MG's LIFE
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How old was Martin Gardner when he died?
Mathematical Games
What was the name of MG’s column published in Scientific American?
The Sphinx
What was the publication that first printed a MG magic trick?
Over 70
What number of books did MG author?
‘More than one of him’
What did some skeptics speculate about MG? (based on his volume of work)
US Navy
In which branch of the US military did M G serve during World War 2?
Dr. Matrix
What ‘character’ did MG create in some of his writings?
Mathematics, Magic, and Mystery
What is the title of MG's SECOND published book? (1956 - just before he began his Mathematical Games column in Scientific American)
Fiction, Poetry, Literary & Film Criticism, and Puzzle Books
What types of literature did MG write?
Vegetarianism
What popular diet was viewed critically by MG?
LIBRA
What was MG’s zodiac sign?
Count Them on Your Fingers
What was the number of puzzles that MG said that he had invented?
‘Close-Up’ / Micro Magic
What type of magic did MG prefer to perform?
Humpty Dumpty
What New York published children’s magazine did MG write for?
Medical Opinions
About which opinions from Oprah Winfrey did MG feel ‘dubious’?
Kim
Which Kardasian shares a birthday with MG?
8,459,176,320
What number is made from the 10 natural numbers in alphabetical order?
Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic
What is the title of the compilation of magic written by MG in 1985?
Visitors from Oz
What is the title of MG’s sequel to “Wizard of Oz”
The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal
What group did MG, Isaac Asimov, and the Amazing Randi form in 1976?
Pauline Baker
Who was the High School Geometry teacher that inspired MG to love mathematics?
Four Dimensional Hypercubes
What was the topic of conversation between MG and Salvador Dali?
Wink Change
What card magic effect was MG most proud of?
Undiluted Hocus - Pocus
What is the title of MG’s autobiography – published after this death?
Uri Geller
About who did MG write 2 pamphlets - satirizing his claims of the paranormal?