Martin Gardner's Science Magic: Tricks and Puzzles (Dover Magic Books)

Make an eggshell turn a somersault, spin a coin to make sure that it lands on "heads," teach a bear to climb up a string, and also perform other acts of medical wizardry! Martin Gardner, the master of algebraic puzzles, shares greater than 80 of his finest magic tricks, instructing youngsters and also grownups the medical residential properties behind water, air, fire, warmth, movement, gravitation, inertia, friction, electrical energy, magnetism, noise, and also light.Fun and also fascinating, the simple maneuvers require only basic everyday props, and also those calling for suits, blades, boiling water, and also other tricky items are marked with a sign that allows children know they'll need aid from an adult. Practical drawings illustrate each stunt.