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  • noun informal One whose mathematical skills are so remarkable as to resemble magic.

Etymologies

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Blend of mathematician and magician

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Examples

  • Get ready to amaze your friends-and yourself-with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned "mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks.

    AvaxHome RSS: 2010

  • Other attractions include performances by "mathemagician" Andrew Jeffery, who performs magical mathematical tricks; Titan, the robot; and the "Globe of Death", where skilled performers on motorbikes will demonstrate centrifugal forces.

    ireland.com Breaking News 2009

  • This nugget is pointed out by Californian high school maths teacher Ron Gordon, a self-confessed "mathemagician".

    Signs of the Times 2009

  • The Irish Times reports on the final day of Maths Week, saying that 'mathemagician' Andrew Jeffrey will perform a show at Dublin City University on Friday that aims to enthuse schoolchildren about maths through the use of magic tricks.

    ENN.ie 2008

  • The Irish Times reports on the final day of Maths Week, saying that 'mathemagician' Andrew Jeffrey will perform a show at Dublin City University on Friday that aims to enthuse schoolchildren about maths through the use of magic tricks.

    ENN.ie 2008

  • "mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin, who wowed the audience with mental math - he squared a five-digit number - and he even explained how he did it.

    TierneyLab 2009

  • "mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin, who wowed the audience with mental math - he squared a five-digit number - and he even explained how he did it.

    TierneyLab 2009

  • "mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin, who wowed the audience with mental math - he squared a five-digit number - and he even explained how he did it.

    TierneyLab 2009

  • Granted, I'm only a social worker and not a mathemagician ...

    Be an American: Tea-bag the White House. - Feministing 2009

  • Some short time ago, I stumbled upon a delightful blog known as the ragbag, which I quickly subscribed to after reading about five posts, in no small part because reading it reminds me of the sort of strange conversations I used to have in college with my suitemate and fellow mathemagician.

    Senatorial abuse and apostrophe misuse « Motivated Grammar 2009

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