The Magic Theorem

by John H. Conway, Heidi Burgiel, Chaim Goodman-Strauss

The Magic Theorem, a Greatly-Expanded, Much-Abridged Edition of The Symmetries of Things is a unique re-imagining of the classic book The Symmetries of Things, returning to the authors' original vision of a stand-alone elementary introduction to the orbifold signature notation and the theory behind it.

The Magic Theorem features all the material contained in Part I of The Symmetries of Things, redesigned and even more lavishly illustrated, along with new and engaging material suitable for a novice audience, including hands-on symmetry activities for the home or classroom and an online repository of teaching materials.

190 pages, Paperback

Published July 11, 2025

About the author

John Horton Conway, often credited as John H. Conway, was a Professor of Mathematics at Princeton University, known for inventing the "Game of Life."