Updated to include the theatre show, 'Derren Brown: Underground' (known as 'Secret On Broadway' in the USA), as well as the latest TV special, 'Miracle' as seen on Netflix.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 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 shows on Derren's YouTube channel, or DVD. 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.
Updated to include the theatre show, 'Derren Brown: Underground' (known as 'Secret On Broadway' in the USA), as well as the latest TV special, 'Miracle' as seen on Netflix.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 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 shows on Derren's YouTube channel, or DVD. 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.
