Derren Brown 2004 Live

3 May 2004

Playing to a packed house, Derren Brown came to Worthing Pavilion on Easter Saturday. There were even hopeful punters forming a queue outside in case there were any last minute empty seats. Derren's show consisted of two extraordinary and different acts. The first half consisted of live demonstrations that have made him famous as shown on his 'Mind Control' TV Series. Duplicating drawings, a telepathy act between two members of the audience and involving the whole auditorium in the 'guess which hand the pound coin is in' effect. The first act was polished and performed at a pace, which kept the attention of the audience at all times.

The second half revolved entirely around the theme of a Seance, various members of the audience were invited up to become a 'committee' in order to observe close up. The rest of the audience could see what was going on by the clever use of overhead projection at the back of the stage, thus not missing anything. This act had the audience literally gasping as it unfolded. All I can say is that the Seance table must have cost him a fortune! Even David Clake (to those of you who knew him) would have balked at the possible price.

The audience were enthralled, entranced and thoroughly entertained. However if you own a copy of '13 Steps to Mentalism' by Corinda all the effects, apart from the technology, came from that book! This is a 'must see show' for mentalists and Magicians alike, if only for the presentation and showmanship skills of Derren Brown. To quote Joseph Dunninger, 'Mentalism is Grown-up Magic'.

AH

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