Math and Magic – Dec 2
Startling magic sometimes relies on deep mathematical principles. However, if the magician is doing her job, those principles should not be apparent to the spectator … unless the magician is a math professor giving a Wonderfest presentation! Combining the mathematics of playing cards with sleight of hand can: (1) allow even more powerful magic to arise, (2) raise some intriguing mathematical questions, and (3) illuminate the creative process that leads to original card magic.
Our Wonderfest speaker is Dr. Tori Noquez, Asst. Professor in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Saint Mary’s College of California. Tori is a regular performer at Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle, and she has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool us.
Dr. Tori Noquez
WHAT: Mathematics and Card Magic
WHO: Dr. Tori Noquez, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Saint Mary's College of California [https://www.torinoquez.com]
WHERE: HopMonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato CA 94945 [https://www.hopmonk.com/novato]
WHEN: Tuesday, December 2 — 7:00pm (1.5 hr)
HOW: This event is free and unticketed ... and valuable. But what value does it have FOR YOU (and, indirectly, for society)? Accordingly, please use the DONATE button (below) to support Wonderfest in its nonprofit mission to share the scientific outlook.