Derren Brown

Derren Brown's television and stage performances have entranced and dumbfounded millions. His baffling illusions and 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 and just why he grew that beard. Tricks of the Mind takes you on a journey into the structure and pyschology of magic. Derren teaches you how to read clues in people's behaviour and spot liars. He discusses the whys and wherefores of hypnosis and shows how to do it. And he investigates the power of suggestion and how you can massively improve your memory. He also takes a long hard look at the paranormal industry and why some of us feel the need to believe in it in the first place. Alternately hilarious, controversial and challenging, Tricks of the Mind is essential reading for Derren's legions of fans, and pretty bloody irresistible even if you don't like him that much...

Everyone says they want to be happy. But that's much more easily said than done. What does being happy actually mean? And how do you even know when you feel it? Across the millennia, philosophers have thought long and hard about happiness. They have defined it in many different ways and come up with myriad strategies for living the good life. Drawing on this vast body of work, in Happy Derren Brown explores changing concepts of happiness—from the surprisingly modern wisdom of the Stoics and Epicureans in classical times right up until today, when the self-help industry has attempted to claim happiness as its own. He shows how many of self-help’s suggested routes to happiness and success—such as positive thinking, self-belief and setting goals—can be disastrous to follow and, indeed, actually cause anxiety. This brilliant, candid and deeply entertaining book exposes the flaws in these ways of thinking, and in return poses challenging but stimulating questions about how we choose to live and the way we think about death. Happy aims to reclaim happiness and to enable us to appreciate the good things in life, in all their transient glory. By taking control of the stories we tell ourselves, by remembering that "everything’s fine" even when it might not feel that way, we can allow ourselves to flourish and to live more happily.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Enlightening, thought-provoking and illuminating. Derren Brown asks questions about the world, and his intelligent curiosity benefits us all.'ELIZABETH DAYIn A Book of Secrets , the star of 'Showman', and internationally bestselling author, Derren Brown shows us that it is in those moments when we are faced with adversity that we can find life's most lasting rewards.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.Sharing moments of anger, frustration, loneliness and loss, Derren reveals how it's possible to find consolation and compassion. Even in our most challenging times we can find meaning and grow.'Derren Brown is a mine of wisdom, humanity and kindness - everything we need to sustain and nourish ourselves.'ALAIN DE BOTTON***** 'This is the most I've seen Derren lay himself bare'***** 'Funny, moving and always, always meaningful'***** 'Derren's best book to date and the best book I have read this year'***** 'Everything you need in this is a gem. I can't wait to read it a second time'

The inside of Derren Brown's head is a strange and mysterious place. Now you can climb inside and wander around. Find out just how Derren's mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today.Obsessed with magic and illusions since childhood, Derren's life to date has been an extraordinary journey and here, in Confessions of a Conjuror, he allows us all to join him on a magical mystery tour - to the centre of his brain... Taking as his starting point the various stages of a conjuring trick he's performing in a crowded restaurant, Derren's endlessly engaging narrative wanders through subjects from all points of the compass, from the history of magic and the fundamentals of psychology to the joys of internet shopping and the proper use of Parmesan cheese.Brilliant, hilarious and entirely unlike anything else you have ever read before, Memoirs of a Mentalist is a complete and utter joy.

Brilliant . . . crammed with wisdom and insight.' Stephen Fry on HappyIn A Little Happier Derren Brown draws out the essential discoveries from his international bestseller Happy to help you lead your happiest life.Life is hard, messy and complex. But if we can learn to separate what we can control - our thoughts and actions - from all else beyond our control, we can find a surer footing with which to greet the world and experience our own concept of happiness.- None of this is real when each of us tells stories about our lives in too tidy narratives that are seldom true and rarely helpful.- We should be wary of goal setting : long-term goals fixate us on a future that may not happen and we may not wish for when we get there.- Our partner isn't right for us because no-one is. None of us is born for someone else. But perhaps those areas of frequent conflict are useful indicators of where we might ourselves be insufferable.A Little Happier's 17 inspiring and reassuring lessons will help you define and find your own happiness. Its lessons challenge us to think differently about the meaning of happiness and how we can over overcome anxiety in a difficult world.Readers are inspired by A Little ***** 'A no nonsense guide to seeing and appreciating the world we live in.'***** 'A brilliant, insightful and clear book. A beautiful accompaniment to Happy .'***** 'This book will have a big impact on people who suffer with anxiety and depression. A must read.'

