Oh dear sorry I meant card in the box, got it mixed up lol. 2000-2023 Derren Brown & Vaudeville Productions Ltd. All rights reserved, A fantastic show a performance that will blow your mind.. He relies completely on us to allow him to take us on the journey with him. My theory, and it may very well be wrong, is similar to yours where I think that part of it was filmed during the interval, specifically where the person put the card in the box, but I dont believe the box watcher was there for this part. In thirteen fascinating chapters, Derren takes us on a personal journey - to the scene of a childhood humiliation, to lonely evenings on tour, to being paralysed by shyness at a dinner party, to navigating middle age and to finding love. The person at the table has chosen the card and signed it. Add into that a slick production, simple but effective, and you have a good old fashioned, not to be missed, mind-blowing night at the theatre. As I sat there looking at Derren and trying to gauge the audience reaction, I wondered how I was going to describe him to you. The problem is that the wooden box wasnt suspendes until the 3rd trick. Running time 2hrs 40mins. I'll inbox you conclusion we came too, as I don't want to ruin anything for anyone. The second being that the video played at theend was pre-recorded during the interval, but that theory has a fewissues that I won't get into here. What happened with the card that you wrote on? He is engaging and funny and not once do you feel he is wrestling to get to his final goals. He has NEVER used the same person for two different parts of the show like that before, probably because it would lead the audience to believe it was a plant/stooge. They then brought the same person back on stage for the trick (where he said in my show that this is something he doesnt normally do, but would have to do to make the whole thing work) and brought up somebody new from the audience to then give the video credibility that it wasnt filmed earlier in the show. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. So that leads us to only one conclusion, we have all missed/forgot 20 seconds of the show. So how did the signed card get into the box? That's exactly what DB wants us to believe. The new person was there and the box was swinging in the video, which gave it the credibility to suggest it happened when we saw it, but my thoughts are that it was two separate videos filmed at two different times then edited. swear I heard some kind of electronic buzzing as it was rattling in the glass. In fact he even told us from the stage, not to give reveal anything. Spoiler alert Ultimately, he is a fantastic entertainer, and an expert in reading human behaviour and . I'm not going to straight up tell you how it's done, but I'll give you some help trying to work it out. It may not display this or other websites correctly. All those little head shakes and nods he does -- are they just tics or are they a crucial part of his techniques? 20 Questions The giveaway with 20 Questions was that the 6 people had to write down the answers on a bit of paper at the back of the stage. Showman is the much-anticipated live show tour by British performer, Derren Brown, now touring the UK until 2022. So let's focus on that person. Its important that the camera is in exactly the same position here, and that the watcher is stood in the right position, hence why DB had to move her ever so slightly last night. But Brown is certainly not there to humiliate volunteers into clucking like a chicken or revealing their deepest, darkest desires. Went to see it in Birmingham in October. Honestly the most confusing experience of my entire life. We are implored not to give anything away before the curtain falls. Its definitely one of those shows where you need to start a WhatsApp group with fellow audience members so you can share all your how on earth did he do that? messages. We were all there to be entertained, but also retained some scepticism. What a shitty thread. (Ad: Event Invite*) Its tricky to talk about the latest Derren Brown show without giving away any spoilers. My theory: because it happened at a completely different time to when we are led to believe it happened. But some of the things aren't fake in the way of being straight up lies. Bounty hunter Sharkey tracks criminals across the galaxy in his converted, rocket-powered ice-cream truck -- with help from his 10-year-old partner. The sleeves being rolled up is just another little detail that makes us reject that it's happening now, though of course he has plenty of time to roll them back down and back up between appearances. Maybe I should go again and secretly film when I get backstage. I feel like he might have skipped 3-4 and filmed the video during the interval. Yeah my guess is. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Derren Brown is still the greatest showman, but his emotional honesty is even more spellbinding.~ Daily Telegraph, A fantastic show a performance that will blow your mind.~ The Guardian, The psychological wizard will leave you utterly amazed.~ Sunday Mirror. People are talking, getting up to go to the bar/toilet. The pre-written numbers were written with a pen where the ink was running out in the other night's show. But I'm stoked to hear how exciting you found it being on stage. My current manshape is a magician and he hates Derren with a passion and I watched Derren's magic show a few weeks ago with my man muttering and insulting Derren and also explaining how everything was done and, Most magicians I know or have spoken to -- no, scratch that --. But actually, it can be equally challenging for us in the audience too. Our guy (Bham show, 29th Oct) had to stand on a chair to even reach the box! Production name Derren Brown: Showman. