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe was known for his love of serial numbers, magic squares, and dice.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHeath coined the term \"mathemagic\" to describe his magic tricks based on mathematical principles.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe was a frequent contributor to publications like \u003cem data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eScripta Mathematica\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eHugard's Magic Monthly\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eThe Jinx\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHeath's work has had a lasting impact on the world of mathematical puzzles and magic.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis contributions were recognized posthumously, with his work being exhibited at the David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University in 1988.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHeath also played a crucial role in the career of popular mathematics writer Martin Gardner, introducing him to flexagons during a magic show in 1956, which led to Gardner's influential column in \u003cem data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"217\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eScientific American\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used 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