Russian Roulette
STAGE & SCREEN
Channel 4, October 2003
RUSSIAN
ROULETTE
In a secret location, a member of the public chosen from a nationwide search, loads a revolver with a real bullet. Derren takes the gun and plays Russian Roulette on live television. Derren’s first major stunt remains his most notorious: it sparked nationwide controversy and endless speculation as to how it was achieved.
Derren Brown: Russian Roulette was nominated for the Rose d’Or Arts & Specials Award in 2004.
“Though none of us would say we wanted Derren Brown to die, we have been resentful of the suggestion he might not…that he wasn’t really risking his life. I believe Brown really did play Russian Roulette and the fact that we tuned into Channel 4 in case it went wrong disturbs me a little. But it was compelling television.”
– London Evening Standard
“Tension, fear, excitement, horror, relief, joy, admiration. Rarely have I felt all these emotions within the space of one hour’s television viewing. But Derren Brown Plays Russian Roulette Live did just that…so does this make Derren Brown a liar? A conman? A cheat? A fake? No, it’s makes him a genius.”
– The Daily Star
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MIND CONTROL
STAGE & SCREEN
Channel 4, October 2003
RUSSIAN
ROULETTE
In a secret location, a member of the public chosen from a nationwide search, loads a revolver with a real bullet. Derren takes the gun and plays Russian Roulette on live television. Derren’s first major stunt remains his most notorious: it sparked nationwide controversy and endless speculation as to how it was achieved.
Derren Brown: Russian Roulette was nominated for the Rose d’Or Arts & Specials Award in 2004.
“Though none of us would say we wanted Derren Brown to die, we have been resentful of the suggestion he might not…that he wasn’t really risking his life. I believe Brown really did play Russian Roulette and the fact that we tuned into Channel 4 in case it went wrong disturbs me a little. But it was compelling television.”
– London Evening Standard
“Tension, fear, excitement, horror, relief, joy, admiration. Rarely have I felt all these emotions within the space of one hour’s television viewing. But Derren Brown Plays Russian Roulette Live did just that…so does this make Derren Brown a liar? A conman? A cheat? A fake? No, it’s makes him a genius.”
– The Daily Star
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TRICK OF THE MIND
MIND CONTROL
Derren Brown: Live
STAGE & SCREEN
2003 – 2004, UK Tour
DERREN BROWN:
LIVE
Derren’s first stage show began at the Tobacco Factory Theatre near his home in Bristol, and then grew into a major 2003/4 tour. A London run concluded the tour at the prestigious Palace Theatre.
The show was never recorded for broadcast and all who saw it shall take its secrets with them to the grave (but no further).
“The closest our galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master”
– Empire Magazine
“It’s impossible not to be impressed by Brown’s brilliance”
– London Evening Standard
“Clearly the greatest dinner party guest in history… or the scariest man in Britain”
– The Guardian
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MIND READER—AN EVENING OF WONDERS
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES
STAGE & SCREEN
2003 – 2004, UK Tour
DERREN BROWN: LIVE
Derren’s first stage show began at the Tobacco Factory Theatre near his home in Bristol, and then grew into a major 2003/4 tour. A London run concluded the tour at the prestigious Palace Theatre.
The show was never recorded for broadcast and all who saw it shall take its secrets with them to the grave (but no further).
“The closest our galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master”
– Empire Magazine
“It’s impossible not to be impressed by Brown’s brilliance”
– London Evening Standard
“Clearly the greatest dinner party guest in history… or the scariest man in Britain”
– The Guardian
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MINF READER—AN EVENING OF WONDERS
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES
Mind Control
STAGE & SCREEN
STAGE & SCREEN
Channel 4, December 2000
MIND CONTROL
The three Mind Control specials on Channel 4 introduced Derren Brown to the nation, giving UK television audiences their first indelible experience of Derren’s signature fusion of magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship. It returned later as a six-part series, which included new material.
“Love him or hate him Derren Brown is the king of illusionists and the prince of psychological persuaders”
– Night & Day
“He ought to be locked up with some sort of day-release scheme to allow him to film his ridiculously addictive shows”
– Daily Telegraph
“We know that really he’s a warlock”
– Heat
Channel 4, December 2000
MIND CONTROL
The three Mind Control specials on Channel 4 introduced Derren Brown to the nation, giving UK television audiences their first indelible experience of Derren’s signature fusion of magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship. It returned later as a six-part series, which included new material.
“Love him or hate him Derren Brown is the king of illusionists and the prince of psychological persuaders”
– Night & Day
“He ought to be locked up with some sort of day-release scheme to allow him to film his ridiculously addictive shows”
– Daily Telegraph
“We know that really he’s a warlock”
– Heat
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TRICK OF THE MIND
RUSSIAN ROULETTE
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TRICK OF THE MIND
RUSSIAN ROULETTE