631264 news 1579282873 1579282907 <![CDATA[EXTERNAL NEWS - Matt Baker Named 2019 Atlanta Area Magician of the Year]]> As many of us in the School of Math here at Tech know already, Professor of Mathematics Matt Baker has been doing magic for years. Matt *appeared* in the news again recently for this *enchanting* skill, having won the Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year Award, for 2019.

This award is given to masters of prestidigitation who posses and exemplify the following qualities:

  1. Maintains membership in one or more local clubs (IBM, SAM).

  2. Supports and participated in club activities

  3. Contributes to the awareness and the enjoyment of magic as a hobby by introducing new individuals to the art of magic.

  4. Gives time and knowledge in the instruction to fellow magicians.

  5. Attains and/or maintains a high degree of proficiency in the area of magic.

  6. Offers time and talent for charitable purposes.

  7. Indicates achievement in creativity and in methods of presentation.

Congratulations to Prof. Baker, and we can't wait to see what he will *conjure* up next!

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