Tricks of the mind / Derren Brown.

By:

Brown, Derren [aut]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: London : Channel 4, 2007Description: 1 v. (xvi-392 pages -8 pages de planches) : illustrations en noir et en couleurs. ; 20 cmContent type:

texte

Media type:

sans médiation
sans médiation

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

1905026358
9781905026357

Subject(s): Genre/Form:

Biographies.

DDC classification:

793.8092 22

LOC classification:

GV1545.B76 A3 2007

Summary: 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 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 challengingg, "Tricks of the mind" is essential reading for Derren's legions of fans, and pretty bloody irresistible even for those who don't like him that muh ..."

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	Executive Office - 2nd Floor General Collection	793.8092 BR.T 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan	0003658

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Bibliogr. pages 371-385. Index.

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 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 challengingg, "Tricks of the mind" is essential reading for Derren's legions of fans, and pretty bloody irresistible even for those who don't like him that muh ..."

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