Derren Brown Tricks

Derren Brown is an illusionist, hypnotist and a killer mentalist. In his British television show Tricks of the Mind and Trick or Treat, Derren uses a variety of techniques including, magic, memory and hypnosis. In order to pull off a mind trick, Derren Brown uses the illusion of confidence and brings a holistic approach to his mind trick by adding elements such as music,
breaks, and dialog with the audience. Brown is also know for revealing part of his trick in the beginning to create credibility with his audience and to keep his audiences attention for long periods of time.

In his television show,Trick or Treat, Brown uses volunteers to pick a card that states either trick or treat whereas if the volunteer picks treat, something pleasant will happen or if the volunteer picks trick, something unpleasant will happen. He uses no actors or stooges in filming the show which gives the show more of a genuine feel. In his book, Tricks of the Mind, Derren Brown reveals his secrets to the public, teaching them techniques such as hypnosis, reading clues in peoples behavior as well as how to spot liars.

His study and training on mentalism has catapulted his career but Brown claims that his achievements have been brought about by a combination of magic, psychology, suggestion, misdirection and showmanship.