If you are serious about mentalism and magic, this is one of the best books you can get on the subject.

L'auteur explique les stratégies de présentation du close-up et sa vision du monde de la magie : les buts et les priorités, les conflits et détails pratiques, les nouvelles perceptions et la magie en tant qu'art.

Derren Brown is known to his devoted fans as a brilliant showman and illusionist. His television shows attract audiences in the millions and his live show plays to sell-out audiences every night. But in his spare time, Derren uses a very different skill. He is a prodigiously talented artist who paints caricatures of famous faces from around the world. He has painted everyone from Richard Dawkins to Robbie Williams, from Anthony Hopkins to Amy Winehouse, and here for the first time they are all collected together, with Derren's thoughts on the person concerned and why he wanted to paint them in the first place. A must for all of Derren's fans.

'Never does that old maxim "the harder I practice, the luckier I get" ring truer.' - Matt StuartStreet photography may look like luck, but you have to get out there and hone your craft if you want to shake up those luck vibes. Matt Stuart never goes out without his trusty Leica and, in a career spanning twenty years, has taken some of the most accomplished, witty and well-known photographs of the streets.From understanding how to be invisible on a busy street, to anticipating a great image in the chaos of a crowd, Matt Stuart reveals in over 20 chapters the hard-won skills and secrets that have led to his greatest shots. He explains his purist and uniquely playful approach to street photography leaving the reader full of ideas to use in their own photography. Illustrated throughout with 100 of Stuart's images, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the finest street photographers around.

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Happy Derren Brown, How Emotions Are Made The Secret Life of the Brain, No Alzheimer's Smarter Brain Keto Solution 3 Books Collection In Happy Derren Brown explores changing concepts of happiness - from the surprisingly modern wisdom of the Stoics and Epicureans in classical times right up until today, when the self-help industry has attempted to claim happiness as its own. He shows how many of self-help’s suggested routes to happiness and success – such as positive thinking, self-belief and setting goals – can be disastrous to follow and, indeed, actually cause anxiety. How Emotions Are The Secret Life of the When you feel anxious, angry, happy, or surprised, what's really going on inside of you?Many scientists believe that emotions come from a specific part of the brain, triggered by the world around us. The thrill of seeing an old friend, the fear of losing someone we love - each of these sensations seems to arise automatically and uncontrollably from within us, finding expression on our faces and in our behaviour, carrying us away with the experience.This understanding of emotion has been around since Plato. But what if it is wrong? No Alzheimer's Smarter Brain Keto If you are concerned about Alzheimer's its time to take control of your diet. Studies suggest there's a possibility of reversing some of the side effects of Alzheimer's by changing what you eat! Step forward the case for KETO; a low-carb, high-fat diet which will change your relationship with food forever. By significantly reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing this with fat, the body goes into ketosis.

Derren Brown's first book for magicians in 20 years. 520 pages on performance theory, the process of creating his theatrical shows, and on-stage technique.This touring journal, written by one of the most successful West End performers alive, came into being while Derren performed his sell-out tour of Showman around the UK in 2022/3. It is written for magicians and mentalists looking to put on a show, and looks in detail at show-writing and performance, as well as questions of material, character, script, spectator handling and more.Mentalism, meaning and thirty years of mistakes.

Ever been embarrassed to forget someone's name? Mislaid your keys or flummoxed as to why you've gone upstairs? In this Audible Original Podcast Derren Brown and a whole bevvy of experts unravel the mysteries of memory to help you better understand how it functions and to improve your powers of recall. Over the course of eight episodes they combine cutting edge scientific research with powerful real-life stories and entertaining memory tests. And Derren unveils a variety of simple techniques to help you build a better memory.

As well as being an incredible stage performer, a brilliant writer and a talented painter, Derren Brown is also a fantastic street photographer. Here, for the first time, is a selection of his work. As he writes of his 'Street photography is a fitting refuge for those who look at life from a distance. It both sanctifies our remoteness (by offering the standpoint of the observer) and challenges it, insisting we approach with a spritely curiosity. It offers a safe route back into the the camera is an entry ticket to daunting social situations and extraordinary environments where we might otherwise feel entirely out of place. Suddenly we have a a reason to be present. And for those of us smitten by its appeal, it provides a means of fortifying and forgetting ourselves, while extending out into the world with a controlled compassion.'

