I am a full-time professional magician and agent for about 30 entertainers and I can say this guy blew me away. I understand parts here and there but the quality of this show was amazing. Just enough comedy, shock value, and personality.
Some people inspire me to be better, some make me feel good about my show, this one makes me want to quit.
i'm going to see Derren's Engima show in Birmingham on April 27th in Birmingham (UK) - Go to Ticketmaster and get a ticket, there are still a single ones few left - worth every penny
she was sitting in the front row throughout the performance, it would not be difficult to note what she was wearing and during the interval write it on the scroll. The trick here is the table on which the scroll sits. the scroll is inserted at the last moment, but the audience think the box has not been touched throughout the performance - Easy
Also, near the end when he steps forward to bow you can see what appears to be a white string/cord of some kind near his back. Could be electronic, or it could be some wardrobe accessory.
I wonder if it was just plain research. I know in the preamble that it said:
"No of the members of tonight's audience are actors or stooges.
Neither Derren or his production team had any contact with them before the show."
If you wanted to be picky, this doesn't necessarily mean that they didn't, for example, contact their friends or see what their latest status was on Facebook was. This is certainly what the psychics do before their shows...
Well, traditionally obituaries and other bits of useful information in newspapers were the tools of these ridiculous harmful creatures know as psychics. In the modern era, the Internet and particularly social networking sites have been the 'modus operandi' for these people to gather information and then deceive and manipulate you.
At least Derren is honest about his deception without making the two terms a contradiction. He is also doing to make you a more critical thinker rather than a patsy.
axdcs1: I don't understand how he does most of his stuff either, but my understanding is that he doesn't predict what will happen- he arranges what will happen. Giving him the benefit of the doubt and assuming he doesn't use stooges (and he hasn't made a deal with the devil), I'm guessing he just influences the audience members into writing down certain numbers or believing they always intended to ask him the question he's planted in their minds, etc.
I agree. We all know he's a master at subliminal persuasion, so he could have easily influenced what the people would choose. As for the oracle act, that still baffles me. It seemed to be so much more detailed than a regular cold reading.
bKiwiD: He is good at giving secret messages and stuff but this is a mentalist trick criss angel used the same trick to predict the race car race in one of his episodes and other magicians use this technique also. dont bother asking how its done becuase i wont tell you.
I fully agree. I heard (and I really don't know if it's true) that Criss has used a stooge or 2 in his time, for example, pretends to magic a woman in half in a public park! Her legs get up and run in circles while her upper body flails around. How could she not be in on it?
@computersolutions164 Am I wrong in thinking that "mentalist" means insane person in the UK? Also, Derren did the "guess a number" thing with Karl Pilkington and explained to Pilky that certain types of people pick certain numbers.
Since learning that I've noticed that the same numbers come up in Derren's shows, almost without exception. Just like the image of the cat does.
No in the UK Mentalist is another name for an illusionist / magician like Derren,
although Derren does not like the term "Mentalist" apparently.
If a person is said to be "Mental" though then yes it does mean insane, mad, bonkers, nuts or whatever you want to call it. I know,. I Know English is a funny language
@computersolutions164 I hear RIcky Gervais use the word "mentalist" often in that way, among some others. I had heard that Derren didn't like it. Maybe that's why?
it was just to demonstrate how the oracles back in the day used to finish off their shows ie: a dramatic ending to a seemingly impossible ability. so yeah shock and awe
You are most welcome and thank you for the kind comments. I hope you enjoyed them and look out for the latest one around September 2009, which I am told has already been filmed. it is called "Schroedingers Cat" and is an experiment in "Dual Reality" - Go on Google it !
this was entertaining, funny, inspiring, mind-baffling and scary at the same time
RockySeven7 1 year ago
I am a full-time professional magician and agent for about 30 entertainers and I can say this guy blew me away. I understand parts here and there but the quality of this show was amazing. Just enough comedy, shock value, and personality.
Some people inspire me to be better, some make me feel good about my show, this one makes me want to quit.
bhappie 2 years ago 6
LOL !!!!!
computersolutions164 2 years ago
Go and see him live and leave the show wondering what the hell happened and feeling slightly peculiar and not really knowing why
either !
Great fun and a brilliant evening
computersolutions164 2 years ago
I have just ordered my ticket !
computersolutions164 2 years ago
i'm going to see Derren's Engima show in Birmingham on April 27th in Birmingham (UK) - Go to Ticketmaster and get a ticket, there are still a single ones few left - worth every penny
computersolutions164 2 years ago
hes a fucking good entertainer at least wot a crack old skool style love it
wedze123 2 years ago
amazing entertainer!
i would love to see him live sometime!
01EPIC 2 years ago
remember the moment when he fainted, the backstage crew came in and the curtains were closed. he might have done something with the box then.
putitallontheline 2 years ago
how would he know who the last girl was though
SadegoGG 2 years ago
she was sitting in the front row throughout the performance, it would not be difficult to note what she was wearing and during the interval write it on the scroll. The trick here is the table on which the scroll sits. the scroll is inserted at the last moment, but the audience think the box has not been touched throughout the performance - Easy
computersolutions164 2 years ago
the box was in front of the curtain haha
jessyfallstar 2 years ago
@putitallontheline Didn't he say the box was in front of the curtain?
Also, near the end when he steps forward to bow you can see what appears to be a white string/cord of some kind near his back. Could be electronic, or it could be some wardrobe accessory.
BigJohnWoody 2 years ago
I know his secrets! HE HAS A TIME MACHINE
jimboybaboy 2 years ago 2
I wonder if it was just plain research. I know in the preamble that it said:
"No of the members of tonight's audience are actors or stooges.
