Author: Steve Piers
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781521334355
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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Updated to include 'Miracle' as seen on Netflix, and the latest live show, 'Derren Brown: Underground' (also known as 'Secret' in the USA).This unauthorised book offers a revealing insight into the creation and design of large scale magic and mentalism performances. With a detailed breakdown of each of Derren Brown's Live theatre shows (Something Wicked This Way Comes, Evening of Wonders, Enigma, Svengali, Infamous, Miracle, Secret and Underground), performance is explained, dissected and thoroughly examined. Every show is discussed in detail and the book can be read whilst watching the DVD and TV presentations to increase understanding. This book is an educational review of these works, with the aim of teaching magicians and performers the importance of showmanship, presentation and creativity, helping the reader to use these insights in the creation of their own magic routines. Any magician can learn from the best, and in this field there is no-one that compares to Derren Brown. His live work is phenomenal and through studying his work we can take the art of magic to new heights.
Author: Derren Brown
Publisher: Doubleday UK
ISBN: 9781905026593
Category : Magic tricks
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The inside of Derren Brown's head is a strange and mysterious place. Now you can climb inside and wander around. Find out just how Derren's mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today.
Author: Derren Brown
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 147352685X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 552
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The Sunday Times Bestseller 'Really brilliant and just crammed with wisdom and insight. It will genuinely make a difference to me and the way I think about myself.' Stephen Fry ___ Everyone says they want to be happy. But that's much more easily said than done. What does being happy actually mean? And how do you even know when you feel it? In Happy Derren Brown explores changing concepts of happiness - from the surprisingly modern wisdom of the Stoics and Epicureans in classical times right up until today, when the self-help industry has attempted to claim happiness as its own. He shows how many of self-help's suggested routes to happiness and success - such as positive thinking, self-belief and setting goals - can be disastrous to follow and, indeed, actually cause anxiety. Happy aims to reclaim happiness and to enable us to appreciate the good things in life, in all their transient glory. By taking control of the stories we tell ourselves, by remembering that 'everything's fine' even when it might not feel that way, we can allow ourselves to flourish and to live more happily. ___ What readers are saying: ***** 'Immensely positive and life-affirming' ***** 'This is the blue print to a good life' ***** 'Thought provoking and potentially life-changing.'
Author: Derren Brown
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1905026560
Category : Celebrities
Languages : en
Pages : 146
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Derren Brown is known to his devoted fans as a brilliant showman and illusionist. His television shows attract audiences in the millions and his live show plays to sell-out audiences every night. But in his spare time, Derren uses a very different skill.
Author: Joshua Quinn
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781440485848
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Lies, damn lies, and mentalism
Author: Derren Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780972793810
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 251
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Author: Steve Piers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781521016930
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 47
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A short story of magic, deception and very bad people.Way up in the high numbers of the TV Guide, Pete, a knowingly Fake Psychic contacts the dead in front of a live studio audience. Exploiting the most vulnerable and bereaved, he delivers messages from deceased friends and loved ones, in return for money and the celebrity lifestyle it brings.He should know the trouble he's about to find himself in.This dark comedy examines the ethics of the fraudulent psychic performer and was written after interviews with magicians, mentalists and psychic mediums. The author is a working magician and hypnotist which lends the events in the story real credibility. Please be aware this is a short story of around 40 pages. Demand for a paperback version has lead me to produce one at the cheapest price Amazon allows.
Author: Derren Brown
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473588944
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 67
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Brilliant . . . crammed with wisdom and insight.' Stephen Fry on Happy In A Little Happier Derren Brown draws out the essential discoveries from his international bestseller Happy to help you lead your happiest life. Life is hard, messy and complex. But if we can learn to separate what we can control - our thoughts and actions - from all else beyond our control, we can find a surer footing with which to greet the world and experience our own concept of happiness. - None of this is real when each of us tells stories about our lives in too tidy narratives that are seldom true and rarely helpful. - We should be wary of goal setting: long-term goals fixate us on a future that may not happen and we may not wish for when we get there. - Our partner isn't right for us because no-one is. None of us is born for someone else. But perhaps those areas of frequent conflict are useful indicators of where we might ourselves be insufferable. A Little Happier's 17 inspiring and reassuring lessons will help you define and find your own happiness. Its lessons challenge us to think differently about the meaning of happiness and how we can over overcome anxiety in a difficult world. ***** 'A no nonsense guide to seeing and appreciating the world we live in.' ***** 'A brilliant, insightful and clear book. A beautiful accompaniment to Happy.' ***** 'This book will have a big impact on people who suffer with anxiety and depression. A must read.'
Author: Ted Ted Harvey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781092348768
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Magic, is a type of illusion that makes us feel that looks supernatural in ordinary means. With spectacular performances, the magicians take us to an extra ordinary world. Through magic, the audience are brought to a fictional world of wonder where nothing bad happens and all dangers vanish when the magician retrieves his assistant safe and sound after being cut in two or escapes himself from an imminent danger. There are many legendary magicians who gave magic new dimensions and drive in revolutionary changes o the contemporary magic. Here we have made a brief attempt to throw light on these eminent magicians like Harry Houdini, David Copperfield, Chris Angel and more...
Author: Steve Piers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781798026403
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 119
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I bought my first Svengali Deck when I was 8 years old. I am now 45 years old and I'm still playing with them. The Svengali Deck is a beautiful piece of magical design, allowing the performer to create incredible magic through very simple mechanics. In this book I have compiled the best advice in setting up, using and handling the Svengali Deck. I share routines that I have used when selling the Svengali Decks at markets and festivals and offer valuable insights in presenting the magic in a way the audience will love. The Svengali Deck may often be marketed as a magic trick for children, but with a bit of magical thinking we can transform it into an essential tool for any magician. The book begins with basic handling techniques and ends with an effect that fills a room. The book transcends the limitations of Svengali and raises the bar, explaining routines that can seem to be nothing short of miracles.
