I was hypnotised and cannot remember. But Brown is certainly not there to humiliate volunteers into clucking like a chicken or revealing their deepest, darkest desires. So during the blackout, one of two things happens. So that leads us to only one conclusion, we have all missed/forgot 20 seconds of the show. Tickets are available at www.atgtickets.com. But believers will believe, and it is the willing participants which will make every single show a different experience. One of DB's team comes on and quickly puts the card in the box, or they have an exact replica pre-prepared box back stage with the duplicate signed card in it, and the switch is made. There are flashes of red light and a partial blackout, I would estimate for between 3 and 5 seconds, no more. The answer must be, because something has already happened with that person which means the big reveal needs them back on stage for act 2. He is warm, charismatic and builds a rapport, careful not to make anyone in the auditorium feel uncomfortable. For the record I have seen Derren a few times live, and like many of us, have watched every show and bit hes done on TV over the years. I also (and this may be my imagination, it was loud up there!) Thanks! This didnt happen. Remember that Derren has a fantastic memory (his library trick comes to mind). Where did you write it and where did it go? I would say to ask yourself which is the even remotely plausable explanation between those two and work it from there.That's the problem with this show, Derren makes it so impossible, it can only be done one way, and you don't have to be a magician to work it out. This makes sense on the card. 3rd trick, he walks over and puts it in the suspended box. (Ad: Event Invite*) Its tricky to talk about the latest Derren Brown show without giving away any spoilers. Sharing moments of anger, frustration, loneliness and loss, Derren reveals how its possible to find consolation and compassion. As to how the numbers are guessed Im not sure, Hi! Derren Brown: Showman. And thats what Derren does best. I had to check with Pa Lee my plus one for the evening whether my mind was playing tricks on me. Derren Brown - Showman will take place at the Gaiety, Dublin from April 12-16, the Grand Opera House, Belfast from April 19-23 and the Millennium Forum, Derry from April 26-30. 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. My friend and the stranger on the other side of me didnt see the running or hear it at all, they thought I was winding them up! Derren openly admits he's a "fake" - it's all just magic tricks, after all. For just over two hours this consummate professional has the audience in the palm of his hand. I would love to tell you about the opening for example, but it would be wrong of me to do so I can say it is one of the most effective openings to a show I have ever seen. He shared his own personal tough times of loss and heartache, in the hope we can take something away and use it in our own lives. He showed the video at the end of the trick and we all was like, "Nah, that didn't happen." Its Browns first brand new live show in 6 years; its the first time Ive seen him live and its clear why his previous shows have received such critical acclaim. It may even be a different box. Is that your theory or do u know for sure? I feel like he might have skipped 3-4 and filmed the video during the interval. It is then quickly edited with the 3rd attempt, cut split screen to include the box watcher by Derrens team off stage. And I have to say it's one of the best tricks he's done at a live stage show. 1. There is no other explanation. Or coffee? His ease on stage is second to none, and the way he reacts with the audience and volunteers is masterful. If you want to know my idea just drop me a message. I do love to try and figure out his tricks myself so I did look all over the card to see if anything was amiss but the only thing I saw was a tiny dot drawn on pen at the top, presumably to line up the zancig board. Incidentally, if anyone you know has been to see the show, tell them to be quiet, not tell you anything, and dont dare ruin it. Just saw Derren Brown this week and the guy they got on stage obviously not a stooge successfully predicted every coin toss and Dice roll ?? (I saw the show twice last month). This would fall apart immediately if someone could testify that either of the two audience members were sitting in the audience as it happened. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I can't remember how much of the actual architecture is in the shot to begin with but if he just needs a large black floor and his table then it could work. Another small but important point, DB actually re-positioned her and made a point to ask her to just move a small fraction to the left and guided her into a slightly new position. Theres a way around this but its not that straight forward I dont think. They didnt appear again for a good 10 minutes. 2nd trick, he walks across and puts it in on the floor. In the card trick, all I heard was 1-2-5. (Showman: Light Spoilers) Laura Masters 597 subscribers Subscribe 441 views 5 months ago On 28th July 2022, I saw Derren Brown perform. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. 13 May 2022. I heard 1, 2, the lights went off and then I clearly heard someone running and saw someone dart across the stage in the blackness, took no more than a few seconds, then went to 5. Totally brilliant, mind completely blown. The first is of DB and the playing card person (from during the interval) and the second is essentially what we all saw, but filmed from the side of the stage. There's also a possibility that the card never went into the card box in the first place, and DB used sleight of hand to make it appear the card had gone in. What a shitty thread. My theory: because 1 of these 3 people (the playing card person) was still needed by DB. The sparse set and dim lighting are designed to give off an air of mystery. 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. 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. I've seen a woman - totally convinced of her own genuineness - do a similar thing on herself! ago. Derren is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history! Which basically means that he plays tricks of the mind and manipulates the audience into seeing and thinking what he wants them to see and think. Press night 15/12/2022. Honestly felt like everything I knew in life was shattered. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Would be very interested to hear your theory too. My theory: because it happened at a completely different time to when we are led to believe it happened. There's a coup in the closing moments so mindblowing, so laser-guided, to undermine the hold-out scepticism of an unbeliever like me, that I ended up feeling he had surpassed even himself. I really don't want the experience of that show to be ruined for anyone. Master mind-reading performers from another century who did remarkable, and sometimes verging on unlawful things with their abilities. As for the original signed card, DB probably took this out of the card box during the blackout when the person was sat there under hypnosis. Person number 1 (not our playing card person) is then checked very quickly by DB - all fine - and is then escorted back to the theatre by an usher. When he guessed the numbers, Derren was doing his best to direct him but he got loads wrong so just moved straight to the reveal, so this makes sense. 