Martin Gardner’s Science Magic Tricks and Puzzles
Martin Gardner’s Science Magic Tricks and Puzzles, published by Courier Corporation on June 16, 2011, is a reprint edition that spans 96 pages. This book presents a collection of over 80 engaging magic tricks that blend scientific principles with fun activities suitable for both children and adults. Readers will discover how to perform various tricks using everyday items, while also learning about the scientific properties of elements such as water, air, and electricity.
In this edition, Martin Gardner, known for his expertise in mathematical puzzles, guides readers through simple yet captivating experiments that illustrate concepts like gravity, motion, and magnetism. Each trick is accompanied by helpful drawings, making it easier to follow along. The book also indicates which activities may require adult supervision, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. This engaging exploration of science through magic is ideal for those interested in experiments and projects related to science and nature.
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Make an eggshell turn a somersault, spin a coin so that it lands on “heads,” teach a bear to climb a string, and perform other acts of scientific wizardry! Martin Gardner, the master of mathematical puzzles, shares more than 80 of his finest magic tricks, teaching children and adults the scientific properties behind water, air, fire, heat, motion, gravity, inertia, friction, electricity, magnetism, sound, and light.
Fun and fascinating, the simple maneuvers require only basic everyday props, and those requiring matches, knives, boiling water, and other tricky items are marked with a symbol that lets kids know they’ll need assistance from an adult. Helpful drawings illustrate each stunt.
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