Self-Working Number Magic

Numbers pervade nearly every aspect of our daily lives: telephone  numbers, zip codes, Social Security numbers, driver's license and credit  card numbers. We are beleaguered by numbers. No wonder we're  fascinated, intrigued, even a bit bewildered by them; no wonder tricks  involving numbers are perennial favorites.

With Self-Working  Number Magic, you can perform show-stopping tricks, stunts and routines  that are sure to delight audiences because they capitalize on our  natural fascination for numbers. Karl Fulves, well-known writer in the  field of magic, presents 101 baffling tricks that are so easy-to-do,  they practically work by themselves. While all the tricks involve basic  mathematical principles, the mathematics is not discussed here; rather,  emphasis is on performing and perfecting the tricks. They can be learned  quickly and put into operation immediately, and best of all, they  really dazzle an audience!

Among the seemingly impossible tricks  and stunts in this book: guessing a spectator's age or how long a  married couple have known each other; predicting the sum of a group of  numbers and using your brain like a lightning calculator; and instantly  memorizing long lists of numbers or objects. This selection also  includes tricks involving cards, calendars, magic squares and betting  games. The author even suggests stage patter to use while performing.

With  this book and a modicum of practice, anyone can perform an assortment  of number tricks that will astound and delight an audience. Whatever  your age or math skills, you'll soon be baffling friends and relatives  with over 100 fascinating foolproof number tricks.