Derren Brown is one of the most amazing 'magicians' of this centuary, hands down. I have even learnt not to be surprised with any of the mind tricks he pulls on his helpless volunteers (Or even just members of the public!). They are THAT amazing. I love watching it so much, I went to see derren brown on his 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' tour in the UK (I live in the UK, so it wasn't a big deal) It was very entertaining, but he did use a surprising amount of innuendo and language (on the tour, which was designed for a 13+ audience). I'm not sure about the american version, but it is worth being a little wary; Derren Brown isn't aiming at a kiddie audience.
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Mind Control with Derren Brown
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Mental feats are fascinating, if manipulative.
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for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Mind Control with Derren Brown
Parents need to know that Derren Brown's act is built around deception and manipulation. Though they're entertaining to watch, some of his tricks probably aren't a lot of fun for the people who are conned into handing over their valuables on camera. Brown always returns the goods afterwards, but the victims come across as gullible and naïve, and Brown sometimes takes obvious delight in fooling them. That said, not all of his stunts are deceptive. In some episodes, he uses his impressive people-reading skills to discern, for example, how much cash people are carrying or what pickup lines women would fall for. These sequences are just as much fun for the participants as they are for viewers. Language is clean overall (with occasional bleeping of shocked reactions), and while there's some drinking, it's mostly incidental and in the background.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Brown's tricks. We've all heard that magicians never reveal their secrets, but those tricks are typically so impossible that viewers are content to let themselves be tricked. Brown's stunts seem much more in the realm of the possible and can make viewers even keener to dissect his technique. How do you think he manages to convince shopkeepers to accept blank sheets of paper instead of cash, for example, or make a crowd of people spontaneously raise their hands? Why would a stranger hand over his wallet when Brown asks for it? Would the show be more interesting if Brown explained some of his routines, or would that just spoil the fun? What do you think of his attitude toward the people he tricks? Does that change how much you enjoy the show?
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