Hvis du har været i magiens verden i nogle år, kender du sikkert det øjeblik. Du åbner en gammel bog… og falder over en fuldstændig fantastisk effekt.

Og du tænker: “Hvordan kunne jeg have overset det?”

Magi er fyldt med skjulte skatte. Geniale rutiner gemt i hjørnet af en bog, et gammelt magasin eller nogle foredragsnoter… og derefter næsten helt glemt.

Mark Elsdon kalder disse perler for Hidden Gems.

I årevis har han gennemtrawlet magiens litteratur for at finde stærke effekter, som næsten ingen opfører… selvom de fortjener en plads i enhver professionel performers repertoire.

Denne bog er resultatet af det arbejde.

I The Complete Hidden Gems samler Mark alt det materiale, han har afsløret gennem årene – plus helt nye opdagelser. Resultatet er et ægte skattekort over magiens verden.

Kort, mønter, close‑up, mentalisme, scene, kabaret… Hver effekt kommer med kontekst, oprindelse og – vigtigst af alt – hvorfor den rammer så hårdt hos rigtige publikum.

Det er ikke bare en liste af tricks. Det er en guide til at genopdage nogle af de stærkeste idéer, der nogensinde er blevet udgivet – dem ingen opfører… men som kan blive dine signaturstykker.

Og til dem, der elsker en reel udfordring, er der endda en særlig sektion med Hidden Gems, der kan narre Penn & Teller.

Hvis du leder efter fantastiske tricks, som ingen andre laver (og hvem gør ikke det), finder du masser her.

1000+ refererede effekter: en enorm guldmine af magi
De bedste glemte hemmeligheder, skjult i fuldt dagslys
Materiale der rammer hårdt i den virkelige verden
En guide til at genopdage dit eget magiske bibliotek

Anmeldelser af Hidden Gems:

“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!”
– R Paul Wilson

“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

“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.”
– Jonathan Friedman

“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 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.”
– Tim Trono

“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.”
– Liam Montier

“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 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!”
– Dave Jones

“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.”
– Chris Wood