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Derren Brown - Tricks of the mind (freaky stuff!)

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Ranked #39 in Entertainment, #609 overall

Rated G. (Control what you see)

Prepare to be freaked out!

 

For those of you living in Britain, you already know of Derren Brown. For those of you outside of the UK... you might not have.

So here is your introduction to his seriously freaky/impressive skills! 

Would you use these powers for GOOD or EVIL? 

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Train of Thought 

Derren Brown - Tricks of the Mind

In this clip Derren Brown makes people forget what stop they're getting off at.

He approaches people on the train and asks them what train stop they're getting off at. They tell him. He talks to them for a few seconds about trains (dropping in some carefully chosen words - listen for them!), and then again asks the people what stop they're getting off at...

And amazingly... they have forgotten!

Derren Brown - Trains... Of thought

Derren makes people forget which stop they're getting off at.

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Develop a Photographic Memory 

Free memory course by Sten Morten Andersen

There is a guy called Sten Morten Andersen who will email you a free 4-week memory course to get you on the road to having the impressive memory you wish you had.

You also get his private email address so you can ask him any questions you have along the way!

He has a really good product (at only $19) to go with his ecourse, but he doesn't push the sale and gives really good content in his emails.
"How To Develop A Photographic Memory"
Sten says "Give me one hour and I'll have you on your way to a stronger, faster memory!"

Photographic Memory 

Derren Brown - Tricks of the mind

Derren Brown memorises an entire book in 20 minutes. and is then tested on it. He uses a reading technique called Photoreading, developed by Paul Scheele (of Learning Strategies Corporation).

You train you mind to be able to take a mental photograph of a page in a book, at a rate of one page per second.

Incredible!

Derren Brown Photographic Memory

Derren Brown Photographic Memory

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The PhotoReading Whole Mind System 

This is the book I bought when I first came across PhotoReading when I saw the above video clip on television a few years ago.

It is a great book and will give a great structure to your understanding of PhotoReading.

Photoreading, 3rd Edition

Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)

At The Dog Track 

Derren Brown - Tricks of the Mind

Derren Brown collects winnings on losing tickets.

Goes to the greyhound racing track, bets on dogs which lose, and STILL convinces the employees at the dog track to pay out winnings.

Wow! What would you do with this skill...?

Derren Brown at the Dog Track

Derren Brown collects cash for losing tickets at a dog track.

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Win the Crowd 

Unlock the Secrets of Influence, Charisma, and Showmanship

Magician Steve Cohen teaches you how to captivate an audience.

And who better than "the millionaire's Magician" to teach you how to wow a crowd!

Win the Crowd: Unlock the Secrets of Influence, Charisma, and Showmanship

Amazon Price: $16.29 (as of 07/25/2008)

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The Pickup 

Derren Brown - Trick of the Mind

Derren Brown begins this clip with "People are always asking me whether I can use my skills to get extra-ordinarily beautiful women into bed..."

And he answers "Well... yes. Yes I can."

Would you fall head over heels in love with him in this clip?

Derren Brown Pickup

Derren Brown demonstrates how he approaches women in clubs.

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Attracting and Dating Beautiful Women 

Instant access to this mini-course right now... for free.

I signed up just out of curiosity (honest), and the first part about confidence is rather interesting. Read it. Why not?
Attracting and Dating Beautiful Women
Free ecourse by Wayne Roos.

"Five Simple Secrets For Attracting More Women Into Your Life"

Get his ecourse for free. Wayne gives his stuff away to prove he is geniune.

Simulating Drunkness 

Derren Brown - Trick of the Mind

Derren Brown makes a student feel drunk just by talking to him.

What a cheap night out that would be!

How to get drunk without drinking

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How To Hypnotize Anyone And Not Get Caught! 

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While you talk, they're simply smiling along nodding their head thinking that you just have friendly things to say when actually - you're just overloading their conscious mind and slipping commands for their unconscious mind to obey!

The salesletter for this book is worth reading as it is so entertaining even if you decide to buy this book.

Who wouldn't jump at this?
"How To Secretly Hypnotize Anyone And Make Them Do What You Want"
He says: "Covert Hypnosis Can Turn Any "Normal" Communicator Into a Supercharged Influencing Machine with Dozens of Cutting Edge Secret Weapons..."

NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming 

Derren Brown - Trick of the Mind

Derren Brown makes well-known actor Simon Pegg think he wants a certain gift for his birthday instead of the one he actually wrote down.

And then he explains how he did it!

When I watched this clip, featuring it here seemed the write thing for me to do. A simple check of his four techniques that impress thousands will make lots of people many pounds or dollars if they learnt them too.

Enjoy.

Derren Brown NLP

Derren Brown uses NLP to influence someones selection of a gift.

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Pick a Card 

Derren Brown - Tricks of the mind

Derren Brown performs a really cool card trick on Stephen Fry.

This Brown guy is one clever chap.

The Russian Scam 

Derren Brown - Tricks of the Mind

The Russian Scam - you steal things from a person by just asking them to give them to you.

In this clip Derren Brown stops a stranger on the street and asks for directions to the fun fair. Whilst asking for directions, he asks the man to give him his watch and his mobile/cell phone, and his house keys.

Will the man give them away without question...?

Influence: Science and Practice 

By Robert Cialdini

Over 1 million copies of "Influence" have been sold, and as soon as you flick through your own copy you can see why.

It is FULL of incredible information, and you NEED to read this book.

Influence: Science and Practice (4th Edition)

THE book about influencing others. Over 1 million copies sold.

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Freaked out? 

Are you totally freaked out? Are you inspired to learn something new? Are you impressed?

Tell the world what you're thinking - be my guest!

youhavegottobekidding

Wow this is nice. Great Lens.

