Do I want to do some awesome stuff? Yes. Is there a risk of me figuratively/actually wetting/soiling myself? Possibly. Hmmmm

I’d be so glad to be able to take part in one of your projects. Too bad I’m not in the UK, it is already difficult enough to enjoy your tv shows here. If in the future you’d need a mathematician for some science based experiment… Wish you all the best, since you’ve give me a lot of reading material which I’ve enjoyed quite much so far.

How intriguing . wish I was over 18…

Oo exciting ! x

Pick me! Pick me!

Pick me! Go on…

Would like to take part

You can do your magic jigary pokery on me

How long will it take for the questionnaire to come through…? *awaiting email, exciting!*

?

toooooo bad i dont live in the UK

Still waiting on the bounceback here too. This sounds like fun — I hope it hasn’t screwed up!

Is the questionnaire supposed to come through straight away? I’m worrying now

I would love to take part how do you apply ?

- Read the instructions to yourself out loud – Phillis

this is a test isn’t it ? anyone who asks why they haven’t immediately received a questionnaire has shown themselves up as a worrier

i’m not worried. i have ultimate faith in you

Screw this. I want to live in the UK, dammit.

been a fan for many yrs , would love to take part

Define U.K.??, is it the one that includes all of Ireland or the one that only includes Northern Ireland??

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom – Phillis

OMG, I hope nothing happens to all of the bank details I included with my email to you! now I’m worrying.

This is probably the first time I wished I lived in the UK!!!

L would love to take part. Because l see things before they happend.

*Awaits e-mail very impatiently*

I want to see the questionnaire! Can I E-Mail but not make up my mind until I’ve read the Q’aire?

- Yes – Phillis

Do i want to take part ????????? Ohhhhhh yesssssssssssssss x

Ka-POW!

Yes please! I’ve always fancied the idea of being part of an experiment. Can the prize be that you do a painting of us? Your paintings are fantastic – Once I’ve moved house your book of art is on the ‘to buy’ list.

Waiting for the bounceback here too!

This would definitely be the only reason I would want to live in the UK… greetings from Serbia

The questionnaire doesn’t come through straight away. It’ll be there in due course no doubt.

“I’m not going to answer any questions on this I’m afraid, and neither can anyone else.”

Oh Derren, you cheeky monkey.

Ahhhh getting more impatient than normal ! No email yet

x

I’m curious so I would like to participate.

I think my e-mail was made from cheap rubber, because it didn’t bounce back – I hope I didn’t cause any smashed windows or suchlike… :/

I’m still waiting for an email with the questionnaire. But I have faith in Mr Brown!

very excited! Mainly scared.

SO glad i’m now over 18! -waits for email with anticipation-

Soooo exited when i saw this, mail still hasnt arrived yet though. please hurry.Xx

I would adore to take part, im over 18 i live in the UK i will think about it ;D

Yes please, how exciting!!! Been to all your shows you truly are amazing!!

You are soooooo bloomin mysterious Derren, but I LOVE IT! :p

Don’t you just hate it when the most exciting oppertunity arises and youre tooooo young?:(

Not got the questionnaire

I am still waiting for the questionnaire to bounce back to me…

I’ve sent the email address an email, twice, and nothing has bounced back with a questionnaire.

How long does it take to bounce back?

and so it begins….again. lol i have butterflies already!

Awaiting the bounceback with excitement!

I’m in the UK… I turned 18 in May. OH GOD. WHAT DO I DO? The possibilities.

Please pick me Derren

aaaaahh! too excited :D:D

awsome.. although plenty of trepidation too…

I’m now psychologically analysing myself as to why i’m feeling the way I am that it didn’t bounce back with a questionnaire!!

Is the bounceback instant??

- Takes a while when under heavy pressure – Phillis

So wish I was in the UK… Next time you’re in the states, look me up.

Done……and waiting!!! )

Those who are waiting for an email bounceback (me included….) read this out loud to yourself:

“I’m not going to answer any questions on this I’m afraid, and neither can anyone else”

The “I” refers to yourself – i.e. there is NO questionnaire!

