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Know the Weekday of Any Date: Mind Magic Tricks

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Have you ever been asked what day of the week a particular date falls on and found yourself fumbling for a calendar? Don't worry, you're not alone. But what if you could amaze your friends and family by instantly knowing the weekday of any date they give you? With these mind magic tricks, you can.

The Magic of Math

The key to this trick lies in a simple mathematical formula. All you need to do is follow these steps:

The Doomsday Algorithm: Know the Weekday of Any Date (Mind Magic Tricks 2)

The Doomsday Algorithm: Know the Weekday of Any Date (Mind Magic Tricks Book 2)

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1. Subtract 1 from the day of the month. For example, if it's the 15th of the month, subtract 1 to get 14. 2. Divide the result by 7. In this case, 14 divided by 7 is 2. 3. Take the remainder. In this case, the remainder is 0.

You can see that the remainder represents the weekday of the date. In this case, 0 represents Sunday, so the 15th of the month falls on a Sunday.

The Magic of Calendars

If you prefer a more visual approach, you can use the following calendar trick:

1. Write down the year of the date. For example, 2023. 2. Subtract the last two digits of the year from the year. In this case, 2023 - 23 = 2000. 3. Add the day of the month to the result. In this case, 2000 + 15 = 2015. 4. Divide the result by 7. In this case, 2015 divided by 7 is 287 with a remainder of 6.

The remainder represents the weekday of the date. In this case, 6 represents Saturday, so the 15th of the month falls on a Saturday.

The Magic of Your Mind

Once you've mastered these tricks, you can practice them until you can instantly know the weekday of any date. The key is to visualize the steps and practice them regularly.

Here are some tips for improving your mental agility:

* Start with simple dates. Once you've mastered the basics, you can move on to more challenging dates. * Use a calculator. This can help you with the division step. * Visualize the calendar. This can help you with the calendar trick. * Practice regularly. The more you practice, the better you'll become.

The Magic of Impressing Others

Once you've mastered these tricks, you'll be able to impress your friends and family with your newfound mental prowess. They'll be amazed at your ability to instantly know the weekday of any date.

So what are you waiting for? Start practicing today and become the master of time!

The Doomsday Algorithm: Know the Weekday of Any Date (Mind Magic Tricks Book 2)

by Scott Hughey

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