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 ...
Start with a deck of cards. Before the trick, sneak a peek at the 10th card in the deck. Memorize it. Ask your volunteer to add the first and second digit of their number together. For instance, if he ...
YouTuber Kevin Lieber (who hosts the popular Vsauce2 series) has brought a classic math magic trick back from its ‘90s heyday. In the video, Lieber walks viewers through a magic trick where they ...
Everyone gets really wow'd when someone pulls off some exceptional mental math. The best part is, you can totally be that guy at the party with a little practice and preparation. What follows is 10 ...
Just when you begin to question the merit of all those years you spent studying math in school, something pops onto the scene to give you a newfound respect for the subject — a math trick that reveals ...
You're on the trading floor, trying to price out if a 15-year bond issued by General Electric will generate the returns needed to placate your investors. Bad news, your calculator is dead and the ...