Things don’t bounce when under pressure!! Hmmmmmm

Ahhhhh havent recieved the questionnaire yet… wtf… whats goin on? :-/

- Server is under heavy load, please be patient can take a while at the moment – Phillis

waited 25 mins ……

I am SO excited

I bottled out of going on stage at Enigma … this scares me even more!

I got my questionnaire – what do you mean you guys didn’t?

Oh this is gonna be great!

just sent the email, quite intrigued by what questions Derren has for us!

Has anyone actually read it out loud??? tricked me once before but not this time Derren. :p

I just finished reading all the comments and I just had to have a little laugh, Good one Derren lol.

I’m awaiting the email impatiently, if I got a chance to take part in your show, my head might actually fall off….(wouldn’t that be cool for the already soaring ratings…) It’s taking ages to bounce back! I’m not worried….more… no I’m worried.

Has anyone had a questionnaire yet?

ummmmmm Mr Brown it appiers not to want to work for me. bad times for tamy x x x

e-mailed waiting for a response

The Facebook thread is the funniest thing. Do hope the conspiracies aren’t true! Need to fill in a questionnaire…else I’ll genuinely have to do some work! X

Am waiting for the application form, good to luck all who apply

This Questionnaire’s going to put me into a deep sleep isn’t it?

I think this may be a trick…crafty devil Mr Brown! And @Nick, if you received a questionnaire, what did it say?

Just got an Ann Summers email…that you Derren?

Cheers Philis

At your behest

Very clever Derren…

Woo hoo ! I’ve entered but my email must still be bouncing somewhere coz it has’nt bounced back to me yet mr brown lol

How long until the questionnaire gets sent?? Its been a couple of hours and still have nothing

Oh that sucks. I’m 18 in October -.-
Oh well, at least I was able to go and see your show at the Regent :’)
Thank you for having a picture with me

Still waiting

there is no questionaire? is there?

“The recipient’s mailbox is full and can’t accept messages now. Microsoft Exchange will not try to redeliver this message for you. Please try resending this message later, or contact the recipient directly.”

Oops !

Mailbox full

Always wanted to take part, watched all series absolutely love them. Just too camera shy

Look forward to the new series though. Glad you are doing another

Got it! Wow, that is a big questionnaire!

where’s the questionnaire??

NO QUESTIONAIRE RECIEVED…

I have had no questionnairre bounced back either… maybe there is a system overload?

Ha Ha .. good one ..

NOOOO! I’m not over 18! I wish I could apply, but I can’t. Hopefully, Derren will still exist in 5 years (unlike Earth if it ends next year), otherwise I’m screwed.

I swear I’ll do something involving Derren Brown in the future. If not, I’ll see a live show.

Thank you!

I have just received this message after sending the email – should I try again? ” Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently:

derrenbrown@objectiveproductions.com

Technical details of permanent failure:
Google tried to deliver your message, but it was rejected by the recipient domain. We recommend contacting the other email provider for further information about the cause of this error. The error that the other server returned was: 550 550-Invalid recipient
550 (#5.1.1) (state 14).”

Thanks

Hey, I’m going to be 18 in October, can I apply???

- Yes – P.

- Try in a few hours, maybe after 6pm once it’s died down, doing the best we can to keep up, there’s a lot of requests coming in – Phillis

Just keep getting error message….

This message was created automatically by mail delivery software.

A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its
recipients. This is a permanent error. The following address(es) failed:

derrenbrown@objectiveproductions.com
SMTP error from remote mail server after RCPT TO::
host cluster3.eu.messagelabs.com [85.158.139.3]:
550-Invalid recipient
550 (#5.1.1)

Hi Derren. Tried three times to send the email but it just keeps sending back ‘Delivery Status Notification (Failure)’ emails…. Please please help, I really really want to take part in your project
Keep up the awesome work!

Thank you to phillis and the magical website people for keeping us updated, i think everyone was starting to get a bit hysterical x

Bugger! Mine wont even send, keep getting an E-mail back saying ‘the address has permanent fatal errors’
Obviously Derren is more popular than anyone anticipated!

