Magic Squares

The above quotation accurately describes my own fascination with numbers generally, but also with Magic Squares (or Quadramagicology, as "New Scientist" magazine recently called it). I hope to show you in these pages some of the many aspects of Magic Squares, and maybe kindle that spark in you too.

As opposed to other ways people find to spend their time online, such as flash games, bingo, or facebook, Magic Squares are not only fun, but they actually help develop your thinking skills in several different ways (e.g. a Magic Squares worksheet is a great educational puzzle for children).

The information shown on the pages indicated below is mainly taken from my book on Magic Squares, which I wrote as my "entrance examination" to become a Member of The Magic Circle, although other sources have also been used:

What Is A Magic Square? History Of Magic Squares Magic Totals Odd Magic Squares 4 x 4 Magic Squares 4 x 4 Magic Square Checker Variations On Magic Squares Yantras

Articles References Magic Square Links Magic Square Photographs Magic Square Card Cube Puzzle Birthday Magic Square FAQs Online Store

Magic Squares also present an opportunity to learn about probability theory (e.g. combinations and permutations), which crop up all over the place, including, for example, in working out the number of possible poker hands.

This is, however, an aspect of Magic Squares that is under-developed by most magicians, who often only highlight a small portion of the truly amazing properties of even small squares, such as the 4 x 4.

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