is a math professor at Harvey Mudd College, but he's got a side gig, too: as a magician. His new book, "The Magic of Math," combines his two passions — which actually have a lot in common.

Start with a deck of cards. Before the trick, sneak a peek at the 10th card in the deck. Memorize it. Ask your volunteer to add the first and second digit of their number together. For instance, if he ...

Sometimes the easiest, simplest way to liven up a party, sleepover, family gathering or presentation to a class is to perform a magic trick. Most magic tricks require fancy costumes and props, but ...

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Want to be great at math and impress everyone with your quick thinking? You've found the perfect place! Forget boring memorization and long calculations; get ready for a fun journey where math becomes ...

Ever dreamt of solving math problems in your head with the speed of a calculator? Mental math might seem challenging, but it's a skill attainable through the right tools and techniques. The abacus, an ...

Flipping through a deck of cards in the library as her friends and classmates slough through books and papers means that, sometimes, people want answers from Carolyn Chen. "I usually have to reassure ...