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Derren Brown Biography

Derren Brown's is uniquely renowmed in the world of illusion and magic and is perfect for anyone in need of an amazing after dinner or cabaret act at a corporate event.

How It All Began

Derren was born in 1971 in Croydon. A precocious and puzzling only child, for some years he liked to paint, foster obsessive habits, and once set fire to a neighbour's boat by accident.

Derren went to study Law and German at Bristol University and fell in love with the city. He began to perform magic in bars and restaurants, and gave occasional hypnosis shows in order to raise some money. Meanwhile he continued to paint unflattering portraits of the rich and famous.

In 1999 he was asked by Channel 4 to put a mind-reading programme together for people's televisions. In Christmas 2000, 'Derren Brown: Mind Control, with Derren Brown' quite literally aired. It was an immediate success, and gained Derren a cool, underground kudos which he described as "not enough

Derren Brown - Awarded Controversial Act

Derren Brown has become one of the country's best known performers; as much admired for his unique talents as vilified for his more controversial stunts. He has been compared to a Jedi and dubbed the scariest man in Britain ; there have been calls for him to be banned and to be burnt at the stake.

His series and specials have received many industry award nominations and DERREN BROWN: MIND CONTROL won The Silver Rose in the Variety Category at Rose d’Or Montreux 2003. His 2005 live show SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES at the Cambridge Theatre won an Olivier Award for Best Entertainment Show.

Derren's Performance

Derren's act is 45 - 50 minutes of mind-reading and psychological manipulation, full of audience participation and sharp humour. He begins by making the whole audience stand and works with them as a whole, whittling them down through a psychological game to the least malleable of the group. Starting with one of these ‘challengers’, he then chooses his volunteers on an individual basis as he goes along (Derren will always check first with the client in case any guests would be inappropriate to call up).

The first volunteer forms the framework of the show, as she gambles light-heartedly in a game of wits with Derren throughout the act and tries to win a sizeable chunk of money. Volunteers are invited onto his stage to experience his ‘mind-reading’ and a series of stunning games and displays. He does not hypnotise them, yet the show is a jaw-dropping display of influence and unconscious control - a sort of psychological magic show.

The finish is a high-energy and hugely surprising finale using a random guest from the back of the room. The precise content of the show will vary from show to show, depending on Derren's volunteers, but he is charming, funny and respectful; as well as being a very talented performer who ensures the audience are left amazed and with lots to eagerly talk about. Obviously we'll do our best to answer any specific questions you may have.

For further information or to book Derren Brown, call us on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Derren Brown has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Derren Brown then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

Derren Brown Books

Tricks of the Mind
Price: £7.99
Confessions of a Conjuror
Price: £18.99
On Deception
Price: £7.99

Derren Brown DVDs

Derren Brown - The Specials [DVD] [2008]
Price: £29.99
Derren Brown - Inside Your Mind [DVD]
Price: £19.99
Derren Brown - Trick Of The Mind - Series 1 [DVD] [2004]
Price: £19.99

Other Derren Brown Products

Photographic Print of DERREN BROWN MIND CONTROL EXPERT from Mirror Photos
Price: £8.99
Photographic Print of Derren Brown May 2005 from Mirror Photos
Price: £8.99

Derren Brown News

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Magician & illusionist Derren Brown fails to explain satisfactorily how he predicted the Lottery numbers but he's still the winner
14th September 2009However Derren Brown predicted the lottery numbers live on air at the same time as they were being drawn, his explanation on a subsequent programme didn't quite add up. But with massive viewing figures, magician and illusionist Derren Brown is still the winner.

Derren Brown Reviews

Derren Brown has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Derren Brown for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Derren Brown for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

"Many thanks for liaising with Derren and helping to sort out yesterday evening's event. I am reliably informed that everyone was blown away, and have heard words bandied about like amazing, fantastic, unbelievable. All in all, a great success. Please pass on the group's appreciation to Derren."
SfE Health

"I just wanted to drop you a short note to say that Derren was fantastic last night. The event went really well and he was truly a crowning glory."
Creative Director

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