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Trick of the Mind

Advantages: Amazing acts and entertaining,
Disadvantages: none

...been a big fan of Derren Brown for many years and have enjoyed all the TV shows he has made. So who is Derren V Brown? Derren was born in Croydon on 27th February 1971. He went to Bristol University to study Law and German even though he had no real interest in the subjects. At university he went to see illusionist Ian Rowland which is how he became interested in magic. He debated on what area to concentrate on. He didn’t like the whole aspect ...
...channel 4 in 2000 called Derren Brown: Mind Control which was a big success which has resulted in a number of television series and different TV specials being produced over the years. The Russian roulette special got him even more public attention when he tried NOT to shot himself in the head. Even though it was highly criticised it was actually the TV special Séance that resulted in the most complaints. He has other interest other than freaking ...

emi_angel 14.07.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Derren Brown - Trick Of The Mind - Series 2 (DVD)

David Blaine -two specials in one!

Advantages: Lots of magic, good balue for money as it has two of his specials
Disadvantages: None i loved it

I stumbled across this dvd when i was looking to buy a magic dvd to see good modern magic, i didnt intend to buy a Blaine dvd but i must say i wasnt dissapointed. This dvd is jam-packed with street magic, from gypsy thread routines to amasing card effects. It also includes Blaine doing the infamous levitation effect, where he levitates right off the street in front of peoples eyes. The dvd mainly contains Blaines street magic rather than his now ...
...alive, in which he was buried in a glass coffin with no food only water. I would highly recommend this dvd to any fan of Blaines as it contains his first two specials 'Magic Man' and 'Street Magic'. So it gives his fans a chance to see Blaine in action before all the fame and fortune. This dvd contains the specials that launched Blaine onto the global stage and in many ways gave magic a new lease of life, and i can't recommend it enough! ...

jayp280 29.07.2005 · Read full review
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Review of David Blaine - Mystifier (DVD)

Derren Brown - gets inside your mind!

Advantages: A jack of all trades
Disadvantages: Not his best work

***Why I watched Derren Brown: Inside your mind*** I have only recently come across the amazing Derren Brown since I have watched the recent tv shows 'The Events' and 'The Specials'. After watching these shows I have been looking for other programmes he has introduced and found 'Inside your mind' and I have also read his latest book 'On Deception'. ***Derren Brown*** Derren Brown was born in England and his talent has been been portrayed in a number ...
...a somewhat unappreciated painter. Following a law based education Brown was inspired to start work as a conjurer, leading into hypnosis and also to mind reading performances. These array of talents have led to the unusual variety of opinions people have when it comes to Brown and what he actually does. Brown is something of a rarity as he is unique and he can predict, suggest and control human behavior. However Brown has openly admitted that he is ...

clumsy221 01.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Derren Brown - Inside Your Mind (DVD)

Look into my eyes.

Advantages: Will take your breath away
Disadvantages: Some technical glitches in the commentry

Firstly this is a must for any fan. Then any fan should go out and show it to everyone else. Okay, I obviously sound biased, but I was really blown away by this series. Its not some cheesy magic show, and neither is it real mind reading but a 6 episode series done by a very charasmatic man showing psychological manipulation at its best. I like the format too - the graphics and music have been designed to give a sixties feel and it adds to the quirkiness ...
...much away, but there are guest stars such as Stephen Fry in a card trick with a twist. Also more daring projects such as becoming invisible, others that are a little more squeamish.(nail up the nose) and the surprisingly moving moment when an orchestra bursts into tune after only being directed by the eyes of the conductor. Enough extras to keep you satisfied to - a behind the scenes look, an interview and commentry on each episode through which ...

Jackobite 25.03.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Derren Brown - Trick Of The Mind - Series 1 (DVD)

David Blaine - Street Magic

Advantages: Some great classic Blaine
Disadvantages: Not his best work

This is a DVD of Blaine's first TV special, Street Magic. This is pretty much the special that got him to where he is today. There are alot of real classic street magic effects performed in true Blaine-esque fashion. Cards passing through windows, coins vanishing and his infamous levitation, it's all on the DVD. It's a must have DVD if you are a fan of his work or just enjoy watching magic of the new era. The tricks are high impact and you can tell ...

giggip 23.03.2007 · Read full review
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Review of David Blaine - Street Magic (DVD)