Explanation 26x26 magic square

The 26x26 magic square is double odd (2x13 is double prime number). Double prime number magic squares have an irregular structure. That's why a pure panmagic, symmetric and/or compact 26x26 square does not exist. To get 26x26 magic squares you need to puzzle. Most magic 26x26 square is concentric.

Construction methods

Methods to construct the 26x26 magic square are:

• Medjig method
• Method of Strachey
• Alt. method of Strachey
• LUX methode
• Reflection (1)
• Reflection (2)
• Most perfect 24x24 in 26x26
• Concentric