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Hear a magician spill his secrets!
Known for solving equations in his head faster than a calculator, Arthur Benjamin will reveal how this is possible through math, magic, or a little bit of both.
Join "America's Best Math Whiz" for an entertaining, high-energy afternoon of mathematical magic! Dr. Benjamin will explain and demonstrate how he does lightening-fast computations in his head, computes the day of the week of any date in history, and performs other amazing feats of mind. Ask him anything — secrets will be revealed.
Dr. Benjamin is the Smallwood Family Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College
as well as a professional magician. Through live performances, television appearances
and award-winning books, he has captivated generations of people with his quick thinking,
lively persona, and engaging presentation known as "Mathemagics."
In this lecture, audience members will become active participants as Dr. Benjamin lifts the curtain on impressive magic tricks made possible by math.
This lecture will include energetic demonstrations, live problem-solving exercises and a Q&A session.
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MATHEMATICAL MAGICIAN
Arthur Benjamin, PhD
Benjamin is a math professor at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California — and he's also a professional magician. His expertise and adventurous spirit propel him across the world to share his love for math and magic with audiences of all ages.
His TED Talks have garnered more than 50 million views, he is a New York Times bestselling author, and he has appeared many times on TV, radio, and in the press, including The Today Show, CNN, National Public Radio, The Colbert Report, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Scientific American, Discover, Omni, Esquire, People magazine and Reader's Digest.
Convergence:
Mathematical thinking for curious minds
The Convergence lecture series welcomes curious minds of all kinds to explore the wide world of mathematical thinking. Whether you're a math fan or just math-curious, there's something here for everyone. Each talk offers a fresh perspective — whether it’s diving into real-world applications, unpacking abstract concepts, or just having fun with fascinating patterns, puzzles, and problems. You don’t need to be a math expert — just come ready to think, laugh, and learn.
The series is offered by Stony Brook University’s Institute for Creative Problem Solving in collaboration with the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) and Brookhaven National Laboratory.