Ah Lads… you gotta include the Irish! We were just lovely to the Queen
Mind you, don’t think I would apply… but looking forward to seeing it when it’s all filmed

Who is this Phillis who keeps answering questions? Surely that goes against what Derren posted about him or Anyone else not answering any!! )

- He meant the show (I keep the wheels turning on the site here when 20,000 of you turn up in 2 hours) – P.

Derren, how about you come to Chicago, IL here in the U.S to do one of your TV shows. I would most def. be down for it! Or just come down and have a book signing or one of your regular shows!

It would be an experience of a lifetime! Tres excited at the prospect! Hope I can fill the Questionaire in as the first hurdle!! Ha Ha

I keep trying to send an email, but I just keep getting “Delivery Status Notification (Failure)” on hotmail..
Is it because the server is still overloaded, or just my mail?

- Try in an hour or two. You’ve got a few days still. – P.

noooo I keep getting error messages! When does this close? Can I apply later? Or should I wait until tomorrow?

- You have a few days – P.

I wish I was older.. Love all your work Derren! 14 is a bit young just to lie about your age and hope its okay right xD
Hope it all goes well, although I’m too young to take part..
I have a Svengali fund I’m saving for next year in my mug

Just wondering, I’ve got the questionnaire, but how am I meant to put my signature on the bottom of it to email it back to you on a computer?

- Sign it and take a photo on your phone and email that with it – Phillis

Can’t wait for questionaire. Hoping I am chosen!

hi ive tried emailing the email address given quite a few times and keep getting this response:

This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification.

Delivery to the following recipients failed.

help please?? xxxxx

- Try tonight then let us know – Phillis

Hi,

I have sent an email in and i got the following reply

This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification.

Delivery to the following recipients failed.

derrenbrown@objectiveproductions.com

hi, is there a questionaire i really really want to apply.

Wow, can’t wait to try my luck! Deliveries failing still but I’ll try back later

LETS SEE WHAT THIS Q-AIR IS ALL ABOUT! then i will make up my mind for whether i would like to be humiliated lol

ha what a surprise, Hotmail postmaster failure! this does not surprise me in the least!

Hi Phillis – my only concern is the response I am receiving is..
:
85.158.136.3 does not like recipient.
Remote host said: 550-Invalid recipient
550 (#5.1.1)
Giving up on 85.158.136.3.

ie, it is as if the email address is not liked as opposed to the amount of mail you are receiving? Or should I just try again in a few hours!?!

- Yes just try later, late at night or even tomorrow – you still have a few days – P.

ok i may of been a bit slow on the uptake but i think i get it now……… my head hurts all this thinking.

Oww i’m 18 or over, am gutted good luck all xx

Phillis, i am concerned that I’m not getting a reply apart from a delivery status notification

- Try again at 6.30PM today – P.

I completed my questionnaire and have sent it 6 times but it keeps bouncing back – Grr

Hey, and es i’m sure most people are already very excited and if not nauseaus at the idea of being part of your show I’m deffinatly one of them haha

Two of my friends got the questionnaire through, i am unable to after 20+ attempts. Would it be fine to just get it from them and email it off or is there some minor significance to the original e-mail?

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

I’ve sent off twice and no reply, no questionnare

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

So far I have tried 60 times, still going

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

Sorry to have another question, but what email address do we email it back to?

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

At this rate im gonna end up with a flat finger lol

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

@Phillis – Emails are returning undelivered, looks like the SMTP server mailgate.objectiveproductions.com has stopped accepting email for the given email address. Is the server overloaded or has the address been retracted to overwhelming response?

- It’s over at Objective where we don’t have access. I think they’ve moved the email over to another server and should be up and running by 6.30pm. Normally response isn’t quite THIS high. Thanks for being patient. – Phillis

It’s not working. Google keeps bouncing the email without sending it. Has your server melted yet?

- It’s very sweaty – keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

Phillis, can I just send a photo of my signature or should I print the questionnaire, sign it, scan it and send it back like that?

