If you're into mental magic tricks and can't get enough of them, "The Secret of Mental Magic Tricks: How To Amaze Your Friends With These Mental Magic Tricks Today" will get you pretty excited. But what if you don't know much about it or are just getting started? This book has you covered on that as well because it explains exactly what mental magic tricks are which includes the various rules. What's really nice is that it goes into detail chapter by chapter on specific tricks such as table magic, card, coin and others. Choose which one you would like to master, or master them all! The instructions are written so that you can become a pro at each one. Even a beginner that's just getting into mental magic can become a pro. By the time you've gone through each chapter, you should be able to master each trick which will impress your friends and make them wonder if you're for real.

Offers a collection of math tricks using the magic of numbers in which the marvelous Professor Picanumba can seemingly predict random events in dozens of numerical exercises, along with answers at the end

These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers. Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks. This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever thought possible, dramatically improve your memory for numbers, and—maybe for the first time—make mathematics fun. Yes, even you can learn to do seemingly complex equations in your head; all you need to learn are a few tricks. You’ll be able to quickly multiply and divide triple digits, compute with fractions, and determine squares, cubes, and roots without blinking an eye. No matter what your age or current math ability, Secrets of Mental Math will allow you to perform fantastic feats of the mind effortlessly. This is the math they never taught you in school.

Whether you are a budding magician wanting to discover the basics of modern magic or an experienced hobbyist wanting to develop further, this book will enable you to quickly and easily master extraordinary magic tricks and skills that will astound and enthrall your audience. Using everyday objects to perform mind-boggling illusions, you will be able to become a confident and competent magician. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of magic tricks. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Mathematics rules our lives –whether we realise it, like it or not. Anything that relates to numbers, formula, electronics, will have depended on mathematics for their origination and development. Every time you add up a bill, do your tax return, work out your change – you are employing mathematical techniques to arrive at your answer. Obviously more complicated techniques and calculations are involved where computers, TVs or other complex machines are concerned – but all of these are integral to our daily lives and how we interact with the world around us. This compilation of tricks, secrets and techniques can help you understand how mathematics works and help you become more confident, proficient – and comfortable – in the realm of mathematics.

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