Neither Derren or his production team had any contact with them before the show."
If you wanted to be picky, this doesn't necessarily mean that they didn't, for example, contact their friends or see what their latest status was on Facebook was. This is certainly what the psychics do before their shows...
burpwind 2 years ago
lol, psychics use facebook.....haha?
saraheveleduc 2 years ago
Well, traditionally obituaries and other bits of useful information in newspapers were the tools of these ridiculous harmful creatures know as psychics. In the modern era, the Internet and particularly social networking sites have been the 'modus operandi' for these people to gather information and then deceive and manipulate you.
At least Derren is honest about his deception without making the two terms a contradiction. He is also doing to make you a more critical thinker rather than a patsy.
burpwind 2 years ago
I really don't think he would have guessed and learn about everyone in the show, on every show, ect.
But this is my opinion. Is that an old show ?
Recently I realized he really gave bullshit explanations about his tricks... haha.
Just to fuck with us a little bit more
saraheveleduc 2 years ago
wow
poelingoer 2 years ago
anyone else see how he twitches throughout the evening?
gbabezzz 2 years ago
yeah, his head twitches a lot.
jessyfallstar 2 years ago
rozjebał mnie po raz kolejny...
slavekwrobel 2 years ago
absolutely amazing! Derren Brown is absolutely incredible in what he does... I am utterly in awe at that performance
wheresmysanity 3 years ago
why did he choose the green box? derren tells you at the beginning that the $5000 is in the BLUE box!!!!
desireblu1 3 years ago
That guy is FUCKING amazing
deadmanavir 3 years ago
i cant understand how does his endings...
being able to predict in advance everything in the show... seems impossible without stooges.
axdcs1 3 years ago
axdcs1: I don't understand how he does most of his stuff either, but my understanding is that he doesn't predict what will happen- he arranges what will happen. Giving him the benefit of the doubt and assuming he doesn't use stooges (and he hasn't made a deal with the devil), I'm guessing he just influences the audience members into writing down certain numbers or believing they always intended to ask him the question he's planted in their minds, etc.
bKiwiD 2 years ago 6
I agree. We all know he's a master at subliminal persuasion, so he could have easily influenced what the people would choose. As for the oracle act, that still baffles me. It seemed to be so much more detailed than a regular cold reading.
RymoMymo 2 years ago 3
bKiwiD: He is good at giving secret messages and stuff but this is a mentalist trick criss angel used the same trick to predict the race car race in one of his episodes and other magicians use this technique also. dont bother asking how its done becuase i wont tell you.
jcuber8 2 years ago
Criss Angel has nothing on Derren Brown. He is more of a stuntman, he certainly aint a mentalist
computersolutions164 2 years ago
lol yea i wasn't like comparing them i personally don't like criss angel i was just saying he used the same system im predicting an event
jcuber8 2 years ago
I fully agree. I heard (and I really don't know if it's true) that Criss has used a stooge or 2 in his time, for example, pretends to magic a woman in half in a public park! Her legs get up and run in circles while her upper body flails around. How could she not be in on it?
ctakitimu 2 years ago
@computersolutions164 Am I wrong in thinking that "mentalist" means insane person in the UK? Also, Derren did the "guess a number" thing with Karl Pilkington and explained to Pilky that certain types of people pick certain numbers.
Since learning that I've noticed that the same numbers come up in Derren's shows, almost without exception. Just like the image of the cat does.
BigJohnWoody 2 years ago
No in the UK Mentalist is another name for an illusionist / magician like Derren,
although Derren does not like the term "Mentalist" apparently.
If a person is said to be "Mental" though then yes it does mean insane, mad, bonkers, nuts or whatever you want to call it. I know,. I Know English is a funny language
computersolutions164 2 years ago
@computersolutions164 I hear RIcky Gervais use the word "mentalist" often in that way, among some others. I had heard that Derren didn't like it. Maybe that's why?
BigJohnWoody 2 years ago
I still don't get the point of the faint... I thought it might be clearer at the end. Or was it just for a bit of shock-and-awe?
SemiColon81 3 years ago
it was just to demonstrate how the oracles back in the day used to finish off their shows ie: a dramatic ending to a seemingly impossible ability. so yeah shock and awe
user1000003 3 years ago
thank you very much for posting... we don't get darren on tv here in the states --let alone lperforming live
i stayed up til 3am watching all 8 parts!
jkeithdotnet 3 years ago
You are most welcome and thank you for the kind comments. I hope you enjoyed them and look out for the latest one around September 2009, which I am told has already been filmed. it is called "Schroedingers Cat" and is an experiment in "Dual Reality" - Go on Google it !
computersolutions164 3 years ago
hahah i stayed up till 1:40 to watch all. soo good, i wont sleep for another 1 hour. :P
Alytoner 3 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it
computersolutions164 3 years ago
thank you very much for uploading it. Wont sleep tonigth :)
kennyisd0wn 3 years ago
Haha, me too!!!
Well it's 1:57 but its almost the same.
Derren Brown is so amazing, when you first starts to watch you almost can't stop.
PlyLilian 2 years ago
WOW he doesnt make one mistake it all works
chalvalier 3 years ago
WOW!!!!! i hate him...lol
dlb86at 3 years ago
man this guys is just amazing
pghxskaterx 3 years ago
oh wow that's weird
zelda1ftw1imo 3 years ago
SICK!
barrydegooijer 3 years ago 3
Errrrrr - How So ?
computersolutions164 3 years ago
he meant it in a good way
zelda1ftw1imo 3 years ago
hey its high quality now
gnoblais 3 years ago