Meridian Technique (2 DVD Set) by Mark Elsdon

The Meridian Technique will help you create a lasting impression that will keep audiences talking about you and your magic for years to come. It will have you leaving each show knowing that you made a lasting impression.

The basis of the technique is that you end each strolling performance with one parlor piece performed for everyone, gathered around you. To build interest in this amazing ending to your evening's performance, you "tease" what you will do to each group that you perform for. You talk deliberately about how impossible the trick is, when you will do it, and that they are all invited to see you there later. There are many advantages to doing this, both theatrically and economically. Best of all, your host remembers that you did something far beyond what any other magician at a strolling performance would do.

The running time is 3 hours, and you will see over 45 minutes of performance footage from Mark's restaurant residency in the UK. Some tricks are discussed, but the focus is really on the Meridian Technique, and how to take tricks you already do, and turn them into climactic showpieces at the end of your strolling magic. Truly, this simple, brilliant strategy could have a huge impact on the way you work close-up.

Two DVDs and slipcase. Running time: 3 hours. Includes Meridian Technique ebook.


REVIEWS

"Personally, I’m glad to have discovered “The Meridian Technique.” I tried it out for the first time at a New Year’s eve gig... I used the “Meridian” idea to end on a high note that heightened my presence at the event."
Wayne Kawamoto, MagicReviewed.com 1/20/2015 Full Review


"This is definitely a DVD for the worker."
Paul Romhany, *Reviews Vanish Magazine 2/9/2015

"A simple but effective idea for creating the opportunity to make a lasting impression at the end of a close up gig. Plenty of examples and real performance footage."
Peter Pitchford, MagicSeen Magazine 2/10/2015

"The thinking is solid and the advice of value."
Dustin Stinett, Genii Magazine 4/23/2015

Mark Elsdon - Conversation As Mentalism Vol 3

“It is my firm belief that the title of these books should be changed to The Essential Handbooks of Impromptu Mentalism. The routines taught are all very simple, direct and deeply fooling. This material should be in the arsenal of every modern mentalist! I give it my highest recommendation.” -Michael Murray

“These are Mark's other great releases up there with the Meridian Technique. As well as the clever effects and probably more importantly, you're going to learn an attitude which can be used to approach performing in all real world situations." -Colin McLeod

"Conversations as Mentalism series is a collection of impromptu gems that can be used at the drop of a hat. Just the piece with the invisible dice alone is worth the cost of the entire booklet! With just what you carry in your pockets and the knowledge in this booklet, you will be able to perform a whole host of practical material anywhere." -John Carey

Would you like to have in your repertoire some killer effects that you can perform anytime, anyplace and without any props?

Then rejoice! Mark Elsdon’s new Conversation As Mentalism Volume 3 is just what you’re looking for.

You will learn a brand new mind-game using a single borrowed key, a killer card trick with no cards, an impossible coincidence in time, the best impromptu coin prediction, an utterly incredible memory stunt and much more!

All in all, nine brand new effects that have been designed with one outcome in mind – to amaze whoever you are talking to without the aid of any gadgets, gizmos or gimmicks.

Conversation As Mentalism 3 once again teaches pure, propless mentalism at its most organic.

Mark Elsdon - Dream Poker

Mark is a creator who is in HUGE demand in the magic world. Be it for his much sought after consultation on major television productions or for general advice and guidance on any and every facet of live magic performance, his is definitely a name to conjour with.

“Did I tell you about the time I won the World Poker Tournament? No? Maybe it’s because it hasn’t happened yet! But it will, it will”

Dream Poker casts the spectator as the one with all the answers. He reveals three irrefutable facts about something that hasn’t even happened yet! In effect, you claim that you recently had a dream in which you won the World Poker Tournament! As confirmation of the yet-to-happen events in this dream you write down three pieces of information �0�2 the date and the year of your future ‘win’ and the final card that completes your hand and gives you victory. The participant now uses his intuition to discern the date, the year and the card. Unbelievably, he is 100% correct with all three!

One deck of cards (which can be borrowed) and some slips of paper are all the props required for this powerful piece of mental magic. No sleights, no gimmicks, no dual-reality. The method introduces a radical new approach to the one-ahead principle which has a multitude of possible uses beyond this one effect. You will grin when you read how it is used here.

Dream Poker’s presentation is based on Texas Hold ‘Em, but requires no previous knowledge of the game in order to perform. The manuscript also includes my preferred ‘expert’s handling’ for those who play the game.

Mark Elsdon - Mr MENtalism

This is a brand new, limited-edition mentalism effect designed for those looking for something a little different.

Here is the ad copy:

"Plugging into some of our favourite childhood imagery, Mark Elsdon has created a powerful new mentalism routine which is as fooling as it is entertaining. It incorporates surreal mind-reading, an unbelievable co-incidence, a hilarious design duplication and concludes with an impossible prediction.

It comes complete with a parlour-sized deck of professionally printed Mr Men cards, full instructions and an extra prop for the finale. MR MENtalism is perfect for close-up and strolling mentalism and happily, also large enough to be used for stand up. The routine is completely modular, so you can use as many or as few phases as you choose. It requires no sleight-of-hand or memory work, just some handling practice and a mischievous personality!"

It is a limited edition of just 75 copies.