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Just saw Derren's show in Leeds.
Does anyone want to chat about it. I thought it was thoroughly entertaining.
I found myself sitting, waiting for the show to begin, wondering what to expect. Having seen the tv stuff and the books and video's for some reason I expected something different. But basically it was more of the same but presented for stage.
Needless to say I enjoyed it thoroughly especially the reactions to some of the effects.
For me it was the first time I had heard a genuine reaction to PK touches.
About 500 people joined in one great GASP. Fantastic.

I was also amazed at the interval to hear the fantastic solutions to some of the effects that were offered up.
Congratulations to Derren for an enjoyable show.

Going to his show next weekend, glad you enjoyed it. I am now looking forwards to it even more.

J

Gutted... can't make it to see Derren perform this season.

Never mind... I'll just watch the Devils Picture Book again - keeps me rivetted for three hours every time!

Any chance that you can also write about it Jabs? Maybe for the NothingUpMySleeve site... it's nearly ready!!! (ooohhh!!!) and I think a good review here and there would go down really well.

Cheers...

I think I heard it right at the gig that a dvd/video will be out soon of the mind control programmes including some extras.
Might be worth a sniff if you ever get tired of devils picture book. That's a pretty big IF)
Perhaps Jabba01 could confirm it

In honesty, the Devil's Picturebook is something I can't get tired of at all.

Firstly, there's the performances. Derren is almost faultless. The execution of the routines are almost perfect. I can watch and watch again, and the speed, fluency and intimacy with which he performs is masterful - and worthy of repeat viewings.

Secondly, there's the explanations. Derren makes sense of every move he does. He allows you to get up-close and personal with almost every thought. It's far less like watching an instructional video - and more like having a friend explaining it to you.

Thirdly, there's the passion and enjoyment. Derren exudes charisma - and his love of the stuff he does is evident in both his performances and explanations. It's great to watch a master magician love his work, rather than seeing the old "yes, this is what I do" type of attitude. But he also gives his explanations in an almost timid, modest way - playing down the actual awe being felt by not only those of us watching, but also his close friend Peter Clifford, who oversees the performances and explanations alongside Derren on the video.

And finally, let's not forget that this is the career Derren chose to leave behind. He moved from gorgeous, innovative card magic to a more lucrative and successful career as "that bloke on telly who does amazing telepathy".

This video is three hours of pure magic. Real magic. Performed as a snapshot of what he did before he became Mr. MindControl.

And, whatever he does next, he's already done more for modern magicians than he needed to. Nice one, Derren.

I saw him live and was not as impressed as I had hoped, but my wife ws blown away by it. His book and the video are good, very good.

J

P.S. He does have a new book coming out, actually it is a re-issue of a magicians only book publishe a while ago. Check Merchant of Magic for further info.