Nine
by Philemon Vanderbeck

Over the course of nine weeks, Keven convinced Philemon to become his magical mentor. This ebook chronicles his journey into the world of mathematical magic; each effect presented in a story-telling manner. Philemon breathes a new life into these numerical classics by giving a reason for each excursion.

Originally conceived as a lecture for middle-school students in an attempt to foster a renewed interest in mathematics through the vehicle of magic, the routines include:

• My Favorite Playing Card
• Shopping Spree
• Masonic Numerology
• The Roots of All Equal
• Monday’s Child
• Red Letter Days
• Magic is for Squares
• Swindle Sudoku
• Fibonacci’s Conclusion