Derren Brown - Live

Derren Brown is an English magician, illusionist, mentalist, sceptic and painter?! After seeing a stage hypnosis show while at Bristol University, Derren became intrigued by the subject, encouraging him to perform magic tricks and hypnosis. He started his shows back in 1992, to small audiences in Bristol university. Ever since then his act has got more popular, and has gained him many fans, and so, he started work on some TV episodes. These included Mind Control, Tricks of the Mind and Trick or treat. He has also done six 1 hour specials, starting with Russian Roulette, Seance, Messiah, The Gathering, The Heist and The System. Two of his live shows have also been ...  Read the complete review

I have been lucky enough to see Derren Brown live twice- once during his Something Wicked This Way Comes Tour and once when I was lucky enough to attend the shooting of his new television show earlier this year. Each time I have left the theatre feeling completely amazed, entranced and strangely uplifted. At the start of the show I am the typical bored Londoner, waiting to be entertained and by the end I will be clapping my hands with joy like a child. It's difficult to review Derren's shows as it sounds so unbelievable- the easy answer is "oh, he's got a stooge". But after seeing him record the live show I can guarantee 100% that his tricks come ...  Read the complete review

derren browns tv shows have always been something i have enjoyed, and so when i heard he was coming to my area to perform i decided i really wanted to go and see him. No one else i knew would go and see him, as they were too worried about what he might do, but i went along on my own and i have to saythat it is the best thing i have ever seen live. There still is a huge variety of content, and whilst i have the knowledge to know how some things are done, for others i was still left spellbound. Also, i was lucky enough to be one of the people randomly selected from the audience (via frisbee) to be able to go on stage, and that for me was fantastic. i know alot ...  Read the complete review

I have been fascinated with Derren Brown's remarkable techniques ever since Mind Control was first broadcast on Channel 4 several years ago. He uses a very clever mixture of psychology, sometimes hypnosis, misdirection, showmanship, body language and cold reading. His ability to convince people that he can read their mind by using these techniques is masterful. His live performances, though they contain significantly less variety, seem to be all the more impressive, though I don't know if I could go and see him live, I don't think I would have the guts. After all, it's not nice to have someone messing with your mind! Derren's live shows always ...  Read the complete review

This is actually a review for Derren's "Something Wicked This Way Comes" show, so if it's a bit specific, you'll know why... *****THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS***** -Introduction- I've always been a fan of Derren Brown. I'm not sure if just his amazing acts or his wit, or even a mix of the two but whatever it is, I find him and his stunts spectacular. Unfortunately I was unable to see his Live show of 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' so obviously I was excited upon discovering it's arrival to DVD, and boy was my excitement well placed. -The Show- The show itself is extremely entertaining. Derren is his usual ...  Read the complete review