Math and magic
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, [2018].
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (6 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 136 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.)
Status
Burlington Public Library - DVD
DVD NF 510 BEN
1 available
DVD NF 510 BEN
1 available
Description
Loading Description...
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Burlington Public Library - DVD | DVD NF 510 BEN | On Shelf |
More Copies In Prospector
Loading Prospector Copies...
Subjects
LC Subjects
OCLC Fast Subjects
More Details
Published
Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, [2018].
Format
DVD
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Course No. 9202.
General Note
12 lectures (30 min. each).
Bibliography
Course guidebook includes bibliographical references (pages 124-125).
Participants/Performers
Lecturer, Arthur T. Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College.
Description
Nothing can amaze quite like an expertly-executed magic trick. Ideally, only the magician knows how truly simple the deception is. After watching Math and Magic, you will know that this trick and its many variants rely on a remarkable property of patterned sequences called Gilbreath's principle--named after an amateur magician who was also a mathematician. Magic is full of such wonders, as you discover in these 12 illuminating half-hour lessons presented by one of The Great Course's most popular lecturers: award-winning Professor of Mathematics Arthur T. Benjamin of Harvey Mudd College, who is himself a professional magician.
Description
Renowned in TED Talks, The Colbert Report, and other popular media as a "mathemagician," Professor Benjamin teaches you the techniques and secrets behind dozens of great math-based tricks. Even if you are a numerical novice, you will look like a prodigy after mastering these math-inspired showpieces, which require no skills beyond basic algebra--and a bit of showmanship.
Description
In Math and Magic, Professor Benjamin introduces you to magic, using tools like playing cards, numbers, and geometric figures. For each trick, he first runs through a demonstration. Then, he pulls back the curtain to show how the trick is done, explaining in detail the mathematical ideas underpinning the illusion.
System Details
DVD.
Language
In English ; closed-captioned.
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Benjamin, A. (2018). Math and magic . The Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Benjamin, Arthur. 2018. Math and Magic. The Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Benjamin, Arthur. Math and Magic The Teaching Company, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Benjamin, Arthur. Math and Magic The Teaching Company, 2018.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.