Tricks of the Mind - Derren Brown

...doing some of his core tricks and skills. We start of with a basic coin and card trick, early on setting the parameters that slight of hand, subterfuge and distraction are skills you will need for later on. There are tips and lessons on everything from hypnotism and mind reading, to faking séances and pretending to talk to the dead. Derren has few nice things to say about people who claim to have special powers and charge people money in the process ...
...guys with the same ‘amazing’ results and no one would know the difference. Brown explains in detail how experienced police detectives can use various suggestive memory techniques to get witnesses ad villains alike to produce the statement results they want, SVA (Statement Validity Assement) the method used. If you are one of the above and not used to police questioning then this stuff is easy to fall for. One way is for the detective to recite what ...

thedevilinme 01.11.2009 (08.11.2009) · Read full review
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...his book 'Derren Brown - Tricks of the Mind' which promised to go into everything he does (as described at the start of every show, as a mixture of 'magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship') in detail, I didn't have to think for too long before buying it. The book begins with Derren talking about his early obsession with magic and his facination with trickery and fraudulence in the world of the paranormal. He discribes his performance ...
...it. The memory tricks are really interesting to learn, but the most facinating part of the book is about mental traps and our way of thinking. One of the examples of this is to imagine there is a terrible disease reported, and although it affects only one in ten thousand people, it is absolutely lethal. You are worried about it, so you decide to undergo a medical test to see if you have the disease. Now, no medical test is ever 100 per cent accurate, ...

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...the subject can change (by performing the change on you). Tricks Of The Mind is an incredibly enjoyable and informative education read and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the world of the human mind, beliefs and expectation, hypnosis and NLP, body language and psychic abilities. ...

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...On to his book, Tricks of the mind, this is a superb introduction into the world of suggestion, probability and unconsious communication. Sounds a bit heavy doesn't it....well I'll stop you there because although the titles sounding a little heavy going, they are infact fascinating and completely relevant in practically every aspect of your life........you just don't know it!!!! As a brief synopsis, the book is split into Six seperate areas. Chapter ...
...2) Magic: A couple of tricks you can try out, but more importantly the psychology behind magic; slight of hands, mis-direction, language you use. Also explores different techniques (all of which you can practice; The section on muscle reading is intriguing) Chapter 3) Memory: This is truely outstanding and the one part of the book I have put into regular practice. If your memory is bad e.g remembering names, studying facts, remembering phone number/dates ...

Logan33 29.01.2009 (01.02.2009) · Read full review
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...for an overall technique. Tricks Of The Mind is definitely an interesting read and contains some fascinating information, particularly in the area of basic human psychology. I did find myself picking up the dictionary probably once ever chapter, but I think by now I have mastered Derren's vocabulary. ...

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this book is a wonderful insight to all of derren's techniques to his amazing art of mind control. With a brief introduction of how he got into his area of work, you read a really interesting background to him. He goes into detail and explains exactly how to do things that you can try yourself once you have read the section! Certain things were really easy to pick up and his tricks become clear. He pretty Much covers everything you need to know about the mind and i couldn't put this down. A definite read for anyone interested in derren brown ...

Pianistwill 29.11.2007
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...by the different methods and tricks he describes which are transferrable into modern day business, social and personal lives. Although he has used a captivating writing technique by giving examples of how he has used his techiniques in real life, and the method behind them, you do sometimes have the feeling that he is hiding something key to the method. Although to his credit he does admit to hiding some things, i do believe he has given alot away ...

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...seem to figure out. His tricks still amaze me and he always finds a way out of making them too predictable. This book just lays down the background of his life in illusions and imaginary tricks from the past century of magicians, but will offer the best insight to Browns genius. There are plenty of new a nd bold ideas from Derren Brown within this book, and its a pleseant read. ...

J.Barford 27.01.2009 · Read full review
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...read. It is packed with tricks on how to improve your mind. Including a fantastic memory game which can help you to recall certain items in a list Aswel as inproving your mind Derren goes in to great detail about how the mind works what this does to and for us and why these things can be helpful or not. One disadvantage to the book is the language that is used can be hard to understand so you may have to re read certain sections like i had to. ...

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...you a couple of magic tricks and goes through the psycholgy behind them. Also little known techniques like muscle reading. For me the most helpful part was the memory chapter.Here derren teaches you various mnemonic techniques and ways to remember vast amouts of information with little effort and its immensly intersesting and helpful. Derren goes through the basics of all the different areas of his craft and also gives you recommended reading to ...

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If your interested at all in Derren Brown's work this book is for you. Not only does he give away a suprisingly big part of how his performances work, teaches you how to do some of it yourself he also uncovers how a shady business world of psychics and alternative medication works. Aswell as that he includes deep psychological thoughts which make you question how you live your life, something unexpected when picking up this book. Included in the ...
...section gives you really helpful information on the best techniques for memorising big pieces of information easily. I found it particularly helpful in my exams as I was able to remeber hundreds of page numbers, quotes and detailed information when I had little time to do so. He pulls it off using humour all the way through (which made me laugh out loud serveral times) keeping you interested and wanting to know whats on the next page. Over all I ...

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"Tricks of the mind" is a fascinated book for everyone interested in Derren Brown's art and shows, covering the subjects magic, memory, hypnosis, unconscious communication and science. The best parts of the book in my point of view are the memory systems, the hypnosis methods and the secret of spotting lies because these techniques can be applied in everyday life and they do make us more aware of the world we live in. The book does not only reveal ...
...of the man about and science and common beliefs. He proves himself a clever man and an acute observer of society although I disagree with his contempt for religion and glorification of atheism. At the end of the book he rants quite a lot against Christianity, the only religion he dares to mention, probably due to his upbringing or (and) because Christianity is a very easy target these days? ...

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