Hidden Gems 2 By Mark Elsdon

Discover more incredible magic that you might not be performing!

This guidebook showcases remarkable yet overlooked material, carefully curated by me.

For decades, I’ve been jotting down notes and marking pages in my books, resulting in a treasure trove of fantastic tricks. After encouragement from friends, I decided to compile 100 of these gems into a book.

The first volume, Hidden Gems, exceeded my expectations in popularity! Now, I’m excited to present Volume 2, featuring another 100 extraordinary tricks that many may have forgotten or never encountered.

These tricks epitomize the essence of being ‘hidden in print’. Each entry includes the trick’s name, its source, my personal insights, and reasons why you should explore it. I describe the effect and sometimes the presentation, but I never reveal the method. Here are a few highlights:

Hidden Gem #14: ‘The Trick That Cannot Be Reconstructed’ by Dai Vernon, The Vernon Chronicles Vol. 2 (p89). This stunning three-phase transposition is a masterpiece of Vernon’s creativity, featuring no duplicates or gimmicks—just pure genius.

Hidden Gem #52: ‘H2O’ by Jack Curtis, Distorted Thoughts (p30). This unique effect involves predicting the amount of water a participant will pour into a jug, followed by a twist where they predict your pour. The clever use of complementary methods makes this routine truly engaging.

Hidden Gem #73: ‘True Pencil Through Bill’ by Vanni Bossi, The Aretalogy of Vanni Bossi (p182). This trick is a must-see before learning its secret. You visibly push a pencil through a banknote and restore it without any holes—no switches, just a regular note and pencil. This creation deserves to be showcased widely.

What others say about the Hidden Gems series:

“I am in awe of your insight, book knowledge, and ability to discern quality. This selection of hidden gems is fantastic. Please continue this series, Mark!” – Alexander de Cova

“I hesitate to recommend this ebook for selfish reasons. It’s a treasure trove that will have you racing to fill in gaps in your library. I just had to buy a book I didn’t own. This ebook will cost me a fortune!” – R. Paul Wilson

“Mark has curated an amazing collection! I feel like a kid in a candy store with so many new effects and routines. The knowledge in Hidden Gems is astounding.” – Bro Gilbert

“In magic, we seek hidden gems and true treasures. Mark Elsdon is an exceptional treasure hunter. He highlights sources and effects worth exploring, allowing you to skip the fluff and discover real miracles. This book is a treasure map for magic enthusiasts.” – Tim Trono

“Some of the best material is often overlooked. This book gives savvy magicians a chance to revisit incredible tricks. Mark’s Hidden Gems is a carefully curated collection of high-impact magic. Polish these gems; they are true treasures.” – Jonathan Friedman

“Finding new material can be daunting, but Mark has done the hard work for us. This collection is filled with gold from some of the greatest minds in magic. It’s a must-have!” – James Went

“Selecting new material used to mean sifting through a lot of mediocre content. Not anymore—Mark has streamlined the process, allowing us to focus on fantastic, overlooked effects. Hidden Gems comes highly recommended!” – Iain Moran

“I loved this eBook! Hidden Gems is a brilliant concept that promises hours of treasure hunting, and Mark ensures you’ll uncover true gold. Highest recommendation.” – Liam Montier

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