{"product_id":"the-complete-hidden-gems-by-mark-elsdon","title":"The Complete Hidden Gems by Mark Elsdon","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c!-- mmlvidopen --\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"mmlink-embedded-video\" controls disablepictureinpicture width=\"100% !important\" id=\"vid0\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/images_trailerStartup\/79987-video1-preview.png\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/79987-video1_416p.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/79987-video1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c!-- mmlvidclose --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you've been into magic for a few years, you probably know that moment. You open an old book... and stumble upon an incredible effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd you think: \u003ci\u003e\"How did I miss this?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagic is full of hidden treasures. Brilliant routines buried in the corner of a book, an old magazine, or lecture notes... then almost completely forgotten.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark Elsdon calls these gems \u003cb\u003eHidden Gems\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor years, he has explored the literature of magic to uncover powerful effects that almost no one performs... even though they deserve a place in the repertoires of top professionals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is the result of that work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eThe Complete Hidden Gems\u003c\/b\u003e, Mark gathers all the material he's revealed over the years-plus brand-new discoveries. The result: a true treasure map of magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCards, coins, close-up, mentalism, stage, cabaret... Each effect comes with context, origin, and-most importantly-why it hits hard with real audiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis isn't just a list of tricks. It's a guide to rediscovering some of the strongest ideas ever published-the ones no one performs... but that can become your signature pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd for those who like a real challenge, there's even a special section of Hidden Gems capable of fooling Penn \u0026amp; Teller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are on the look-out for great tricks that no one else is doing (and who isnt?!) then you will find a ton of them in here.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000+ referenced effects: a massive goldmine of magic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best forgotten secrets, hidden in plain sight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-world material that hits hard with audiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guide to rediscovering your own magic library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eReviews for \u003cb\u003eHidden Gems\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I confess that I would prefer to NOT recommend this book, purely for selfish reasons. It's a treasure chest that will unlock your library and send you racing to fill in any gaps. And I just had to buy another book I didn't have. This book is going to cost me a fuckinging fortune!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eR Paul Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Whether you are looking for unique new pieces for your pro working repertoire or killers for your next magic session, Mark has done the hard work for you! There's gold in these pages from some of the greatest minds in Magic. I'm equally thrilled and annoyed that this collection has been put together; it's a must-buy.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eJames Went\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Let's face it; we all know that some of the best stuff is hiding in plain sight. We have all missed a beauty that was staring us right in the face. Well...imagine a book that does the incredible job of giving the savvy magician a second look at that killer material. Mark's \"Hidden Gems\" does exactly that! A collection of high-impact magic, cherry picked to only give you the best of the best. Polish up these \"Hidden Gems\". They are a true treasure. And so is Mark's book.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eJonathan Friedman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Mark has curated a spectacular collection! I am like a kid in a candy store with so many effects and routines I haven't even heard of before. The knowledge and insight that has gone into Hidden Gems is incredible.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eBro Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"In magic part of our daily ritual is to look for the hidden gems, the real treasures, the real magic. Mark Elsdon is one of the best read \"treasure\" hunters I know of. When he points out a vein of treasure I explore. In this book Mark doesn't teach tricks he's created. Instead he points out sources and effects that you should explore. He's got great taste in material, meaning you can skip a lot of fodder and simply find some uncovered miracles. If you love finding great magic this book will be a treasure map you will delight in.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eTim Trono\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Loved this Book! Hidden Gems is such a great idea for a publication, and will start many hours of treasure hunting - and Mark has gone to the trouble of ensuring that you will be uncovering gold. Highest recommendation.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eLiam Montier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Choosing new material is a tough process as you have to wade through lots and lots of garbage, to find even a single piece that's worthy of your time and effort. But not anymore - Mark has done all the hard (and expensive!) work for us so we can only focus on the fantastic, overlooked effects that nobody else is doing! Hidden Gems has my highest recommendation!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eIain Moran\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Mark Elsdon is my regular source for hidden gems ... he scours magic literature and finds ideas that inspire me to look harder, and closer.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eAndi Gladwin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I have mixed feeling however - I suspect he has made things a bit too easy.  The reader is guided painlessly towards material that many performers have painstakingly researched in order to add it to their repertoires.  It's all there on a plate for you! This is a terrific repository of great magic. \"Hidden Gems\" is offered at a great price for what could turn out to be a lifetime's worth of killer material!  A MUST BUY!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eDave Jones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This is a brilliant idea from Mark Elsdon. The saying is that \"if you want to keep it secret, put it in a book\". Mark highlights some of the best routines he's found from his extensive reading, pointing to the sources of some overlooked classics. Great unknown material here. Literally the first I looked at (that I had access to already) has got me excited and brainstorming away. High quality choices from a magic connoisseur.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eChris Wood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"3 Monkeys Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54219468046620,"sku":"HIDDENGEMS","price":168.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/7443\/4076\/files\/79987-full.png?v=1781882384","url":"https:\/\/magicstore.ca\/fr\/products\/the-complete-hidden-gems-by-mark-elsdon","provider":"Todsky’s Magic Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}