- Phone a friend (with a printer) – try again at 6.30PM – Phillis

I wish I was 18!! only got to wait till November! x

Phillis this is killing us xx

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

i soo wish i was over 18! :/

It’s got to the point now where Hotmail think I’m spamming Derren and ask me to enter captchas XD

Tried about thirty times but keep getting the delivery failure email. I’m no expert but I’m guessing his poor inbox is so crammed that it just can’t cope.

We’ve been told we’ve a couple of days so either leave it and try again later on, or try first thing in the morning, when everyone’s forgotten

GOOD LUCK!!

Darn im 15 i still would do it tho if i could. dam those age restrictions!!!!!

What do we do about the signature?

- Try taking a picture of your signature and emailing it to your computer, or photograph your signed copy and send it with it – Phillis

I’m not even sure what is happening… I email, I get no reply with Questionnaire… Is this a test, or is it just a struggling email system? is this supposed to be happening? is it planned? who knows. I’m just going to sit back, and let the games begin. Even if I’m not picked, I’ll still be glad that I manned up and pressed ‘Send Mail’. I feel butch now.

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

i’d absolutely LOVE to be exposed to your freaky jedi mind tricks!

I am a big fan øf yours derren brown.:)x

Can I apply from Ireland if I’m willing to travel?

- UK Residents only I’m afraid. – Phillis

Hey, I sent mine 5 hours ago and got no questionaire as yet…should I sent it again or is that just massively unhelpful?

love,love

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

I am not in the UK but it is my dream to be a part of one of your series! I live it the US please bring one of your shows here so I can take place!

Matt

I’m 18 in October, can I still take part?

- You can apply – Phillis

Still jammed, can’t believe i’m nearly in tears over such an opportunity. I hope I at least get to fill a questionnaire out!

- You have several days to apply – if you still can’t get through in a few days I’ll sort out an alternate addy for those struggling – Phillis

Phillis: is the fact that people’s emails keep failing something that is ‘fixable’? I REALLY want to apply!!

- Applications will be kept open for several days, everyone will get a chance we promise. – Phillis

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is going on?! Im too impatient!

- A build up of chemicals in your amygdala is causing your frontal cortex to work over time, much like the servers at Objective right now. A long bath and a cup of tea will sort it all – Phillis

Hi, I know there are loads of messages about not getting the questionnaire but most seem to be recent ones with delivery failures. I sent my email about five minutes after the blog post was made but haven’t received anything – neither questionnaire nor failure report. Should I try again later or do you think something will eventually arrive?

Thanks
Louise

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

why does it not work? RAGE!

- try at a later time when it’s quieter – I’m sure you’ll get through we are receiving lots of applicants but there is a limit as to how much can come in at once. – Phillis

I am desperaget ely trying to get hold of a questionaire, but the email keeps having a delivery failure notification, what can I do????

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

Just want to say a quick thanks for everyone’s work at the minute on the web team, must be crazy at the minute! I hope to try again in a few hours. X

Sorry, not sure what happened there, was supposed to read; I am desperately trying to get hold of a questionaire, but keep getting a delivery failure notice what can I do???

- Keep an eye on the updates – Phillis

Phillis, im still not able to get through , would you suggest trying really late at night?

- Yes, we are getting them through gradually, you’d increase your chances trying late at night – Phillis

Are you currently accepting uploads of the forms? is it OK to use a scanned in signature on the form? Will keep trying a bit later.

Thanks,

- Scanned is fine – try later on when it’s quieter to ensure success – Phillis

Wooo! Got my questionnaire back instantly today. i must’ve got in before it all went haywire

Hello!
I had to save the questionnaire in a different format, what format can we send it back in? Thank you x

I know I’m probably the 1000th person to ask, BUT is it worth giving up for now and trying later….or should I just keep hitting send?

