“Melancholia the angel came to Durer in a dream and showed him a several rectangular shapes that when put together, formed a square. In order ensure that The Square would inspire all of the people, she imbued it with a certain magic, so that whatever number was thought of, all of the numbers in rows, columns, diagonals, and quadrants will add up to that number.”

“Albrecht Durer, upon awakening from his dream, immediately began working on his painting, Melancholia I, which has become one of the most studied paintings in the world and thanks to the symbols and patterns within is still being interpreted over 500 years later…”

The magic square has met its match with one of the most historical ways to perform it. From Andrew de Ruiter, you receive a custom, professionally printed deck that is marked on the face. On the back is a special revelation of Albrecht Durer’s Melancholia 1. A writing utensil is also included.

3 Performance Methods!

1. The spectator thinks of a number, and this number is found in the magic square that is written on the cards within seconds. Then, the cards are turned over to reveal the portrait of Melancholia 1 and the magic square from over 500 years ago. The hidden symbols in this painting is simply amazing!
2. The spectator is asked to think of a number and a drawing. The number is found in your magic square and when the cards are turned over; the drawing is found in the painting!
3. The last method is one of the most startling revelations on the magic square! Your audience is asked to write down numbers. These numbers are written on the square cards. Someone celebrating a birthday is asked to calculate the numbers. In the end, the date of the birthday is found in the square!