Derren Brown 3 Books Collection Happy A Book of Secrets A Little Happier

Ein Hinweis in eigener Das hier ist der Podcast von Derren Brown| im Hauptberuf Magier und Illusionist. Wer ihn nicht Im englischsprachigen Raum ist er ein richtiger TV-Star und zeigt mit seiner Mischung aus Suggestion, Zauberei und Psychologie, wie beeinflussbar und manipulierbar wir doch alle sind. Und das erzählt er auch hier in seinem Format Magie des Denkens noch viel genauer. Hirn einschalten.Episoden Ü Folge 1: Dieses lästige Gehirn Folge 2: Die Illusion des freien Willens Folge 3: Glaub alles, was du siehst Folge 4: Der Risikofaktor Folge 5: Mythos Multitasking Folge 6: Irren ist menschlich Folge 7: Das engstirnige Gehirn Folge 8: Wir bauen uns ein besseres Gehirn

Our emotions play a powerful role in everything we think, everything we say and everything we do. In this series of Boot Camp, Derren Brown is joined by top behavioural scientists and diverse experts to reveal how we can control these powerful and mysterious forces which often hijack our rational thinking and lead us seriously astray. By increasing our emotional intelligence we can improve our lives in every conceivable way.Episode 1: Nothing to Fear but Fear ItselfWhat are emotions, what they are for and why do they cause us so much trouble? To start answering these questions, Derren focuses on one of our most basic emotions – fear.Episode 2: The Green Eyed MonsterDerren explores how the roots of our emotional problems are to be found in our childhood and he confronts the twin green-eyed monsters - jealousy and envy.Episode 3: Shame on YouDerren reveals how the often crippling effects of embarrassment, shame and guilt can be held in check.Episode 4: What’s Love Got to Do With It?Derren dives headlong into love, exploring its powerful role in our lives, along with its brasher companion, lust.Episode 5: The Joys of BoredomDerren takes a brief break from being witty and entertaining, to explore the turgid depths of boredom.Episode 6: Such Sweet SorrowDerren wallows in sadness, to reveal how this seemingly negative emotion can be a powerfully positive force in our lives.Episode 7: What Anger Can Do For UsDerren looks at the things which trigger our anger and at how we can apply the safety-catch.Episode 8: An Emotional EducationDerren’s exploration of human feelings reaches an emotional conclusion.This series contains discussions about mental health. There are a number of organisations who offer additional help and support Samaritans - call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie.You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).SANEline - If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.Other international crisis helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org Derren Brown 7digitalNow available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

Ever been embarrassed to forget someone’s name? Mislaid your keys or flummoxed as to why you’ve gone upstairs? In this Audible Original Podcast Derren Brown and a whole bevvy of experts unravel the mysteries of memory to help you better understand how it functions and to improve your powers of recall. Over the course of eight episodes they combine cutting edge scientific research with powerful real-life stories and entertaining memory tests. And Derren unveils a variety of simple techniques to help you build a better memory.Episode 1: Memory – A Will Of Its OwnOur memory is a creative, rather than a mechanical process so we shouldn’t be surprised at its lack of precision. Memory is not a single brain function but a series of processes which evolved for different purposes and which don’t always work in harmony. So even the clearest of memories are invariably flawed, unreliable…and often downright false. But by understanding how memory works we can find ways to improve it.Episode 2: How Good is Your Memory?What does it mean to have a ‘good’ or adequate memory? We’ll gauge our abilities with simple tests, debunk the idea of photographic memory and learn how we’re all susceptible to false memories. Derren explains how engaging our senses can help us better encode and retrieve memories and introduces us to the ancient technique of Memory Palaces.Episode 3: How Memory WorksWe explore how our brain is made up of billions of neurons, each of which can make thousands of synaptic connections with other neurons. Derren tests the limits of short-term memory and we discover how ‘chunking’ techniques can extend our capacity. And we are introduced to a part of the brain vital to memory - the hippocampus - and find out how, with the right kind of memory exercise, we can make it bigger.Episode 4: How To LearnOur ability to learn depends on memory, so understanding how it works best can help us learn faster and remember longer. We discover the importance of motivation and paying attention, the value of ‘spaced learning’ and why self-tests are vastly superior to reviewing. Leading actor Adrian Lester tells us how he learns his lines and Derren reveals his technique to never forget a date or a number.Episode 5: The Art of ForgettingWe all bemoan how much we forget but forgetting is an essential tool in making our memory more effective and useful. Our clever brains sift out most of the information that bombards us and retains only what is useful. To glimpse what life would be like without forgetting, we meet a woman with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory who is plagued by detailed memories from every day of her life.Episode 6: The Rise And Fall Of MemoryOur memory isn’t constant, it waxes and wanes across our lifespan. And it’s helpful to know when your memory isn’t firing on all cylinders and what you can do about it. We discover how memory develops in infants, what the ‘reminiscence bump’ is and for those of a mature age there’s good news; research shows the reason why we are prone to memory issues as we age is more to do with accumulated knowledge than any intrinsic loss of cognitive function.Episode 7: Memory In The Digital AgeIn modern life, rather than using our memories, we increasingly rely on our digital devices for information, navigation and reminders. Derren explores the positive and negative effects that ‘outsourcing’ our memory to phones and satnavs can have on our cognitive abilities and discovers how you can avoid losing your memory in the digital age.Episode 8: You Must Remember ThisPacked full of lifestyle advice to boost your memory, in this final episode Derren recaps techniques like mnemonics, introduces us to the Body Method and reveals how elite military training can be used to help us remember things. And we look at how developments in medical science could make improving your memory much easier in the future.Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

