Description: The Gathering, also referred to as G4Gn (n denoting the number in the series), is a biennial conference that started with G4G1 in 1993. At each Gathering, there are lectures, performance art, puzzle and book displays, close-up and stage magic acts, and guided sculpture building. Traditionally, each conference has a Gift Exchange in which attendees swap puzzles, magic tricks, artwork, mathematical papers, novelty items, books, etc. You will receive at least 10 of the items listed below, (probably more). The following items were exchange gifts from several different Gatherings.G4G9 Wooden Puzzles by Ben ChaffinYou should have ten pieces (three G's, three 4's, and four 9's) which each measure 5 x 3 x 1 in size. Can you fit them all inside a 5 x 5 x 5 box?New twist on buttonhole puzzle by W. Carpenter, Saul BobroffSeparate the two assemblies preserving the Cow Hitch knot in each assembly. Reassemble the pieces back to their original position.Cat, Dog, & Mouse Magic by Nancy BlachmanAsk someone, whom I'll call Rowan, to choose a secret number between 0 and 80. Display one of the four cards with the numbers 0 - 80 and ask Rowan to tell you the color of or the animal with the secret number. Repeat this procedure with the other three cards. Then tell the audience Rowan's secret number.Math Dice Quadragrams (booklet) by Dick Hess These 244 puzzles are prepared for the Gathering for Gardner 9 in 2010. Each is composed in response to the game of MathDice invented by Sam Ritchie and produced by Thinkfun. Each puzzle is a "Quadragram" in which 4 scoring numbers are used to produce a target number.Deviating Ball Puzzles (booklet) by Markus GötzAll the following puzzles were prepared for the Gathering for Gardner 8 (G4G8) in 2008. Each puzzle is a ball weighing problem that uses a new (theoretical) balance. All puzzles in this booklet are presented for the first time.Tac-Tickle: A Challenging Game of Pure Strategy by Professor Harry D. RudermanThis little strategy game has an elegant simplicity and is very easy to learn. Show your kids this game instead of Tic-Tac-Toe. You both will be glad you did.Objective: Symmetric Shape by Bram CohenWill the Cards Match? by J. Carey Lauder This is a special version of an 8 card packet trick, designed for G4G8, that can be adapted to any number of situations. Effect: 8 cards are used, and no matter how the spectator and magician spell the words, in the end the 4 pairs of cards always match and have contrasting backs.Decagram Puzzle G4GX by Alexandre MuñizAssemble into a decagram.The Two Arcs Illusion by Daniel J. Simons Find the # of figures by Douglas A. Angels Find the # of figures each with 3 through 12 edges. Cuboid Wooden Puzzle by Henry StroutPlace 6 pieces inside the box. 6 Card Ball by Andrea Hawksley Sqrt 66 Ring by Yoshiyuki KotaniCombine the two 6s and take them apart without much force.
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Location: Burlingame, California
End Time: 2024-12-20T18:00:01.000Z
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