The maths and magic of Rubik's cube

In 1974, Hungarian professor Erno Rubik designed something he simply referred to as 'The Magic Cube' to teach his architecture students about 3-D space. Little did Erno know that his creation would become one of the best-selling toys of all time - The Rubik's Cube. Why are cubes so hard to solve? How many possible permutations are there? And how do we know? How many moves are needed to solve a cube? Can a cube solve itself? A show full of mathematics, magic, and some unforgettable moments.

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Speakers

Andrew Jeffrey is the founder and Director of Maths Week England, the largest national maths festival in the world. His magic of maths shows have been seen in over a dozen countries around the world including in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Andrew is the author of several books for teachers (as well as a unique book of magical maths tricks which he will be signing after the show). He lives in Brighton where he still teaches maths.

Location

The Royal Institution 21 Albermarle St London W1S 4BS

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