Then for the big moment. Maybe I should go again and secretly film when I get backstage. I was at the show last night (Thursday) too and was also very confused but when 50% of people put their hand up the first time I had actually put my hand up out of confusion because it wasnt quite clear what he had asked I thought he asked who saw the lights flash, nobody actually saw what happened the video at the end must have been pre recorded during the interval like a few people have suggested, its a brilliant trick and very well executed. We see DB hypnotise the playing card person twice, and they unconsciously put the playing card in the box themselves, but have no recollection of doing so. It may be a one-man show, but we all leave feeling like we have been a part of a collective experience. People are talking, getting up to go to the bar/toilet. After the four participants were taken off stage they were held at the base of the steps by an exit for a few minutes by an usher. He'd memorised the info about them before the show. What does the content of you e-reader say about you? He said that twice. For the record I have seen Derren a few times live, and like many of us, have watched every show and bit hes done on TV over the years. He is a multi-award winning performer, part magician, illusionist and mind reader, or maybe even someone who is very skilled at tricking our minds. Master mind-reading performers from another century who did remarkable, and sometimes verging on unlawful things with their abilities. Firstly; during the interval - I was at the show in Glasgow on Thursday night. These are the obvious tricks. He then does a dance next to the hanging box, and the woman returns to her seat. Like the rest of the world - the tour had been rescheduled multiple times due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, the usher and those 3 audience members have disappeared, I assume through the stage door they were stood next to. Now I still often blame myself - why am I so suggestible? I don't think it will be cut. You really could sit there all night and listen to him. We are implored not to give anything away before the curtain falls. You must log in or register to reply here. Its a trick, its always a trick with Derren, To rule out the potential that he hypnotised the audience, someone needs to watch the show again and look at the second hand on their watch when Derren counts 1,2 and then see if it magically moves 15 seconds, or if it simply carries on as normal. You can pay a visit HERE if youd like to check. As far as she is concerned, she has received the exact same checking over treatment as the other 2 people. Since his television debut with Derren Brown: Mind Control in 2000 hes produced multiple series and specials, winning two Laurence Olivier Awards. Third time round when he put the box up a good ten foot high and counted up, all the lot of us heard was "1.. 2.. 5.". They're waiting, watching the amazing chair trick to end act 1. We put our hands up first too because he asked 'Who saw the red lightsand saw 'name' walk across the stage to the box'. Derren Brown is still the greatest showman, but his emotional honesty is even more spellbinding.~ Daily Telegraph, A fantastic show a performance that will blow your mind.~ The Guardian, The psychological wizard will leave you utterly amazed.~ Sunday Mirror. 13 May 2022. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Think about when the person who puts the card in the box is selected from the audience, compared to when that trick actually takes place, and why Derren had to set it up like that. It wasn't untill I talked to my partner I clicked on to what I think has happened. If you Google that it will explain better how it was done. I've worked out how about 3/4 of the tricks are done (i think!). So therefore, what we see in that video at the end DID happen. Went to see Derren Brown's Showman yesterday. I have an idea how some of it was done, but it only throws up more 'impossible' things that I can't explain! Press J to jump to the feed. If your already a fan you will 100% love it. Fun show last night (Night of Wonders) - for me its fun to work out how the tricks are done, though you should just let it lie and enjoy the show. If you have a ticket for this weeks run at the New Theatre in Cardiff, hang on to them and make sure you go, and when you do, keep your experience spoiler free. Follow The Man Himself: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrenBrown/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrenBrown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrenbrown/ Website: http://derrenbrown.co.uk/License code | CODE: LD-KE91OHRL5H4ID There's also a possibility that the card never went into the card box in the first place, and DB used sleight of hand to make it appear the card had gone in. I believe the numbers are pre written, and the participant simply adds a few of their own. Learn how your comment data is processed. Dont expect a great big flashy, glitzy set, this is Derren Brown not David Copperfield. 1st trick, he reaches over the desk. Is that your theory or do u know for sure? The hand and memory thing is just to try find the kind of person he needs. So the person who eventually got chosen was totally random and DB had no control over this. Opening 4 March at King's Theatre,. It is DERREN BROWN SHOWMAN, but actually you can add into that mix and the AUDIENCE. The hand thing didnt work, I have a hypnosis book called "reality is plastic" which teaches a VERY similar routine for the hands sticking together and forgetting your name, and the number 7.However, when the light thing happened, and they showed the video afterwards, I thought that there was no way ANYONE other than the guy (or girl) on stage would be affected. My previous encounters were very different to this experience, and believe me, SHOWMAN is one hell of an experience. