Mathematics, Magic and Mystery steam Hoptimist is a modern totem

Hoptimist is a modern totem of positivity and thoughtful design

Can you remove the heart to set him free

—a ceramic ballet of vanishing and reappearing cigars

Examine the woodwork closely—the two rings trapped on the stem are solid all the way around

Mathematics, Magic and Mystery steam Hoptimist is a modern totemPerhaps the most famous book ever written on the fascinating intersection between mathematics and magic. Over 500 tricks are described and illustrated by legendary polymath Martin Gardner. First published in 1956, this wonderful book has inspired generations of mathematicians, puzzle makers and magicians to study the mysteries of the universe.