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20 things you didn’t know about Derren Brown

Apr 12 2011 in Psychology by Ellie

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1. Derren Brown studied law and German at Bristol University, where he first took to the stage as ‘Darren V Brown’. The V stands for Victor. 2. In the 1990s when he worked as a performing magician in a restaurant. “Which is an absolutely excruciating job. You’re going up to a group of people at [...]

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It’s all in my mind – Brown stays silent on his new show

Apr 6 2011 in Psychology by Ellie

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Master of mind manipulation Derren Brown is bringing his stage show to Yorkshire. Nick Ahad spoke to him. Derren Brown wants everyone to come and see his latest stage performance. The only problem is he won’t reveal a single thing about it. When I glance over my notes and realise he has not let even [...]

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Derren Brown to bring new show Svengali to Liverpool Empire Theatre

Mar 10 2011 in Psychology by Ellie

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EXTRAORDINARY illusionist Derren Brown is back baffling audiences when he brings his new stage show Svengali to the Liverpool Empire this month.

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Fake smiling makes you miserable

Feb 28 2011 in Psychology by Ellie

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Researchers found that walking around with a forced smile and faking happiness simply led to people feeling gloomier.

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