Derren Brown 3 Books Collection Set HappyIn Happy Derren Brown explores changing concepts of happiness - from the surprisingly modern wisdom of the Stoics and Epicureans in classical times right up until today, when the self-help industry has attempted to claim happiness as its own. He shows how many of self-help's suggested routes to happiness and success - such as positive thinking, self-belief and setting goals - can be disastrous to follow and, indeed, actually cause anxiety.Tricks Of The Mind Derren Brown's television and stage performances have entranced and dumbfounded millions. His baffling illusions and 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 and just why he grew that beard.A Little HappierIn A Little Happier Derren Brown draws out the essential discoveries from his international bestseller Happy to help you lead your happiest life. Life is hard, messy and complex. But if we can learn to separate what we can control - our thoughts and actions - from all else beyond our control, we can find a surer footing with which to greet the world and experience our own concept of happiness.

Leidest du unter Angst oder Unruhe – und weißt gar nicht genau, warum? Wenn deine Antwort „Ja" lautet, ist das völlig normal – du bist ein Mensch! Unser Gehirn ist nicht für die Komplexität und Überforderung des modernen Lebens gemacht.Und genau hier setzt Derren Brown Gemeinsam mit weltweit renommierten Expert*innen hilft er dir, dein Gehirn neu zu starten. Mithilfe von Erkenntnissen aus moderner Psychologie und antiker Philosophie zeigt Derren, wie du dich über die Begrenzungen deines Denkens hinwegsetzen und dich in ein erfüllteres, weniger angstgeplagtes – vielleicht sogar glücklicheres – Leben hinein denken kannst.Episoden ÜFolge 1: Der emotionale Affe Folge 2: Hölle, das sind die anderen Folge 3: Keine Sorge Folge 4: Faul sein ist alles Folge 5: Entscheidet Euch! Folge 6: Wie die Zeit vergeht Folge 7: Ein gutes Leben Folge 8: Happy End

DESPRE AUDIOBOOKMintea omenească se poate lăsa păcălită de aparențe în situațiile cele mai banale. Nu este trebuie doar să înveți să faci diferențele care contează.În Trucuri ale minții, Derren Brown dezvăluie o parte dintre tehnicile pe care le utilizează în spectacolele sale de iluzionism și magie, precum și unele tehnici de hipnoză. Fascinantă și spirituală, cartea este un melanj de sfaturi și anecdote despre cât de ușor de păcălit sunt oamenii, dar și un ghid care îți arată cum să faci pasul decisiv de la a te lăsa înșelat până la a deveni un stăpân al iluziei.Cui nu-i plac numerele de magie, acele spectacole care n-au concurență nici măcar în industria cinematografică 3D? Suntem, mai mult ca niciodată, asaltați de așa-zise miracole, fabricate cu ajutorul tehnologiilor avansate. Iar marea bătălie se dă la nivel psihologic. Derren Brown, în calitate de supererou care ne ghidează printre capcanele iluziei, demontează mituri și ne revelează modalități prin care putem lăsa celor apropiați o impresie de neuitat. Complicatele mecanisme ale percepției, memoriei și iluziei sunt redate simplu și accesibil.DESPRE AUTORDerren Brown (născut în Anglia, în 1971) este magician, iluzionist, pictor și caricaturist, dar și gazda unor spectacole de televiziune ce combină magia, sugestia hipnotică și psihologia, el fiind capabil să anticipeze și să influențeze subtil gândurile oamenilor, să le manipuleze deciziile și să le citească limbajul corporal. Brown este autorul a patru cărți ce au ca subiect Absolute Magic, Pure Effect, Tricks of the Mind și Confessions of a Conjuror, o a patra fiind în stadiul de proiect. Primele două sunt destinate exclusiv practicanților de magie și mentalism, în timp ce următoarele două se adresează publicului larg.DESPRE NARATORAbsolvent al Universității Naționale de artă teatrală și cinematografică, secția actorie, la clasa profesorilor Puiu Șerban și Ștefan Velniciuc. Din 2017 până în 2020 a făcut parte din echipa teatrului Tudor Vianu din Giurgiu, plus alte colaborări cu teatre din București, precum Teatrul Elisabeta, Opera comica pentru copii, Teatrul Vasilache.

