Magic Book Gift Guide - 2023

Wondering what you should get that magic book lover in your life (you!)? Wonder no longer with the 2023 Magic Book Gift Guide by Erudite Magic...
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⌚️ Timestamps
0:00 - NOT the best of 2023
0:27 - Here's how it's going to work
1:01 - Lots of titles you'll want...
1:58 - $25 Beginner
2:46 - $25 Intermediate
3:45 - $25 Advanced
4:33 - $26-$50 Beginner
5:51 - $26-$50 Intermediate
7:02 - $26-$50 Advanced
7:56 - $51-$75 Beginner
9:19 - $51-$75 Intermediate
12:51 - $51-$75 Advanced
14:11 - $76-$100 Beginner
14:44 - $76-$100 Intermediate
16:13 - $76-$100 Advanced
17:15 - $100+ Beginner
18:15 - $100+ Intermediate
19:03 - $100+ Advanced
19:31 - Post Questions

[@EruditeMagic]

📚 Get more out of the books you have ▶ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6OloneLq7Njn5o

[@jonathannelson7584]

Your content is always top notch and a pleasure to watch!

[@EruditeMagic]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! 🙏

[@georgeyounts9391]

WoW! Fantastic Post! Everyone should watch this post. Great review on the whole buffet. Thanks for reminding me about all of these greats! And did not know the Chris Kenner book was being republished. Hope your Holiday Season is going well!

[@EruditeMagic]

Thanks, and same to you, George!

[@dominic_cards]

This was a brilliant video! Thank you so much for making it and giving great suggestions :)

[@EruditeMagic]

You bet, Dominic! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment 👍

[@Coinmancer]

FYI Astonishing Essays - Lawrence Hass (Volume 4) has been out of stock a while now but the others are available.

[@EruditeMagic]

There you go - you heard it here first! 😉 Thanks, Coinmancer

[@davidcupps991]

Great review. I appreciate your filming this.

[@EruditeMagic]

You bet! 👍

[@rogergrant8865]

I mention this one back when Jeff review Wayne Dobsons book. About Well, I saw a KZbin video on Wayne Dobsons talking from his wheelchair. A very interesting person. Then Vanishing Inc. sent an e-mail just after I finished watching Wayne Dobsons video. They were offering his books for $99.95 for a 24-hour period. So, it was a no brainer to purchase it right away. Some facts the three books weight in at 8.4 pounds and the wrapping has a sticker stating "18+ Contains Adult Language." Not sure if you mentioned that in your review? I do miss those days of 10% off on Don's books but I did manage to spend over $250 or so last year thanks to his 10% off deals and your great reviews. Since watching your reviews over the last few years. I think I spent over a grand on books just because of your reviews. Take care and Be Safe.

[@EruditeMagic]

Hey Roger! Yes, I believe I responded to that comment. No, I didn't mention the sticker. Yes, there's some language in it, but it's not exactly pervasive, and it's well documented on the product page and via sticker.

[@RobertBallMagician]

Great review of books to buy. I don't believe you mentioned John Carey who has put out books that are not sleight heavy. 😊😊👍😊👍👍👍

[@EruditeMagic]

I did not, but the only reason is because I haven't read them 🤷🏻 Thanks as always for the kind feedback, Robert 👍

[@RobertBallMagician]

@@EruditeMagic always 👍😊

[@cartersmith8390]

A great list that should bring much happiness to folks this season.

[@EruditeMagic]

I hope so!

[@jameswebb8338]

Watching your reviews has educated me on a variety of magic books that seemed to fit my skill set. This Magic Book Gift Guide is also informative and helpful. Thank you!

[@EruditeMagic]

So glad! 🙏

[@michaeljoseph3475]

I proudly splurged so much money on magic books this year , I decided to not buy anymore until I read and study at least half of what I purchased. I recently bought what I considered the important ones like Tarbell and Card College sets without hesitation just to name a few. I predict 2024 will be a busy year for me . ♠♣♥♦

[@EruditeMagic]

That's great! Sounds like you already bought a number of the titles I recommended 👍

[@jethro1963]

I see you are still doing mentalism, you read my mind :) Had to laugh when you said "at the risk of this being too card heavy" I was thinking "man that's a lot of card stuff" (not a card fan) :). I was watching last week's video when I had the thought "I wonder if this guy knows that his videos are going to be useful and still looked at 10-20 (and more) years down the road" The oldest KZbin video is 18 years old, most stuff on KZbin is ephemeral. Jeff's videos are the real gift and will last a long, long time.

[@EruditeMagic]

Wow, you're too kind, Jethro!

[@jethro1963]

@@EruditeMagic I just didn't want you to think the worth of this channel might be in views or comments (I'm sure you don't or you wouldn't keep doing it). The quality of the information and videos will last. I still get the same joy and wonder from watching a good book review here as I did when looking at those magic catalogs when I was a kid. Your Five Foot Shelf is like a Tarbell of useful knowledge, so much so that I downloaded it. Hope you continue for a long time.

[@endgame64]

Another great video, Jeff. I hope to complete my Steve Beam set eventually.

[@EruditeMagic]

Thanks, @endgame64! Which ones are you missing?

[@endgame64]

@@EruditeMagic I still need volumes 4, 6-12. I also still need Trapdoor volumes 2 and 3.

[@Innovativemagi]

Every time I hear Sol Stone I think about Salman 😂

[@EruditeMagic]

🤣🤣🤣 SAME!!

[@bradklaus5954]

Portland, Oregon

[@andyw10]

I wanted to email Steve Beam but I can’t find his email. As I wanted the last book of semi automatic book and index

[@EruditeMagic]

I believe you can contact him via his website: stevebeam.com

[@andyw10]

@@EruditeMagic I tried that and I don’t think you can anymore. I can’t see where anyway.