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We can clearly see the magician counting the cards, but how does he find the total of the numbers? He doesn’t know them!
Can you create examples and figure out what’s happening? You won’t be able to perform the trick otherwise, because the magician doesn’t explain his method. If you work on this trick as a group, you’ll be able to try several examples quickly and explore what the magician might be doing. It’s a fun and magical activity, and the trick can be adapted in many different ways.
This mathemagic trick includes an explanatory sheet detailing each step of the trick and revealing the mathematical principles behind it. It can be used to spark curiosity and deepen students' understanding of the concepts involved.
This activity requires some material preparation to enhance the experience:
- 1 full deck of cards (54 cards) or 54 objects to manipulate