15 Mathemagics for G4G15 - In Between Magic and Topology

Source

G4G15

Title

15 Mathemagics for G4G15 - In Between Magic and Topology

Contributor

Louis H Kauffman

Subject

Magic,Puzzle,Game,Art,Rec Math

Description

This paper presents 15 vignettes, each designed to evoke both mathematics and magic. We end with a super-generalization of the Chefalo Rope Trick and the insight that 15 = 3 x 5 = 1x1 + 1 x 1 + 2 x 2 + 3 x 3.

Identifier

G15-070-1

Collection

Citation

“15 Mathemagics for G4G15 - In Between Magic and Topology,” G4G Gift Exchange Archive, accessed June 6, 2026, https://g4gexchangearchive.omeka.net/items/show/1716.

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