Derren Brown: The Specials
Specials
In these special shows, psychological illusionist Derren Brown demonstrates his unique and almost uncanny ability to misdirect, manipulate and mesmerise.
Where to Watch Specials
9 Episodes
- The Devil's Picturebook
E2The Devil's PicturebookThe Devil's Picturebook is a near 3 hour home-made video. The first half explains in detail some classic card routines from his earlier career as a conjurer, all of which rely on sleight of hand, misdirection and audience management. The second looks at psychological card routines and shows a distinct move towards mentalism, for which he is now known. It is an instructional video for aspiring magicians and not an entertainment piece. For this reason, it was available only to practitioners through a password-protected "magicians only" area of his website. The clue to the password tells you that the word itself begins with T and is a type of palming trick. - Something Wicked This Way Comes
E4Something Wicked This Way ComesDerren Brown's award-winning live show fuses magic, suggestion and psychology. Filmed in front of a packed audience at the Old Vic, London, this show is definitely not for the faint-hearted. The show features plenty of audience participation, shocking stunts and subliminal mind-games, as Derren demonstrates why he is one of the country's most exciting live performers. Derren's live show Something Wicked This Way Comes was a sell-out tour in both 2005 and 2006, playing in over 100 theatres and culminating in Derren winning the prestigious 2006 Olivier Award for Best Entertainment Show. - An Evening of Wonders
E5An Evening of WondersThe internationally acclaimed psychological illusionist takes the theatre audience and viewers on a jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud journey to a climax of the most astonishing mind-reading. This is Derren at his best: funny, energised and a master of audience control. The show features plenty of audience participation, shocking stunts and mind games, as Derren demonstrates why he is one of the country's most exciting live performers. - Enigma
E7EnigmaThe incredible Derren Brown presents Enigma: the recording of his latest sell-out live theatre tour. As viewers have come to expect, it's another jaw-dropping, show-stopping theatrical event that leaves the audience and viewers in awe of Derren Brown's incredible ability to control minds, manipulate thoughts and tickle the funny bone. Filmed live in front of a capacity crowd at the New Wimbledon Theatre, Derren Brown selects random members of the audience to participate in a wide range of experiments and demonstrations, including the Victorian phenomena of somnambulism and the spooky Spirit Cabinet. - Behind the Mischief
E8Behind the MischiefThis one-hour special celebrates the remarkable Derren Brown and his 10 years of Channel 4 television series, specials and events. Unprecedented access is given for the first time ever as Derren allows TV cameras behind the scenes and into his private life to meet his family, friends and closest collaborators.
