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Science Magic: Tricks and Puzzles

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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.

96 pages, Paperback

First published June 16, 2011

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Martin Gardner

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Martin Gardner was an American mathematics and science writer specializing in recreational mathematics, but with interests encompassing micromagic, stage magic, literature (especially the writings of Lewis Carroll), philosophy, scientific skepticism, and religion. He wrote the Mathematical Games column in Scientific American from 1956 to 1981, and published over 70 books.

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November 1, 2014
In occasione del centesimo anniversario della nascita di Martin Gardner ho scoperto che c'era ancora un suo libretto che non avevo mai visto, e che era stato ristampato qualche anno fa da quei benemeriti della Dover. Inutile dire che me lo sono preso subito.
Il libro raccoglie un'ottantina di trucchi "magici" che in realtà sfruttano principi scientifici, di solito fisici. Forse alcuni di essi sono un po' datati (dove troviamo oggi delle scatole di cerini, per esempio?) ma il loro bello è che sono tutti molto semplici da eseguire, e probabilmente sarebbero un ottimo complemento per gli insegnanti di scienze delle medie, che potranno stupire i loro studenti con effetti speciali. Poi il prezzo del libro è davvero irrisorio, e vorreste forse perdere un libro di Martin Gardner?
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July 4, 2011
It is meant for high school students. It is very good for them. However it is good reading for others as well. If you want to some some kind of project (tricks) for science exhibition it will be a good reference. There are many tricks which can be easily implemented.
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May 10, 2013
Very beautiful and wonderful
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