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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 ...

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Review of Derren Brown - Inside Your Mind (DVD)

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 ...

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Review of Derren Brown - Trick Of The Mind - Series 2 (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 ...

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Review of Derren Brown - Trick Of The Mind - Series 1 (DVD)

How to READ MINDS?

Advantages: Cheap, Entertaining... ummm learn how to make people forget things? :P
Disadvantages: Alot of this was from the C4 series, maybe already seen

...***SO, WHO IS THIS DERREN BROWN ANYWAY? *** I'm sure you've heard of Derren before, you know… the guy who did the 'Mind Control' and 'Trick of the Mind' series on Channel 4. He also did the controversial 'Séance' which received the most complaints ever in C4 history. I would say Derren is a psychological illusionist, many people would say he's a mind reader although he doesn't claim to be a mind reader. He's actually using "a mixture of magic, ...
...after his brother was born, Derren went to study Law and German at Bristol University and fell in love with the city. This was still at the time when marriages between man and city were frowned upon, so rather than risk public derision, Derren decided to just live there after graduating and vowed never to leave. During this time he didn't have two pennies to rub together, which was a shame as it was his only way of keeping warm. He began to perform ...

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Review of Derren Brown - Inside Your Mind (DVD)

You definitely get a good workout!

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: None so far

I've always been a bit skeptical with fitness DVD's. I never believed they'd really achieve anything and that they were more of a "soft touch" approach to exercising. I'll happily admit that when I started using this DVD I was proven wrong. It provided me with a really tough and demanding workout that over time would really provide good results. The DVD You have five sections: Engage Your Body Warm Up: A routine that gets your body warmed ...
...lies ahead! Fat Assault Aerobics: Here you do a range of different things including cardiovascular exercises, streches, improving your flexibility, coordination and agility amongst other things. This burns off loads of calories as your heart is pumping and you don't stop being active! Combat Manoeurves: A very, very intense alomst military style workout where you focus on routines based around kicks and punches. Target and Tone: The section that ...

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