BOB FRIEDHOFFER is America's leading exponent of scientific recreation, in the form of magic, as an educational tool. He holds a master's degree in the History and Philosophy of Science from the Graduate School of the City University of New York. He is a science historian. He is an author of more than 25 books. He is one of the most entertaining magicians you will ever see.

His books that popularize science are published by companies such as Random House, Disney and Grolier. Friedhoffer has also developed a "history of Egypt told through magic" kit and 5 "magic/science" kits that are currently distributed worldwide by Educational Design of NYC.

His mission is to bring science to the masses, in a palatable, exciting, entertaining way. You may e-mail him at: scienctrix@juno.com