“In sPIte of my poor memory...” David TrustmanPI Introduction eycaresin Welcome to the fabulous world of Pi! An amazing number with alll sorts of true, and false, stories about its effect on the world around us. In these pages you will find a simple set of mnemonic images designed to be memorized. ‘There is a pie theme of course, so enjoy this little slice of Pil Before we set off to memorize the first 100 places of Pi, we need to learn a little trick. We are going to take numbers and convert them into letters. In this case we are going to start simple. Our numbers will look like the letters we are replacing. With these letters we will create words. The words will be turned into images or totems. In this example the number 96 would be a Pig. ‘You will be provided a series of totems, broken down in a particular manner, that represent the entire first 100 places of Pi. It is recommended to print these pages, and with that in mind I have kept this as concise as possible. ‘Now, some of you who follow my work might say “David, this is far simpler a design than the work you share on social media or The Expert at the Card Table Graphic Novel. What up with that?” And you would be right! This Pi download is done in the art style it needs to get the job done for YOU, the budding mnemonist! If you want to stop at 100 places of Pi, you can after a short while with this packet. But, if you want to add more, you have a base to work from. After the image section we will discuss performance ideas. Let's get to the memory work. Happy memorizing!PI Locations The mnemonic device known as a Memory Palace or Path is a series of known locations that contain certain bits of information. This information can be recalled in order, or any order. Using a visual mnemonic you will notice that each Pie related location is also in the shape of a number. Typically we would start a count with the number 1, but for the sake of this, we need to start at O. ‘Take a moment to imagine yourself interacting with each location; smells, temperature and so on. ‘You're going to be visiting these locations again, 80 get to know them!PI Locations Explained Each Location holds 10 digits, or a set. Each number set is divided in groups of 3-3 - 4. (or XXX-XXX-XXKX) The 0 location holds pi digits 0 through 9. In this case we are considering 3 in the O position (from 3.14...) So 3.14 189 2653 would be places 0,1,2,-8,4,5,-6,7,8,9 With this in ming, all numbers that begin with a1 in the tens position will be found in the 1 (candle) location. Meaning 10 through 19 are in this location. If you want to recall the 67th number you would go to the Cherry Location and look at the second number of the third group. 3 - Crooked) pie crustPI Locations & Totems Here we add the totems created by our mnemonic alphabet. There is a sequence. It is always left to right, top to bottom-Just like reading english! ‘Take each location by itself, And relax! RELAX! this isn't something to get stressed about. ‘Mnemonics are fun. Enjoy these images and make asilly story out of them, in order! Always pay attention to order. If you are remembering the final four digits (7067 or Taco goat) make sure the taco is noted first. This will keep confusion to a minimum. Ifyou remember a goat eating a taco, you will be confused in the recall.PI Locations & Totems On this page you will find the totem translations. This is a quick reference guide. ‘When memorizing, lay this page and the previous page side by side. Use the Linking ‘Method as you are memorizing. We'll use the O-Square as an example: ‘The MoLe, has a Hole, shooting a LaSer and Pie, ona NaG that is getting a SuM. O - 5.14 189 2655 And, as with anything in mnemonics, if MoLe Hole something doesn’t work, adjust it until it does. LaSer Pie NaG SuM 3 - 950288 4197 Pisces NiBBler HoLe PuTt 1 - 589 793 2884 SoB Pie ToP Moos 4 - 169399 3751 LoG Pie 6 - 459 280 7816 MuPPet ny HoSe Pi MaT SoLe es ‘No MiCe ‘TaB LoG '7 - 406 286 2089 Ho CoG No BaG KNoCk BeePPI Performances Pi has a number of fun ways to be performed. 1) Show off! Hither recite it or write it out as fast as you can. 100 places should be written out in about 45 seconds on a whiteboard with just a little practice. 2) Make it a small challenge! Write the blocks of Pi on numbered sections. Ten groups of ten places called back at random is a pretty good demonstration. 3) Increase the difficulty a little. Reduce the blocks to your 3-3-4 structure. 4) Show off like a memory god! You now know not only 100 places of pi, but with a tiny bit of work, you will realize you know the 17th, 42nd, and 99th places of Pi by their single digit! If some one turns over a card with the place number 30, you'll see a P or 9! 5) Figure out more ways to reveal Pil Memory demonstrations are as boring, or as EXCIT- ING as you make them. Test them out on friends first. If someone isn’t amazed, or requires an explanation of why they should be amazed, rework your performance. Practice your recall as well. It doesn’t take much to get this into your head, but it does take a little work to recall quickly. Practice writing it out. Time yourself. Beat your time. Beat it again. My best advice to performing memory feats is to simply fiind a song with a good, building dramatic pace, and choreograph your reveal to it. This isn't a song you have to play for your performance but rather the one you will play inside your head to keep the rythym of ‘the demonstration. This one little trick will change a basic performance into a gripping one. Lastly, have fun! Mnemonios are fun. Enjoy them. Enjoy being the person you become with an amazing memory. Ihopy you enjoy this little slice of Pil David Trustman 3.14 159 2653 5897932384 6264338327 9052884197 1693995751 058 209 7494 4592307816 4062862089 9862803482 534211 7067