Definitions

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  • noun One who uses mathematics in order to perform otherwise seemingly impossible feats.

Etymologies

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Blend of math and magician

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Examples

  • Arthur Benjamin is a "mathmagician" who takes random numbers from the audience then quickly and accurately calculates the answer in his head.

    A Very Impressive Math Video Mr. Byrne 2009

  • Arthur Benjamin is a "mathmagician" who takes random numbers from the audience then quickly and accurately calculates the answer in his head.

    Archive 2009-08-07 Mr. Byrne 2009

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