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On the Derren Brown – Trick Of The Mind Series 2 DVD, the award-winning Derren Brown returns with more tricks of the mind, combining psychology and showmanship with ambitious visual stunts and celebrity guest appearances. In this series, Derren takes his unique show out into the regions where dark stunts abound--such as a zombie arcade game equipped with subliminal messaging, which transports a young lad to a real-life version of the game. This DVD includes celebrity appearances by Jonathan and Jane Ross, Simon Pegg, Mo Mowlam, Iain Banks, Richard Madeley and Alistair McGowan.
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Psychological boundaries are ambitiously stretched on the Derren Brown – Trick Of The Mind Series 2 DVD, as Derren asks people for directions on Blackpool Pier and, with his power of suggestion, convinces the total strangers to hand over their wallet and keys!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Having reviewed the first series, I mentioned there that this series was better. Whilst the first series was brilliant, it relied too much on repeated routines. This series gets rid of that repetition and aims to give quality and longer-length routines in each episode to give the outstanding series a sign of progression.
There are also less errors. Having watched Derren many times, reading him like a little demented psychic, it has emerged when he makes mistakes and he is deliberately making mistakes to affect the attitude the participant(s). It is much to his credit that he doesn't, like many similar performers, edit his show (which he easily could) to cover these up. I still have the utmost respect for him broadcasting the casino special which didn't work in his favour.
Whilst I felt that the first series had strong and weak routines, this series is much more consistent in its excellence. Every routine in this series is very strong. The 'in-between' routines which fill in the gaps between the big attractions and celebrity appearances have much more variety. He also dispenses with the telephone hypnosis which book-ended each episode of the first series. This became an annoyance for me after a while, especially watching them back to back on DVD.
Highlights in this series are; Jonathan/Jane Ross card trick, staring competition, Zombie game (on par with his specials), the mind reading booth (always tickles me), word choice, mo mowlam newspaper article and the word counting.
Excellent stuff, you must buy this.
There are also less errors. Having watched Derren many times, reading him like a little demented psychic, it has emerged when he makes mistakes and he is deliberately making mistakes to affect the attitude the participant(s). It is much to his credit that he doesn't, like many similar performers, edit his show (which he easily could) to cover these up. I still have the utmost respect for him broadcasting the casino special which didn't work in his favour.
Whilst I felt that the first series had strong and weak routines, this series is much more consistent in its excellence. Every routine in this series is very strong. The 'in-between' routines which fill in the gaps between the big attractions and celebrity appearances have much more variety. He also dispenses with the telephone hypnosis which book-ended each episode of the first series. This became an annoyance for me after a while, especially watching them back to back on DVD.
Highlights in this series are; Jonathan/Jane Ross card trick, staring competition, Zombie game (on par with his specials), the mind reading booth (always tickles me), word choice, mo mowlam newspaper article and the word counting.
Excellent stuff, you must buy this.
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Harrier Man
Derren is brilliant as usual and I really enjoyed watching the DVD and the opportunity to watch it again and again. I loved the bit with Jonathan Ross and his absolutely gorgeous wife Jane. And why do I suddenly want a red BMX for Christmas? No more than 3 stars though because the content is exactly the same cut as that shown on TV. There are a couple of voice over behind the scene discussions recorded but I expected more. More video of the build up, the actual 'trick' and comment from Derren on what we had seen and heard. Artists and DVD producers need to put more into their productions than what people can get direct from TV, then I'd be happy to part with more of my money.
By Mary Douglas
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Derren Brown is one clever guy. His tricks are original and highly entertaining. I love the way he's so open and honest about the fact that there's no magic in his magic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it
Love Derren's tricks and his approach also. His is almost a scientific approach. I love that he'll often go back and explain how he did it. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Shane Keenaghan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Derren Brown - Trick of the Mind Series 2 [DVD] [2004]
You should not make people type twenty or more words most people will not bother and then you wont get as many reviews.
Everything was great thanks.
Everything was great thanks.
Published 4 months ago by Leonie Brown
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4 stars
Derren Brown - Trick of the mind sries 2. Good interesting program. Nice way to soend an evening. Big tick.
Published 4 months ago by Alex Mooney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely love it
If you are a Derren Brown fan, this is a must. Very entertaining and interesting.
Absolutely loved it, like all his other DVDs
Absolutely loved it, like all his other DVDs
Published 14 months ago by P. Kaney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Hi there!
The product came fast and the desricption of it is very accurate. Everything is cool man.
I hope you are doing well now.
The product came fast and the desricption of it is very accurate. Everything is cool man.
I hope you are doing well now.
Published 16 months ago by Tomi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Great tricks, Derren is a wonderful presenter. Funny, charming, clever... If only there were more DVD's availavble! I particularly like the extras on this disc!
Published on 13 Oct 2010 by baseel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Epically good
Derren Brown is a fantastic entertainer and, to me, this is one of his finest series'. He tells you a little of how he does what he does and you can work some out but there's... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2010 by Chemicalvapourdeposition
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD for derren brown
A must for any love of derren browns acts / illusions / i have been very very happy buy it its worth it - great price and you will be amazed again and again ..
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by Mr. Russell Fletcher
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a whisk
This guy is a genius. Anyone who has seen his trickery and Messiah show on TV will know that he's much better than Paul Daniels or his son Keith. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2006 by Gaz Pacho
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