Anyone a Derren Brown fan? (English Magician, illusionist, mentalist, sceptic)

by artemis.design 9 Replies latest jw friends

  • artemis.design
    artemis.design

    Any brits here fans of Derren Brown?

    Anyone outside the UK ever heard of him?

    Described as

    "a unique force in the world of illusion - he can seemingly predict and control human behaviour.He doesn't claim to be a mind-reader, instead he describes his craft as a mixture of magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship. Whatever you choose to call it, his unparalleled performances amaze and unsettle all those who watch him. This is a powerful and provocative form of entertainment, unlikely to be imitated for a long while".

    If anyone has watched any of his shows you will understand what is ment by a maestro of mind control. His book TRICKS OF THE MIND and TV series are outstanding showing how easy people are manipulated. Highly recommended.

    I have seen his live shows. Still trying to work it out now.

    Arte

  • mrsjones5
    mrsjones5

    He had a show on the Scifi channel here in the states back in 2007. What I saw was interesting.

    This is a really cool clip:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyQjr1YL0zg

  • artemis.design
    artemis.design

    Ah, I did not know it was shown in the US. Here he has a bit of a Cult following. (Cult as a positive term). I am quite a fan. His live shows are just unbelievable.

  • besty
    besty

    ye I met his agent quite a few times in London - says he is the most forgetful person he has ever worked for, which cracked me up :-))

    love his work though - his System opened my eyes to a lot of things, including how the WTS got 7 million members

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX94fV4TWbc

  • XxAmeliaXx
    XxAmeliaXx

    He has a new programme which airs Easter Monday Channel 4 at 9pm

    Its called "Miracles For Sale and debunks faith healers.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68D5Rn5tfEU

  • Amelia Ashton
    Amelia Ashton

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68D5Rn5tfEU

    Firefox wouldn't make it clickable but IE does!???

  • cantleave
    cantleave

    Yeah - he is a great entertainer.

    We are seeing him next march.

  • cantleave
    cantleave

    Yeah - he is a great entertainer.

    We are seeing him next march.

  • XxAmeliaXx
    XxAmeliaXx

    So are we!

    We are seeing him 8th June as well. Really excited as it's not long now. And just as excited about 30th this month too.

  • ekruks
    ekruks

    Great guy!

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