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Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories S. Brent Morris

Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories By S. Brent Morris

Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories by S. Brent Morris


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Here is a book that explores the fascinating interconnections between three seemingly unrelated topics. Each chapter begins with the description of a card trick and ends with its explanation, usually using some mathematics developed earlier. The book itself is designed as a prop for a trick, but you don't need to use mathematics or even understand it to do some 'magic'.

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Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories Summary

Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories by S. Brent Morris

Here is a book that explores the fascinating interconnections between three seemingly unrelated topics. The reader need have no specialist mathematical background to follow the text beyond high school mathematics, which makes it suitable for budding magicians and students of all ages. It is a fun book that looks at the mathematics of the perfect shuffle and develops the procedures for controlling dynamic memories and doing some clever card tricks. Each chapter begins with the description of a card trick and ends with its explanation, usually using some mathematics developed earlier. The book itself is designed as a prop for a trick, but you don't need to use mathematics or even understand it to do some 'magic'.

Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories Reviews

'Provides a fascinating mix of history, mathematics and great magic tricks. I learned something on every page.' Ron Graham, Chief Scientist, AT&T
' ... essential reading for any magic buff ... anyone can read it with profit.' Martin Gardner

Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. The perfect shuffle; 2. The order of shuffles; 3. Shuffle groups; 4. Generalizing the perfect shuffle; 5. Dynamic computer memories. Appendix 1. The order of shuffles; Appendix 2. How to do the Faro shuffle; Appendix 3. Tours on decks of size 8, 16, 32 and 64; Appendix 4. A Lagniappe; Bibliography.

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CIN0883855275G
9780883855270
0883855275
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories by S. Brent Morris
Used - Good
Paperback
Mathematical Association of America
19980611
150
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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