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Mathematical Magic

Mathematics and magic may seem a strange combination, but many of the most powerful magical effects performed today have mathematics at their core, just as mathematics lies behind almost all technolog... Read more

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The One in a Million Prediction

The One in a Million Prediction

How can you predict (or manipulate) 9 coin tosses in a row? Matt Parker shows you how using theory by Paul Hallas.

27 Jul 2012

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Die Hard

Die Hard

How can you count something you can't see? Matt Parker performs this trick to show how hidden information can influence ... Read more

27 Jul 2012

2mins

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The Piano Trick

The Piano Trick

Can you really turn cards invisible? Peter McOwan demonstrates how to use misdirection and confusion to mask a simple ma... Read more

27 Jul 2012

4mins

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Introduction

Introduction

Meet the magicians and find out what mathematical magic they have in store...Peter McOwan is Professor of Computer Scien... Read more

27 Jul 2012

2mins

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Mathematical Magic Trailer

Mathematical Magic Trailer

A sneak peak into the world of Magic and Maths

27 Jul 2012

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The Chatty Jokers

The Chatty Jokers

How are these Jokers able to predict a punters choices? Jason Davison issues a challenge in this demonstration of a card... Read more

27 Jul 2012

2mins

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The Mindmatch Experiment

The Mindmatch Experiment

Can we influence people's decisions thought the power of the mind? Peter McOwan uses his "ESP cards" to control a subje... Read more

27 Jul 2012

5mins

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The Faro Shuffle

The Faro Shuffle

Want to manipulate a card deck to place cards in any position? Here the Mathematical Magic team demonstrate the Faro shu... Read more

27 Jul 2012

4mins

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Two calculator Tricks

Two calculator Tricks

How does mental arithmetic affect technology? Jason Davison demonstrates how to manipulate calculators and read someone'... Read more

27 Jul 2012

5mins

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The Not 21 but 27 Card Trick

The Not 21 but 27 Card Trick

But why 27 cards? Matt Parker shows us how to astound an audience by using base 3 numbers. A similar method can also be ... Read more

27 Jul 2012

8mins

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