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. - don't know. You can also see when Derren does the hand waving in front of the box watcher, he isnt looking at them directly in the eyes because its spliced together. Audience participation is encouraged from the off, and there are a surprising number of people keen to be publicly manipulated in the name of entertainment. (Ad: Event Invite*) Its tricky to talk about the latest Derren Brown show without giving away any spoilers. Like the OP, I performed a similar function at yesterday's matine performance. It was a woman last night, but was probably a man on other nights. I would say to ask yourself which is the even remotely plausable explanation between those two and work it from there.That's the problem with this show, Derren makes it so impossible, it can only be done one way, and you don't have to be a magician to work it out. They wouldn't have felt it or remembered it when they came round. 02922-362359 Press J to jump to the feed. He showed the video at the end of the trick and we all was like, "Nah, that didn't happen." I saw him come back down. I really don't want the experience of that show to be ruined for anyone. If you put the two cards next to each other there will be small discrepancies, but that's irrelevant. It does make the most sense but its still a major trick to pull off by moving all that stuff around in such a short amount of time. They are stood out of sight of most of the audience, at the bottom of the stairs, next to a stage door. Looking forward to seeing it myself next year! I say challenging, and I am of course referring to Derren himself. My current manshape is a magician and he hates Derren with a passion and I watched Derren's magic show a few weeks ago with my man muttering and insulting Derren and also explaining how everything was done and how he could of done it so much better the entire way through. Then, end of act 1, big black-out temporarily, curtain comes down. Whether you are a believer or not, however you view what Derren so skilfully does, what is unarguable is that he really is the ultimate showman. 18/03/2022 00:21. At one point he makes reference to the greatest showman, P T Barnum, yes, the man who inspired the film. We are led to believe by DB that just like the first 2 times, it was the person with their hand on the box who has done this. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Giving them time to film the shot for the trick. I really don't think this other theory would hold up to scrutiny but I did wonder if it was being broadcast live to the stage? Honestly the most confusing experience of my entire life. But I'd take a pretty educated guess I'm right. So during the blackout, one of two things happens. Brown effortlessly weaves illusions into a personal and tender narrative. He didn't explain why it had to be her, but made a point of saying its not something he usually does. Of course, the mind-boggling illusions remain a secret. ago. Same for person 2. For tickets, go to https://derrenbrown.co.uk/Welcome to the official Derren Brown YouTube channel. So, in a world where we are all trying to catch up with the time weve lost, grab hold of those we have missed, and re-evaluate what is really important to us, Derren doesnt just perform some amazing how the hell does he do that moments. We all had the same view - funny what the mind does or doesnt focus on. But a good demonstration of why you shouldn't be taken in by Mystics and Mediums. That part finishes, and DB retains 1 of the 4 people on stage to do the balancing chair trick to end act 1. Which basically means that he plays tricks of the mind and manipulates the audience into seeing and thinking what he wants them to see and think. If you can, get to a venue and grab some seats, the trip will be worth every mile of your hard earned fuel. Yeah, the table trick is pretty straightforward, and old school. Take a look at Derrens website for all the DATES. To find a way to better connect with family and friends, and indeed with ourselves. He then chooses a second person (who's hands also stuck earlier) with the Frisbee. He has NEVER used the same person for two different parts of the show like that before, probably because it would lead the audience to believe it was a plant/stooge. As those 3 people leave the stage, DB says "please will you 3 wait at the bottom of the stairs, we just need to check you are all OK following the hypnosis". Its clear he too has been scarred by the effects of the pandemic, as much as we all have. But I won't post public Spoilers. and our By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But wait! The card didnt get used in the show I saw. The new person was there and the box was swinging in the video, which gave it the credibility to suggest it happened when we saw it, but my thoughts are that it was two separate videos filmed at two different times then edited. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history! 227 comments Add a Comment And yes, I still havent really told you about the show. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I held my bank note above my head from the dress circle, and on my way to the stage I took a sneaky glance at the serial number because I had an inkling that it would be relevant later. To us the signatures will look the same. Then nearabouts the end of the show, Derren popped up a clip of him helping the bloke he called up on stage to put the card . I always love the tv specials he does but Ive never seen him live! 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