William (Bill) Simon

Mathematical Magic is exactly what its name implies - entertaining tricks, stunts, and effects that can be performed using numbers or objects, such as calendars and playing cards based on numerical principles. These tricks are amazingly simple and require only a few additional props, such as string, coins, or matches, nothing elaborate or professional. With a little practice and some patter, any amateur can put on a performance like a real professional.

The fascinating properties of numbers and the strange coincidences connected with them have been the subject of many books, and mathematical...

This book was edited by Jean Hugard and illustrated by Stanley Jaks.

Martin Gardner had the following to say:

"Bill Simon has achieved an astonishing mastery of the medium. His mind is constantly probing for new and subtler moves, and bold effects which break fresh paths in the card jungle. In this book he has given generously the fruits of his thinking and experience. The result is a book almost certain to become one of the basic texts of modem card conjuring."

This ebook covers many entertaining plots, novel sleights, shuffles and fancy cuts as well as...

• written by Bill Simon
• illustrated by Ed Mishell
• edited by Bruce Elliott
• introduction by Dai Vernon

1st edition 1954; PDF 33 pages.

Table of Contents

• Table Of Contents
• Foreword
• Introduction
• In General
• Card Effects
  • The Mathemagician
  • Eye Doubt It
  • The Flash Change
  • The Turnabout
  • The Impulsive Ladies
  • The Four Packet Shuffle
  • Two Up
  • The Vital Prediction
  • The London Illusion
• Miscellaneous Effects
  • Sponge Surprise
  • The Ring On Wand
  • The Coin Transposition And Climax

The magic in Controlled Miracles is a composite of both skill and subtlety. Subtlety has been invaded to the maximum; skill has been kept at its minimum point. The majority of the effects are with cards. At the back of the ebook you will find a few tricks with coins and cigarettes.

Edited by Bruce Elliott and illustrated by Frank Garcia.

1st edition 1949; PDF 36 pages.

Table of Contents

• Contents
• Foreword
• A Matter Of Miracles
• Cut Control
• The Chinese Cut
• Simpl—Speller
• Simon False Table Cut
• The Stab Force
• Miller’s Card Change
• The Card In The Hat
• Dual Discovery
• The Grippo...