The Rebel Cards
These jacks are special: they always face up!
The cards are flipped several times and, in the end, it’s as if nothing happened: the jacks remain facing the opposite direction from the other cards. Are the jacks really rebellious?
This trick involves several moves and delivers a surprising result. Easy to master, but not so easy to understand! Why not try figuring it out together? Can you make it even more impressive by using more cards?
Explanations and Materials
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:
- One deck of playing cards per team
Teacher
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