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Martin Gardner's Science Magic
  • Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
  • Edition: BC Paperback
  • Publication: 26 August 2011
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9780486476575
  • Stock: 50+
  • Size: 136x216 mm
  • Pages: 96
  • RRP: £3.99
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Martin Gardner's Science Magic

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by Martin Gardner (Author)

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Book Description

The Master of Mathematical Puzzles collects 89 of his finest magic tricks that will teach both children and adults the scientific principles behind electricity, magnetism, sound, gravity, water, and more. Fun and fascinating, the simple demonstrations involve levitating matches, somersaulting eggshells, spinning pennies, and balancing silverware. Only basic everyday items are needed. Includes 89 black-and-white illustrations.

About the Author

About Martin Gardner

Martin Gardner was a renowned author who published over 70 books on subjects from science and math to poetry and religion. He also had a lifelong passion for magic tricks and puzzles. Well known for his mathematical games column in Scientific American and his "Trick of the Month" in Physics Teacher magazine, Gardner attracted a loyal following with his intelligence, wit, and imagination.



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