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Tricks of the Mind [Import] [Paperback]

DERREN BROWN (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews) |

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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: CHANNEL 4 BOOKS, A DIVISION OF; New Ed edition (2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1905026358
  • ISBN-13: 978-1905026357
  • Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 1.1 x 7.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Not what you expect June 2, 2008
Format:Paperback
I originally ordered this from amazon.co.uk and was willing the pay the international shipping fee, so obviously my excitement for this book was quite large. This is a pretty chunky book, and yes, very very dense with useful information.

What you will find: you will quickly discover that Derren's wit and intellect are quite large, he covers a large range of topics from modern religion, hypnosis, memory tricks, a long discussion on scientific process, and he's damned clever in all aspects.

What you won't find: a step by step, principle by principle explanation of how he does what he does on the show. In short, if you are thinking of buying the book so you too can hypnotize people into seeing their own death in a car crash, you will be sorely dissappointed. Also an interesting point: he makes a clear distinction between what he does and what NLP (Neuro Linquistic Programming) is, and his view of NLP as a whole will surprise you.

I give it 4 stars because although a fantastic book, Derren's writing possess what seems to be a uniquely English problem: they spend 4 sentences explaining themselves with elaborate sentences where one to-the-point sentence would have done well. Perhaps it was just me and my American get-to-the-point way of looking at things, but a chapter or two were nearly enough to make you skip ahead to the more interesting topics.

Overall, a fun read, and do try the memory tricks, you will be blown away with what you can already achieve.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you've never seen Darren Brown's television show, treat yourself and check it out. It is rare that a magician or a hypnotist or a self proclaimed hustler can entertain a person with any substantial intellect. Yet put these three performance artists together, add a sense of moral integrity, intellectual honesty, and a sense of mischeif, what you will get is Darren Brown.

The book is an absolute must-read if you find yourself easily taken in by claims of the paranormal or magic. Your eyes will be opened to the amazing things that can be done by a skilled performer. And thanks to his modesty and integrity, he's perfectly willing to admit to you, the befuddled butt of his sometimes twisted humor, that what he's doing is performance art, and in no way magical in the slightest degree.

What has been said of another freethinker I admire, Christopher Hitchens, I will reiterate in reference to Darren Brown. 'He is utterly incapable of being boring.'
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant Book May 1, 2008
By elliot
Format:Paperback
If you've seen Derren Brown in action and it fascinates you as it does me, then this is the book for you, it gives you the principles and techniques to put into practice yourself, and be able to do some of the things he does on the show, from magic tricks to insane memory recollection, and much more, then Derren ends the book with his views on various topics out there, such as the paranormal, religion and so on, this really is a great book, its great to see such a performer share the tricks of his trade for once, thanks Derren!!.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good material, but scattered
Obligatory disclaimer: This book will not fully explain the tricks and illusions you see on television. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Thomas Daniel
Tricks of the Mind, Derren Brown
A great book, affordable with concentrated knowledge about psychological illusion by "Derren Brown", It riches your imagination and understanding of our mental world. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John-John
Delightful
After having already been a fan of Derren, I suppose I'm biased but I absolutely adore this book. It's charming, clever, and absolutely uncondescending. No, that isn't a word. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rachel
fascinating read
this book gives you the chance to get into derren brown's mind for a change. it is a fun read covering a wide variety of topics giving derren's views on lots of courses, systems... Read more
Published 3 months ago by ELB88mph
very clever
Makes you think in a whole new way! Very awesome. A must for any one that likes to be stumped and amazed or likes to stump and amaze others!
Published 7 months ago by katshu
Sometimes chaotic but a fantastic read.
Derren Brown is an amazingly interesting and intelligent person. While this book has a lot of great and fascinating material it almost feels like a jumbled collage of ideas,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by taylorw187
Good Read
I ordered this book for a friend who has a great deal of interest and skill in the subject. He told me that Darren Brown's book, Tricks of the Mind, makes a wonderful reading... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Noreen Pendzick
Misdirection
Pure disinformation designed to keep the curious away from serious research into hypnosis and other related mind sciences. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Reade Rogers
Interesting book
I originally heard about him when I studied in England. I was hooked on his specials and decided to order his book. Read more
Published 18 months ago by April Trent
Question Everything
The book is a very entertaining and witty wandering through events of Brown's life, performance techniques, and his thoughts. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lillis Peck
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