Mathematical Magic Show
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Mathematical Magic Show is a popular book by Martin Gardner that presents a collection of mathematically based puzzles, tricks, and recreations designed to reveal the surprising and entertaining side of mathematics.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Magic Show canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T308280 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mathematical Magic Show Context triple: [Martin Gardner, notableWork, Mathematical Magic Show]
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A.
Mathematical Bridge
The Mathematical Bridge is a famous wooden footbridge at Queens' College, Cambridge, known for its elegant arch that is constructed entirely from straight timbers.
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B.
The Circus
The Circus is a historic circular Georgian residential street and architectural landmark in Bath, Somerset, renowned for its elegant townhouses and classical design.
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C.
Prince of Mathematicians
Prince of Mathematicians is the honorific title given to Carl Friedrich Gauss, reflecting his status as one of the greatest and most influential mathematicians in history.
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D.
The Big Operator
The Big Operator is a 1959 American crime drama film starring Mickey Rooney as a corrupt union boss, notable for featuring Maila Nurmi in a supporting role.
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E.
MagE
MagE is a medium-resolution optical echellette spectrograph used on the Magellan telescopes for detailed spectroscopic studies of astronomical objects.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mathematical Magic Show Target entity description: Mathematical Magic Show is a popular book by Martin Gardner that presents a collection of mathematically based puzzles, tricks, and recreations designed to reveal the surprising and entertaining side of mathematics.
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A.
Mathematical Bridge
The Mathematical Bridge is a famous wooden footbridge at Queens' College, Cambridge, known for its elegant arch that is constructed entirely from straight timbers.
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B.
The Circus
The Circus is a historic circular Georgian residential street and architectural landmark in Bath, Somerset, renowned for its elegant townhouses and classical design.
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C.
Prince of Mathematicians
Prince of Mathematicians is the honorific title given to Carl Friedrich Gauss, reflecting his status as one of the greatest and most influential mathematicians in history.
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D.
The Big Operator
The Big Operator is a 1959 American crime drama film starring Mickey Rooney as a corrupt union boss, notable for featuring Maila Nurmi in a supporting role.
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E.
MagE
MagE is a medium-resolution optical echellette spectrograph used on the Magellan telescopes for detailed spectroscopic studies of astronomical objects.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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puzzle book ⓘ recreational mathematics book ⓘ |
| aim |
to popularize mathematics
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to present mathematically based puzzles and tricks ⓘ to reveal the entertaining side of mathematics ⓘ |
| author | Martin Gardner ⓘ |
| educationalValue |
demonstrates applications of mathematics in entertainment
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encourages problem solving ⓘ introduces mathematical concepts through puzzles ⓘ |
| genre |
mathematical puzzles
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mathematical recreations ⓘ recreational mathematics ⓘ |
| hasPart |
collection of puzzles
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collection of tricks ⓘ mathematical recreations ⓘ |
| hasReputation | popular book in recreational mathematics ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
counterintuitive results in mathematics
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surprising properties of numbers ⓘ use of simple props to illustrate mathematical ideas ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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recreational mathematicians ⓘ students ⓘ teachers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
combining magic performance ideas with mathematical explanation
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popularizing mathematical magic ⓘ |
| partOf | Martin Gardner's recreational mathematics books ⓘ |
| style |
explanations following tricks
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informal exposition ⓘ problem-solution format ⓘ |
| subject |
card tricks
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geometry puzzles ⓘ logical paradoxes ⓘ magic tricks ⓘ mathematical games ⓘ mathematics ⓘ number tricks ⓘ probability puzzles ⓘ puzzles ⓘ |
| uses |
combinatorics
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elementary mathematics ⓘ geometry ⓘ number theory ⓘ probability ⓘ |
| workOf | Martin Gardner ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Mathematical Magic Show Description of subject: Mathematical Magic Show is a popular book by Martin Gardner that presents a collection of mathematically based puzzles, tricks, and recreations designed to reveal the surprising and entertaining side of mathematics.
Referenced by (1)
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