Math is better than magic. It has secret symbols unlocking special knowledge. I just think that math is cool. But to be honest, I was never a great math student. I never enjoyed studying or taking ...

What do math and magic have in common? To many, the simple idea of passing a math course may be a grand illusion, but to Michael Nabel of North Haven, the answer is as simple as a physics equation.

The subject of mathematics is most often associated with logic, rules, and reason. Sometimes, though, it’s best served with a side of magic. Matt Baker, an award-winning professor in Tech’s School of ...

Magic tricks are inextricably linked to statistics and mathematical models, according to Persi Diaconis in his public lecture, “Mathematics and Magic,” delivered Wednesday night in Cubberley ...

July 23, Wednesday -- Math professor and professional magician Arthur Benjamin will present "Mathemagics: The Art of Mental Calculation," a show of lightning-fast calculations and other feats of mind, ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Haven’t got the Math Awareness Month bug yet?

A glance at the current issue of Notices of the American Mathematical Society: Appreciating the beauty and magic of mathematics In an interview, the publication’s senior writer and deputy editor, ...

A "mathemagics" show will highlight Math Fest, described by the sponsoring Department of Mathematics as "an evening to celebrate the excitement of mathematics and its influence in society." The July ...