The Magic of Math

Arthur Benjamin has a PhD from Johns Hopkins University and is a mathematics professor at Harvey Mudd College. He lives in Claremont, California, and is the author of The Secrets of Mental Math.

The Magic of Math is the math book you wish you could have gotten in school. This book revels in key mathematical fields such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and calculus, as well as Fibonacci numbers, infinity, and, of course, mathematical magic tricks, using a delightful assortment of examples ranging from ice cream scoops and poker hands to measuring mountains and making magic squares. Arthur Benjamin, known around the world as the "mathemagician," combines mathematics with magic to make the topic appealing to both math fans and math skeptics.

This book contains a delightful joy for readers of all levels. Most magicians do not share their secrets, but Arthur Benjamin demonstrates in The Magic of Math how revealing the mystery behind beautiful mathematical facts makes math even more lovely to behold.

Author: Arthur Benjamin

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Math-Solving-Figuring-Out/dp/0465096212/

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