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 --. We never see footage of that. "Crabbing and Caravans: A September Break on the English Riviera", "One Day in London: Greenwich Museums and the Bermondsey Beer Mile", Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), AD GIFTED TICKET | I never fail to appreciate that, Chris is out tonight so this is how Im spending, Wow, 2023 has been a ride so far! 02922-362359 This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Running time 2hrs 40mins. How then did lots of people in the crowd see it happen in the moment? Excellent show would recommend everyone sees it! The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is back, launching his first brand new theatre show in six years: Showman. Derren Brown asks questions about the world, and his intelligent curiosity benefits us all. Elizabeth Day, Derren Brown gets into your brain and reveals how to make it work better. If you dont have a ticket, its unlikely youll get there as, at this point, there isnt one single seat left for the rest of the week. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If your already a fan you will 100% love it. Loving all these explanations - the weirdest bit for me is that me and my friend had slightly different experiences. As I said, were not going to include any spoilers here. I was sitting in row 3 and could see everything during the two blackouts. And the Showman left many guests at the Alex Theatres Press Night scratching their heads in awe and wonder. Showman is, at its heart, a show about how the. Noise. 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. Showman Coin in the Box (Spoilers) Anyone know how tf Derren pulled off the card in the box trick? Of course, the mind-boggling illusions remain a secret. Venue Apollo Theatre. So he's relying on over 200 different people (the card trick people) not to say anything about how they filmed it in the interval. And yes, I still havent really told you about the show. You are right. This makes sense to me. Underground | Derren Brown STAGE & SCREEN 2017-2018, UK Tour UNDERGROUND The multi-award winning master of mind control and psychological illusion fused together a collection of his favourite work to create UNDERGROUND - a jaw-dropping experience of magical genius. When I got to the stage and took the bank note out of the envelope, Derren asked I had checked the serial number on my way up as apparently a lot of people do, and we had a giggle. What I did learn from my time on stage was that Derren appears to make really good use of technology in his performances. I really don't think this other theory would hold up to scrutiny but I did wonder if it was being broadcast live to the stage? envelope on stage, there was nothing else in there (so forget dividers/flaps/duplicate notes or anything like that). I think the 50% thing was intentionally confusing. 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. Is that the personalized coin wrapped in string inside a box trick that he did for Enigma? Its best just to go with the flow and enjoy a master at work. I have a good guess at how the third time is done. It didn't work on him. Privacy Policy. PLEASE DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN SHOWMAN. So let's focus on that person. First of all, you absolutely dont want to give anything away spoilers are a definite no-no for us, and Derren. Hope that makes sense, Saw it last night, for us it was a different person doing the chair and the card trick (the card trick person was one who was chosen previously though). What you'll see in Derren Brown's first new show in six years is being kept secret by both Brown and his faithful audiences, but Derren has said: "All I can reveal is that the show will . I think it might be filmed during the blackout on the first card trick. He then moves onto the chair balancing trick, while the other 3 are waiting with an usher at the bottom of the stairs. You must log in or register to reply here. They're waiting, watching the amazing chair trick to end act 1. The person at the table has chosen the card and signed it. And that it isn't difficult to get information about people once you have their name, address, credit card details and whatnot. As part of a whopping 155-venue world tour, SHOWMAN will be performing seven shows a week between December 2022 and March 2023. That part finishes, and DB retains 1 of the 4 people on stage to do the balancing chair trick to end act 1. Spoiler alert Ultimately, he is a fantastic entertainer, and an expert in reading human behaviour and . It can only have been a stooge, with the filming done in the interval or in advance. Apparently he got someone to pick a book at random from a library and then a page, and then a paragraph, and then Derren read it word for word. And she's the one who wanted to go see him in the first place. I saw him come back down. He really is the ultimate storyteller, which by now we accept is all part of the routine, if indeed you can call it that. Derren Brown: Showman is at Bristol Hippodrome On May 24-28 at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm matinee on May 28. Fresh from a sold out tour of the UK and Ireland, his new, interactive show, has received the most off-the-chart reviews of his career. The hand thing didnt work, I have a hypnosis book called "reality is plastic" which teaches a VERY similar routine for the hands sticking together and forgetting your name, and the number 7.However, when the light thing happened, and they showed the video afterwards, I thought that there was no way ANYONE other than the guy (or girl) on stage would be affected. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I was at the show last night (Thursday) too and was also very confused but when 50% of people put their hand up the first time I had actually put my hand up out of confusion because it wasnt quite clear what he had asked I thought he asked who saw the lights flash, nobody actually saw what happened the video at the end must have been pre recorded during the interval like a few people have suggested, its a brilliant trick and very well executed. Went to see Derren Brown's Showman yesterday. Learn how your comment data is processed. Then for the big moment. Incidentally, that isnt a spoiler but a genuine part of the experience we should all take away, whether you get to see this tour or not. And the Showman left many guests at the Alex Theatre's Press Night scratching their heads in awe and wonder. So does Derren feel we are suckers as Barnum would happily say? They're waiting, watching the amazing chair trick to end act 1. Does legacy TV programme footage deteriorate over time. 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