Mathematical card effects offer both beginning and experienced magicians an opportunity to entertain with a minimum of props. Featuring mostly original creations, Mathematical Card Magic: Fifty-Two New Effects presents an entertaining look at new mathematically based card tricks. Each chapter contains four card effects, generally starting with simple applications of a particular mathematical principle and ending with more complex ones. Practice a handful of the introductory effects and, in no time, you'll establish your reputation as a ""mathemagician."" Delve a little deeper into each chapter.
Abstract: Front Cover; Contents; Colm: Cool and Collected; Hit the Deck Running; Tips of the Trade; The Ratings Game; Principles; Convention Center; Chapter 1: Low-Down Triple Dealing; Chapter 2: For Richer or Poorer; Chapter 3: Poker Powers; Chapter 4: More AdditionalCertainties; Chapter 5: Off-Centered COATs; Chapter 6: Gilbreath Variations; Chapter 7: Word Row; Chapter 8: Bligreath and Beyond; Chapter 9: Flipping Miracles; Chapter 10: Red, Black, Silver, and Gold; Chapter 11: Slippery Slopes; Chapter 12: Hamming It Down; Chapter 13: The Hidden Value of Cards; Coda; Acknowledgments; Bibliography.

Mathematical card effects offer both beginning and experienced magicians an opportunity to entertain with a minimum of props. Featuring mostly original creations, Mathematical Card Magic: Fifty-Two New Effects presents an entertaining look at new mathematically based card tricks. Each chapter contains four card effects, generally starting with simple applications of a particular mathematical principle and ending with more complex ones. Practice a handful of the introductory effects and, in no time, you'll establish your reputation as a ""mathemagician."" Delve a little deeper into each chapter