- Please read the updates, you might be setting yourself up for spam if you keep hitting update. Try later when it’s quieter. – Phillis

Wish I could apply! Good luck Derren

Okay, I know i said i wouldn’t, but I’ve totally succumbed to the temptation of sending the email because if this isn’t a trick (which i think it is) it would be too much of an oppertunity to miss. .PHILLIS????? how many days will this be going on for as i can’t stay up late tonight to send the email as I have a psychology exam tomorrow.? xxxxx

- At least a week. Set your alarm for Friday at 6 when everyone is out at the pub. – P

I just keep getting a message back saying

Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently:

derrenbrown@objectiveproductions.com

Technical details of permanent failure:
Google tried to deliver your message, but it was rejected by the recipient domain. We recommend contacting the other email provider for further information about the cause of this error. The error that the other server returned was: 550 550-Invalid recipient
550 (#5.1.1) (state 14).

Is this a problem at your end or mine? Am thinking as it says failed permanently I’m being a bit stupid if I keep trying. “Permanently” meaning its never going to work so stop trying you plank

- Try again tomorrow – P

Sorry, have just read all the comments, is this genuine or not? How do you add a smiley face to the message?

- Applications are run by Objective not us, this is the blog. Add a smiley as normal – P.

Hey Derren, how about your loyal fans who aren’t in the UK? I’ve travelled to the UK twice now to see you in Enigma and Svengali. Would love to see you perform here in Brussels, Belgium and would so love to participate in your experiments

Mine now keeps saying ‘Delivery Failure’ But its the same address i used to send it to this afternoon!

- Try again tomorrow – P.

Sure i’m up for it!!! Kind of UK Jersey here

When will application requests close? Thanks x

Phillis has been away so long that people have forgotten who she is – this is a travesty!

P.S. Nice to know that you’re alive Philly D (I’ll try the email again in the early hours).

Phillis clearly has the patience of a saint…

Not had anything back no failure responses or questionnaire’s? sad face…….xx

so i keep getting delivery failure notifications, what can i do to get the application?….
thanks =)

I sent my request at 2pm, still no questionnaire, and I didn’t get a failed deleievery report so it went through.

Please don;t tell me to check for updates! I’m just rreally confused because I should have got something by now!

Anyone not getting the e-mail, check your spam for a bounce back or the e-mail from Derren.
If it has bounced wait till late evening when traffic is low or try in a few days when the rush is over

Do you need to send a photo of yourself as well ?

Damn! 3 years too young… age isnt everything!! hmmmmmmmm why! who needs school when you could just be a derren brown ginea pig??? *sigh* he better be doing more series in three years… i’ll force him some how!

I’ve completed the questionnaire, but when trying to send it back it comes back with the email failing, should i try sending it again at a later time? or …

it would be nice to be picked cant wait to get a reply and im old enough just turned 42 on the 27/06/2011. it would b a great birtday present belated but who cares it wood be good.xx

Nothing is working for me

Email keeps bouncing back…..will keep trying tho’….!!

I’ve got a failure notification too but the server must be jammed or something, so patients people , do not panic, it will come

Hi Will it not be accepted without a written signature then? Damn I wish my printer worked! And I am in London for the next two days. will have to visit a library there me thinks lol x

Been waiting all day and still received no questionnaire. I will keep trying!

Yes, erm don’t not nearly try to think about not in reverse subconsciously picking me

Or do, whatever.

Haha, gotcha Phillis By the way, I loved the Svengali show. Was my first Derren Live Show.

This would make my life a whole lot better, I know you’d have the power to help it change. I will apply when I get a chance and hope to be your chosen ‘student’ xxx P.S. went to see your show tonight in London and couldn’t get over the finale… still can’t.. you’re awesome! x

Derren,

I’ll be the first to sign up the minute you need someone to take part in the US.

Still trying every few hours, wow, first time I’m joining something like this…I’m excited!

Oh no! You need to have 4 friends!! Well that’s me out of it then…

Think I’d be a liability mate. A wrench, some works, curiosity, me. Fatal combination.

It lives! IT LIVES!
Thank you web team

im only 15 why could i not have been born earlier D:

*eagerly awaits reply*

I really hope the day you have to be 18 on is in August, or I’m doomed to not even have the minuscule chance that there already is!

Got my application……finally!!!

