Derren Brown - Live

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...