Magic has always been at the heart of the collaboration between Professor Paul Curzon and the late Professor Peter McOwan.
Following their journey from creating short magic books for schools to their previous work on The Power of Computational Thinking, Curzon is proud to announce that their latest book, Conjuring with Computation, is now available in paperback.
This engaging book serves as an introduction to both the art of magic and the fundamentals of computer science, highlighting the intriguing ways in which magic can be viewed as a form of computation. With 50 chapters, each outlines a simple magic trick and uses it as a jumping off point to explain essential computer science concepts. Readers will explore topics such as algorithms, data representation, computational thinking, human-computer interaction, and cybersecurity, alongside innovative ways technology can be employed as magic tricks. Blending computer science, mathematics, cognitive psychology, and other scientific principles, it’s designed as a recreational guide for young readers—akin to the many books on recreational mathematics.Author Paul Curzon, an esteemed Professor of Computer Science, is well-known for his initiatives, including the Computer Science for Fun and Teaching London Computing projects. Alongside the late Prof. Peter McOwan, they enchanted schoolchildren with their Magic of Computer Science workshops for nearly two decades.Conjuring with Computation is the perfect Christmas gift for anyone with an interest in the magical world of computer science.
For more information, including bonus illustrative chapters, and to purchase the book, visit here.