Posted July 02, 2008

Aphex

check out http://www.squidoo.com/trick-or-treat-by-derren-brown
for more Derren's vids :)

Posted June 25, 2008

beachbum_gabby

cool videos! but I'd like to experience it on person so that I can prove it. :)

Posted June 10, 2008

beachbum_gabby

Hypnotizing a man? hmm~ It amazed me. Great lens indeed!

Posted May 28, 2008

Dylan_Emerson

Derren Brown is an incredible mentalist! Check out my lens to see a video of him in New York paying for things with BLANK PAPER!
http://www.squidoo.com/is-the-law-of-attraction-dangerous

Posted May 26, 2008

www.mopages.co.cc

wow this dude is next level, how did he do the horse racing trick?!

Posted May 02, 2008

mulberry

All very interesting but having a photographic memory would be incredibly useful! Very entertaining and intriguing lens.

Posted March 23, 2008

Music-Resource

Hi Lewis, Kewl Tricks of the Mind lens. I've actually seen the drunk simulation in person. The same guy also convinced several folks at once that they were naked and in front of a crowd. I know these folks weren't faking it since I know them. Interesting stuff, thanx. ~Music Resource~

Posted March 06, 2008

natdg

Freaky! I wonders how they control things using their mind.

Posted March 02, 2008

Carla

I've got a question to those people who claim that Derren Brown is fake. In what sense is he fake? And what is he faking? If these two questions feel stupid, is because you keep yourselves as one.

Posted March 01, 2008

welcometomyisland

The freakiest trick I have seen Darren Brown do was the one where he had a guy play a video game where he was shooting zombies, and then made him go under, and then made him think he was playing the game in real life. He put him in a building and had people acting like zombies go after him.

It was actually very disturbing. Crazy stuff.

Posted February 28, 2008

mabelwee

oh yes, i heard of him before. he's amazing! do check out my lens too @ http://www.squidoo.com/Develop-A-Photographic-Memory helpful tips for all who want to be just like darren brown

Posted February 25, 2008

poddys

Nice, very entertaining. 5 *****

Posted February 10, 2008

steamtown

I actually came across your lens by mistake, but
I'm glad I found it. I actually purchased a memory
course and it worked. Great Lens

Posted November 29, 2007

Sbdy

And what about photoreading? Do you believe in that what he did in library?

Posted November 28, 2007

LadyRaine

I adore Derren Brown! I just made a SquidVid lens about him. http://www.squidoo.com/darrenbrownvideoshowcase/

Posted October 31, 2007

TXT429

Hey, how u doing, just a normal/different kind of a guy. The guy next door depending on your neighborhood.

Posted October 28, 2007

EasyW

Awesome lens! Got 5-stars from me ;)
You are welcome to visit and rate my Wedding speeches and Toasts lens! Thanks!

Posted October 21, 2007

coollikeme

Nice lens.

Posted October 16, 2007

Christopher_Scott

Great lens. You have 501 votes, that's awesome! Keep it up! . Come over to A DAY OF HOPE

Posted October 12, 2007

Barkely

Awesomely freaky stuff you have here!

Posted August 15, 2007

SalesPractice

Excellent job with your lens. 5-Stars.

Posted July 22, 2007

Ellz Bellz 123

oh my god he is brill nd i think is some freaky demented peep omg wot a weirdo i wish iwoz like dat

Posted July 15, 2007

Paul Hancox

Ah, Lewis... I'm glad to see you've made a lens on one of my favourite subjects!

Very cool :)

Posted July 06, 2007

Aika

great lens but I don't believe in magic. =)

Posted July 04, 2007

drhanish

Excellent lens!Pefect 5 from me.
Please visit my lens when you get time:
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Thanks and regards,
drhanish

Posted June 27, 2007

Nicegoogoo

People often refuse to believe in things that they find impressive but realise that they would never be able to accomplish themselves.Great lens .I have rated it 5 stars.
You can get me at anger management lens.

Posted June 27, 2007

Ruopolo

i wish some day he travel here, i would love to go to one of his shows... by the way, im argentinian

Posted June 16, 2007

Michelle

Derren Brown is soooo cool I saw him live in Belfast. He is a great psychologist with special gifts of persuasion and charm. Its in the eyes.

Posted June 06, 2007

Forgiven

Great lens... I like David Blaine :( 5

Posted June 04, 2007

Bernie age11

Derren Brown is sooo cool I wish Icould be his apprentice!! His tricks are amazing and Ilove his show Trick or Treat. Keep up the gobsmackingwork!!!!!!

Posted May 07, 2007

Teabag Mac Fuk

I will now proceed with my plans for global domination you haven't so muched helped but proved to me i have no less to learn than what i can discover on my own

Posted May 03, 2007

Chris

It's all in body langauge, and the way he says things. It takes a lot of skill and those who think it is a hoax are quite narrow minded. People often refuse to believe in things that they find impressive but realise that they would never be able to accomplish themselves. Think about it!

Posted April 24, 2007

Acne_Medicine

As much as i would like to say that i would use my powers for good, but i know i have a mean streak in me. excellent lens.Steve form. Acne Solution

Posted April 20, 2007

MrLewisSmile

Hi Copini, You seem to have missed the point of these videos! Derren Brown isn't pretending to be psychic or anything lame like David Blaine. All Brown's "illusions" have explantions in magic, mis-direction, and showmanship. Nobody is hoaxed because nobody is believing anything unbelievable.

Posted April 19, 2007

MaartenC

What a heap of crap... You guys are SO hoaxed!

Posted April 14, 2007

PicaRosa

Oh my stars! Derren Brown is amazing and so are you Lewis. Thanks for an inspiring and stimulating journey.

Linda

Posted March 07, 2007

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