Written By Elizabeth Robb
Published on: 11/6/2026
Lebanon, PA - Ever wanted to buy a crystal from the person who actually dug it out of the ground? Giuseppe of Meta Magic will be at the Greater Wellness Holistics Expo on April 3, 2027, at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center in Lebanon, PA. He mines with hand tools, cuts and polishes pieces himself, and brings them to the expo so you can ask the miner where your stone came from. If you read our first Meta Magic spotlight, this is the next chapter. We’re so grateful he’s coming back, and we can’t wait to share more of his story.
What You’ll Find at the Meta Magic Booth
Fresh self-mined minerals, some hand polished by Giuseppe
A big selection of selenite
Raw and polished minerals from around the world
Bracelets and necklaces, for anyone who would rather wear a stone than display one
Whether you collect, love gifting, or are just curious, you can pick the pieces up, compare them side by side, and ask all your questions at the table.
How a Kid Who Loved Museum Crystals Became a Miner
Giuseppe’s story starts on school field trips. Every museum display and gift shop with crystals pulled him in. Through high school and college, schoolwork took over and crystals took a back seat.
Years later, a car crash led him to look for new ways to care for himself, and a friend reminded him of crystals by sharing their collection. The old spark came right back. For a while he drove two states away to that friend’s crystal shop to buy stones.
The shop owner noticed how excited Giuseppe got and asked a question that changed things: had he ever thought about sourcing his own? The crystal in Giuseppe’s hand at that moment had been mined by the owner himself. That was the start of Meta Magic.
Photo credits: giuseppe - miner and polisher
What “Self-Mined” Means at Meta Magic
Giuseppe mines with hand tools only, to keep his footprint on the land as light as he can. After mining, he cuts, shapes, and polishes pieces so a stone can be displayed as it is, or worn as jewelry.
He also trades with local and international miners, so the table has more variety than one mine could offer. Those relationships help him bring you quality pieces at a direct-from-the-miner price.
Are you already planning your expo day? Mark April 3 and get your ticket so you can stop by the Meta Magic booth and say hi to Giuseppe.
Why People Love Buying Directly From the Miner
When you buy from the person who mined the piece, there are fewer hands between the ground and you. Giuseppe prices his own finds, and he says that keeps things fair and friendly for customers.
The best part is the conversation. Giuseppe loves talking about minerals, including some lesser-known ones, and he’s happy to help if you’re just starting your collection. Ask him where a piece came from, how he polished it, or which stone is his current favorite.
Questions to Bring to Giuseppe
What should a beginner ask?
A few easy openers: Where was this stone mined? Has it been polished? How would you display it, or wear it?
What is selenite?
Selenite is a soft, pale mineral often sold as wands and slabs, and many people enjoy its milky glow. Giuseppe will have plenty on hand, and because it is soft, he can tell you how to care for it.
Plan Your Visit
Meta Magic is one of the vendors at the Greater Wellness Holistics Expo in Lebanon, PA. See the full lineup on our vendors page, map out your day with Plan Your Day, or start with the basics in our guide to the Greater Wellness Holistics Expo in Lebanon, PA.
Ready to come? Purchase a ticket and visit Meta Magic on April 3. We’d love to see you there.
Read More
Want to know more about the person behind the table? Read our first Meta Magic spotlight on Giuseppe’s hand-mined crystals and his love of the earth.
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Photo credits: giuseppe - miner and polisher
