{"590208":{"#nid":"590208","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Art Benjamin Magic","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClub Math and Pi Mu Epsilon present:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EMathemagics: the art of mental calculation\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;with Professor Art Benjamin, Harvey Mudd College\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Arthur Benjamin is both a professor of mathematics and a magician. He has combined his two loves to create a dynamic presentation called \u0026quot;Mathemagics,\u0026quot; suitable for all audiences, where he demonstrates and explains his secrets for performing rapid mental calculations faster than a calculator. Reader\u0026#39;s Digest calls him \u0026quot;America\u0026#39;s Best Math Whiz\u0026quot;. He has presented his high energy talk for thousands of groups throughout the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Benjamin is one of the world\u0026#39;s fastest lightning calculators, and he can demonstrate and explain his abilities to any audience. Among the many feats of mind demonstrated: How to mentally multiply enormous numbers (faster than a calculator); How to memorize a 100 digit number; How to figure the day of the week of anyone\u0026#39;s birthday, and more! Dr. Benjamin offers a variety of presentations, suitable for schools, conferences, corporate events, and private functions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHis show is ideally suited for:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMath and Science Groups\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAccountants, Auditors, and Actuaries\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGeneral Audiences\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EInspirational Talks\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECorporate Events\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe has performed at numerous institutions and recently appeared as a guest on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.colbertnation.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EColbert Report\u003C\/a\u003E. Dr. Benjamin received a standing ovation when he presented part of his show at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.math.hmc.edu\/~benjamin\/mathemagics.htm\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETED 2005 meeting\u003C\/a\u003E. Since the talk went online, it has been viewed over a million times. This event is free but reservations are required. Continue to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/spreadsheets.google.com\/viewform?formkey=dHg2NkRZNFhVeVRPdlpkQ0w4VmhaRFE6MA\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ereservation form\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvent Details\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSaturday, March 6, 2010\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n7:00pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nInstructional Center Room 103\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSeating will begin at 6:30pm and preference will be given to those with reservations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Club Math and Pi Mu Epsilon present: Mathemagics: the art of mental calculation with Professor Art Benjamin, Harvey Mudd College"}],"uid":"34469","created_gmt":"2017-04-11 14:34:34","changed_gmt":"2017-04-11 14:34:34","author":"nmcleish3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2010-03-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2010-03-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"590207":{"id":"590207","type":"image","title":"Art Benjamin Magic","body":null,"created":"1491921208","gmt_created":"2017-04-11 14:33:28","changed":"1491921208","gmt_changed":"2017-04-11 14:33:28","alt":"","file":{"fid":"224861","name":"art-benjamin-magic.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/art-benjamin-magic.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/art-benjamin-magic.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":51726,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/art-benjamin-magic.jpg?itok=huGu-sg_"}}},"media_ids":["590207"],"groups":[{"id":"1279","name":"School of Mathematics"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"173647","name":"_for_math_site_"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}