Mathematical Magic

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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 technologies we use, products we buy and the jobs we do. This series features mathematicians and magicians Matt Parker, Peter McOwan and Jason Davison. For more information on amazing maths, science and engineering powered magic, you might like to explore www.mathematicalmagic.com , www.illusioneering.org...

Episode List

Mathematical Magic Trailer

Jul 27th, 2012 3:39 PM

A sneak peak into the world of Magic and Maths

Introduction

Jul 27th, 2012 3:39 PM

Meet the magicians and find out what mathematical magic they have in store...Peter McOwan is Professor of Computer Science in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary, University of London and a lifelong amateur magician. Matt Parker is Mathematics Outreach Coordinator for the School of Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary, University of London, a fully trained stand up comedian and was previously a maths school teacher. Jason Davison is a semi-professional magician and a maths school teacher.

Body Language

Jul 27th, 2012 3:39 PM

Using the magic of algebra Professor McOwan shows us how we can predict what cards a person may be holding. This may come in useful to poker fans!

The Chatty Jokers

Jul 27th, 2012 3:39 PM

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

Dicing with Destiny

Jul 27th, 2012 3:39 PM

How can we influence the roll of a die? Matt Parker demonstrates and explains how to win using Non-Transitive Dice.

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