Appreciation for Hidden Gems:
“I
confess that I would prefer to NOT recommend this ebook, 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 a book I
didn’t have. This ebook is going to cost me a ****ing fortune!” – R. Paul Wilson
"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.” - Bro Gilbert
“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 will 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.” – Tim Trono
“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 ebook.”
– Jonathan Friedman
“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.” – James Went
“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!” – Iain Moran
"Mark Elsdon is my regular
source for hidden gems ... he scours magic literature and finds ideas
that inspire me to look harder, and closer." – Andi Gladwin
“I
have mixed feeling - I suspect Mark 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!” – Dave Jones
