At 94, the magician David Berglas says his renowned effect can’t be taught. Is he telling the truth? LONDON — In the late 1940s, the British magician David Berglas started refining a trick that came to be known as “the holy grail of card magic.” To this day, nobody is certain how he did […]
Author: Larry Campbell
The Teacher, the Shooter, and the Hug
Every so often it feels appropriate, even called for, to share a story, mostly without comment. This seems like one of those times. The story appeared in Education Week (via the Associated Press), and has been edited, for space reasons. Rigby , Idaho – When a student opened fire at an Idaho middle school, teacher Krista […]
Mother’s Day & Father’s Day
Possible Zoom Topics
Possible Fun One-Shot Zoom Topics Designed to be fun, and to fit in your hectic schedules, here are some possible topics that could surface at AME in the near future. All of these would be short (30-40 minutes), with time for questions. Interesting & Weird Mathematicians – And Stories About Them! A standing ovation for […]
Skeletons!
Wet Pedestrians?
Technology, Stupidity, and Education
What is education’s role in teaching technology-related responsibility, and in preventing ‘stupid’ use of technology?
Makes Sense?
Push Your Strengths?
The Wise Old Master, The Disciples, and Student Understanding
Once upon a time, so the story goes, there was a Wise Old Master who, despite his wisdom, seemed uncharacteristically glum one morning. When asked why, he responded: “It was a clear beautiful night last night, with the most spectacular full moon. So I decided to take the disciples outside for a wordless sermon. Standing […]
