Tricks Of The Mind

Product Description

Derren Brown's television & stage performances have entranced & dumbfounded millions. His baffling illusions & stunning set pieces
- such as The Seance, Russian Roulette and The Heist
- have set new standards of what's possible, as well as causing more than their fair share of controversy. Now, for the first time, he reveals the secrets behind his craft, what makes him tick & just why he grew that beard.

Tricks of the Mind takes you on a journey into the structure & psychology of magic. Derren teaches you how to read clues in people's behaviour & spot liars. He discusses the whys & wherefores of hypnosis & shows you how to do it. & he investigates the powers of suggestion & how you can massively improve the power of your memory. He also takes a long hard look at the paranormal industry, & looks at why some of us feel the need to believe in it in the first place...

Alternately hilarious, controversial & challenging, Tricks ofthe Mind is essential reading for Derren's legions of fans, & pretty bloody irresistible even if you don't like him that much...