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. But then I believe that all they actually did during the missing 15 seconds was knock the box so that it would swing, I think the camera angle did two things to firstly, as you mentioned, block the audience so you couldnt see whether the curtain was up or down, but also secondly to ensure that the person watching the box and the person putting the card in the box dont overlap. Actually, he most certainly does not. I'm talking about the person who is sat with DB at the table in act 2 and is hypnotised to put a playing card in a wooden box. It is DERREN BROWN SHOWMAN, but actually you can add into that mix and the AUDIENCE. I've seen a woman - totally convinced of her own genuineness - do a similar thing on herself! Tickets are available at www.atgtickets.com. However, all I heard was 5, 4, 1 and must have lost about 10-15 seconds. Very strange this, why didn't they just return to their seats? Derren noticed it and tried to do a little thing scribbling with the pen to say its running out. Like the OP, I performed a similar function at yesterday's matine performance. My partner who went with me wasn't affect by any of it. And she's the one who wanted to go see him in the first place. I went last night. Would love to hear your theory about how the final peice was done. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. If your already a fan you will 100% love it. I held my bank note above my head from the dress circle, and on my way to the stage I took a sneaky glance at the serial number because I had an inkling that it would be relevant later. The cameraman gets a good look at this, we can all see it. Fun show last night (Night of Wonders) - for me its fun to work out how the tricks are done, though you should just let it lie and enjoy the show. He most definitely didnt film it with me during the intermission. Audience participation is encouraged from the off, and there are a surprising number of people keen to be publicly manipulated in the name of entertainment. He is warm, charismatic and builds a rapport, careful not to make anyone in the auditorium feel uncomfortable. It wouldn't even need to be perfect, because when the card is revealed, the person who signed it is on the other side of the stage. Whether you are a believer or not, however you view what Derren so skilfully does, what is unarguable is that he really is the ultimate showman. My guess is that it was an e-ink display and a stagehand wirelessly transmitted the numbers onto the board after my serial number had been shown on the big screen. Hell of a show though, and well worth seeing. These are the obvious tricks. In A Book of Secrets, Derren Brown shows us that it is in thosemoments when we are faced with adversity that we can find lifes most lasting rewards. Derren doesnt claim to possess any supernatural powers and his acts are often designed to expose the methods of those who do. I was sat in the stalls by the stage left exit a few nights ago. Its best just to go with the flow and enjoy a master at work. And the Showman left many guests at the Alex Theatres Press Night scratching their heads in awe and wonder. Hes completely in tune with the human psyche knowing what makes us tick, function and even vulnerable. I also (and this may be my imagination, it was loud up there!) We put our hands up first too because he asked 'Who saw the red lightsand saw 'name' walk across the stage to the box'. ago. As far as we can all see, what we are watching is one video clip, with all three people on stage at the same time. However. At least half an hour passes between when DB finishes that part of the show, until when we see the final video at the very end. I only figured out which bit was faked and a very good guess at who was because my partner said something to me when I asked her a question. I know it sounds really complicated and techy, but standing about a foot above the glass looking directly downwards, an awkwardly prolonged rattling of the dice is exactly what I witnessed. The playing card (now signed) has moved from the card box to the wooden box on the stand. Now I still often blame myself - why am I so suggestible? Originally scheduled pre-pandemic, COVID has clearly had a significant influence on the show that is now being performed across the country. Of course, the mind-boggling illusions remain a secret. I'm pretty sure it was filmed during the 1st blackout of the card trick where he told the card trick audience member that they reached across the table and put a card in the box. Does legacy TV programme footage deteriorate over time. 2nd trick, he walks across and puts it in on the floor. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. He then chooses a second person (who's hands also stuck earlier) with the Frisbee. But it seems impossible, and nobody in the audience has seen it happen. As far as she is concerned, she has received the exact same checking over treatment as the other 2 people. 18/03/2022 00:21. I received complimentary tickets to this event. Hope you enjoyed it as well as I did. 02922-362359 The UK Tour continues until October 2022 For full dates and ticket purchases, check out Derren Brown: Showman. It's the same trick he used for when he predicted the lottery numbers, and it works beautifully. Main photo: Mark Douet. He then takes her back stage, brings her out of hypnosis, and says yeah you're fine too and an usher escorts her back to the theatre. Feel free to Ama about the experience and I'll try answer best I can from what Derren has let me remember. Or art. And if youd like to read our interview with Derren, and take a look back at some of his highlights, go to our special feature HERE. People are talking, getting up to go to the bar/toilet. So therefore, what we see in that video at the end DID happen. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Any idea how the name for the teddy bear and the dad comments appear on the badge? It was a life changing time in history which will live with us forever. He was just staying with them while DB finished act 1. After all, its a performance that relies on intrigue. We dont know whats going to happen, how events are likely to unfold, and whether Derren will be feeling it on the night youre there. There was no 'security check' for hidden cameras. He is a storyteller who can keep 1200 people hanging onto what he says and does. 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