Got my application adn returned it THANK YOU Web Team

Yey just filled mine out and handed it back in, fingers crossed!! just glad it worked my advice to others who are struggling, keep trying, it will work eventually xx

seventeen and too young to participate, daaaammmnnnnn, but how exciting! good luck everyone :]

me again, on second thoughts… I’m turning 18 next march, is that still too young to apply? I noticed some people are turning 18 in october, but I fear that my birthdate is a bit too late x) thankyou

Loved your show Enigma! Got to take this opportunity.

got mine in now, fingers crossed….

Sent mine off too.
Well I need an adventure this summer.

i dont know help lol i want to but i don’t think im brave enough help i wounder what Derren Brown is cooking up now :O

Have sent off email, hoping questionairre comes back before cut off tonight!

I may be 16 but I apllied anyway. Not missing an opportunity like this ever!

Seriously, is there actually an application form to receive? Or questionairre or whatever? So much for it bouncing right back.

Has anyone actually heard anything back?

Oooooh, Please let me come too!

I tried on June 29th and never received anything back. Given it another go…

Do not under any condition pick me now

I was quite gutted when Derren passed by me and picked someone else at one of his shows in London. (Cry)
But hopefully I’ll be lucky this time… Hmmm Fingers crossed. actually… I’m confident!

I so wish I’d had the courage to apply! Good Luck to all/the lucky one chosen!! When abouts will the show air? Can’t wait!! xx

Think I’m a bit late on this one ( ah well, will have to be more vigilant!

Hi there i was just wondering when the closing date was to this?

Pick me.

it would be amazing but i am too young when i came to your show it was truly incredible! i don’t know how you do it and thats what makes it so amazing please could you send me a signed picture as i didnt get a chance to meet you at the end as i had to leave i would be so greatful because your such an inspiration and amazing to look up to! x

There is a question answered that if you are 18 by the date on the application but I cant find a date on the application and was wondering what it was as I will be 18 soon? x

I am in Canada

Dear Derren, I’m Jason Leong Say Keong from Malaysia, one your longtime fans since your first ever DVD came out. I am not only a big fan of your stage shows and tv specials ( watched shamelessly on YouTube,no less) but also a fervent supporter of your work against the charlatanism that are mediums,the psychic industry,faith-healers,etc.

Alas, being raised in a country where superstition and belief in the paranormal are embedded culturally, skeptics remain far and few in between. Your specials ‘Messiah’, ‘Miracles for Sale’, ‘The System’ are my absolute favourites. Thanks for fighting the good fight, and being so entertaining while at it.

Hope I wasn’t too late applying!

Mr. Brown- What is your opinion on sigil magick? The wisdom of crowds? The collective (un)consciousness? A public reply is unnecessary- email supplied

Henry, I think Derren might not always look at old blog posts, so he may miss your question. I’d try Twitter if I were you. Although as a skeptic, he may be unlikely to believe in sigil magic(k).

I have only just seen this. Oh dear. Will I still be able to fill in a questionnaire or was this for applicants for ‘The Experiments’ and therefore way too late?

Msg from Abeo: It was for the Experiments, so applications are now closed. Apologies.

Gutting! Thank you for your prompt response Abeo. Do you know roughly when there will be another opportunity like this or if there is a way to get any notification when the next opportunity arises? I was obviously way too late in seeing this and really don’t want to miss out next time!

Msg from Abeo: Best way is to follow Derren on Twitter or Facebook as we post a link to the blog when these kind of posts go out

Why does everything amazing have to be for over 18 !?! well at least I only have 1 year 2 months to go until I can try and sign up for this or something similar from the same series

I have just sent and email but nothing has been returned back to me to fill out. I really want to be in this. My birthday is coming soon …pls…pls…make this one special for me.

Msg from Abeo: This is an old blog post and was asking for participants for The Experiments series which has finished now.

wow! I wish I wasn’t 15. Oh well..I’ll just wait another 3 years

I would like to take part in derren brown

just read trick of the mind bring it on derren

I wish I was 18 or over, it would mean more than anything to me if could just meet Derren Brown. How long does he plan to keep doing T.V shows?

Will, go to one of his stage shows (tour dates are on the website). Those are 12 and over, and you’ll stand a way better chance of being picked to go on stage than to be picked to be in a TV show