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The Levitating Wheel Trick
In this magic trick you hold a large bike wheel up from both ends of its axle. Then you let go of one end and the wheel continues to be suspended in mid-air even though nothing is holding it up.
A spinning wheel has angular momentum as it rotates. For the wheel to tip, this angular momentum has to change...
The Magic of Computer Science
This resource contains a series of card tricks. Each trick is presented in two parts. In the first part enough detail is given so that the trick can be performed. A description of the desired effect is given followed by an explanation of the mechanics of the trick – actually what is done to ensure the trick works...
The Magic of Computer Science II
The Magic of Computer Science II begins with an introduction to the resource, explaining the basic concepts used in the book. There follows descriptions of how to perform seven tricks with explanations of how the trick works and the computer science concepts illustrated in the tricks.
The joker in...
The Magic of Computer Science III
The third collection of magic tricks, from Paul Curzon and Peter McOwan, is entitled ‘magic meets mistakes, machines and medicine. The five card tricks contained make use of maths and computer science theory, and are used by real magicians.
Each trick includes magician’s instructions. The theory behind each...
The CS4FN magic books are collections of easy to do magic tricks (mainly simple card tricks). The twist is that every trick comes with a link to some computer science too. That means that as you learn the tricks, you will learn something about what...
The CS4FN magic books are collections of easy to do magic tricks (mainly simple card tricks). The twist is that every trick comes with a link to some...
The CS4FN magic books are collections of easy to do magic tricks (mainly simple card tricks). The twist is that every trick comes with a link to some computer science too. That means that as you learn the tricks, you will learn something about what...
The magic of…is a collection of four resources, produced by Queen Mary College at the University of London, designed for teachers to use in the classroom with the intention of making learning engaging and entertaining. The four resources are all linked to the relevant curricula and provide inspiration when teaching...
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The Mysterious Changing Beverage Trick
This magic trick uses indicators, an acid and an alkali to change a glass of water into different 'drinks'. A conical flask (or beaker) contains a green liquid. When it is poured into the first empty flask the liquid will change to a light red colour; becoming rosé wine. As this light red beverage is poured into...