Autobiografie, colectie de ganduri si eseuri despre diferite trucuri psihologice, cartea lui Derren Brown, cel mai celebru iluzionist din Marea Britanie, il indeamna pe cititor sa priveasca multe din lucrurile obisnuite intr-un alt mod. Autorul dezvaluie o parte a tehnicilor pe care le utilizeaza in spectacolele sale de iluzionism si magie, precum si diferite tehnici de hipnoza. Astfel, in cazul in care cineva doreste sa invete sa-si impresioneze prietenii, acest volum este, probabil, cel mai bun ghid. Fascinanta si deseori plina de spirit, cartea este un melanj de sfaturi, anecdote si polemici despre cat de usor de pacalit sunt oamenii. DERREN BROWN (nascut in Anglia, in 1971) este magician, iluzionist, pictor si caricaturist, dar si gazda unor spectacole de televiziune ce combina magia, sugestia hipnotica si psihologia, el fiind capabil sa anticipeze si sa influenteze subtil gandurile oamenilor, sa le manipuleze deciziile si sa le citeasca limbajul corporal. Brown este autorul a trei carti ce au ca subiect Absolute Magic, Pure Effect si Tricks of the Mind, o a patra fiind in stadiul de proiect. Primele doua sunt destinate exclusiv practicantilor de magie si mentalism, in timp ce ultima se adreseaza publicului larg.

Unsere Emotionen spielen eine mächtige Rolle in allem, was wir denken, sagen und tun. In dieser Boot Camp-Serie erkundet Derren Brown gemeinsam mit führenden Verhaltenswissenschaftlern und verschiedenen Experten, wie wir diese kraftvollen und geheimnisvollen Kräfte kontrollieren können, die oft unser rationales Denken übernehmen und uns völlig in die Irre führen. Durch die Steigerung unserer emotionalen Intelligenz können wir unser Leben in jeder erdenklichen Weise verbessern.Folge 1: Keine Angst vor der AngstWas sind Emotionen, wozu sind sie da und warum bereiten sie uns so viele Probleme? Um diese Fragen zu beantworten, konzentriert sich Derren auf eine unserer grundlegendsten Emotionen – die Angst.Folge 2: Das grünäugige MonsterDerren erforscht, wie die Wurzeln unserer emotionalen Probleme in der Kindheit zu finden sind, und stellt sich den beiden grünäugigen Monstern – Eifersucht und Neid.Folge 3: Schäm dich!Derren zeigt, wie die oft lähmenden Auswirkungen von Verlegenheit, Scham und Schuld in Schach gehalten werden können.Folge 4: Verdammt, ich lieb dich!Derren stürzt sich kopfüber in die Liebe und erforscht ihre mächtige Rolle in unserem Leben, zusammen mit ihrer dreisteren Begleiterin, der Lust.Folge 5: Die Freuden der LangeweileDerren macht eine kurze Pause vom Witzig- und Unterhaltsam-Sein, um die zähen Tiefen der Langeweile zu erkunden.Folge 6: Oh du Traurige!Derren schwelgt in Traurigkeit und zeigt, wie diese scheinbar negative Emotion eine kraftvoll positive Kraft in unserem Leben sein kann.Folge 7: Wut tut gut!Derren betrachtet die Dinge, die unsere Wut auslösen, und wie wir die Sicherung anlegen können.Folge 8: Die hohe Schule der EmotionDerrens Erkundung menschlicher Gefühle erreicht einen emotionalen Abschluss.