Secrets of Mental Math
Prepare to be mesmerized as award- winning Harvey Mudd Professor of Mathematics Arthur Benjamin demonstrates (and explains!) how to do rapid mental calculations and other amazing feats of mind. Arthur will be introduced by master magician Mark Mitton.
Arthur Benjamin, Ph.D. is a professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA. He is the author of Secrets of Mental Math and Proofs that Really Count as well as co-editor of the journal Math Horizons.
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