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The Smart Card

This smart card can find the card the spectator picked, every time. Incredible!
A sharp sense of observation will be needed to understand the magician’s feats! Will you be able to perform this trick?

And if you do, can you figure out why it works? Pay close attention, because the secret to success is hidden in the moves. Now it’s your turn!
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:
  • 1 deck of playing cards per team
Teacher
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