JACQUES

INAUDI (1867- )  , Italian calculating prodigy, was born at Onorato, Piedmont, on the 15th of October 1867 . When between seven and eight years old, at which time he was employed in herding sheep, he already exhibited an extraordinary aptitude for mental calculation . His powers attracted the notice of various showmen, and he commenced to give exhibitions . He was carefully examined by leading French scientists, including Charcot, from the physiological, psychological and mathematical point of view . The secret of his arithmetical powers appeared to reside in his extraordinary memory, improved by continuous practice . It appeared to depend upon hearing rather than sight, more remarkable results being achieved when figures were read out than when they were written .