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From: xnetman99
Date: Thu Oct 31, 2002 3:56am
Subject: [Derren Brown] Re: pure genius
Thank you for your polite response
> scissors stone' routine has been previously published in any
literature.
The principles however are in print, well one part of it is at least
(I think). Its a clever routine.
> Having watched his coin in the hand with my own eye to I can tell
that its
> not banacheks or mcgills method that he's using it's a combination
of many
> things, something of his own devising.
It isn't a combination of many things. In fact the principle appears
to be rather simple, which is why it would be a shame to let on.
>It is apparent that he utilises some
> measure of hypnosis, suggestion and linguistics in his stunts and
I think it
> can only be of benefit for people to try to establish how much of
it is
> possible that they can achieve, that way the worst that can happen
is that
To a certain extent, but not very often. Enough to confuse people
and make them think they need to sign up to expensive NLP courses.
> they continually strive to go higher than is even possible.
If only this was the case. Unfortunately I think most aim just at
replication.
> I think much more valuable, although unexpected lessons will be
learnt by
> those that use belief as a starting point in their investigations
than by
> those that turn first to books of tricks, although theres alot of
fun to be
> had there too.
I disagree. And rather than a 'book of tricks' I would suggest a
book of techniques that are the cornerstone of what Derren achieves.
Whilst there is a certain amount to be gained from reasoned thought,
its not really helpful when its based just on a 'belief'. Also the
problem with duplicating what Derren does is that little seems to be
discussed in conjunction about the presentation and performance
psychology Derren has taken great care to include as part of the
effect. Without this, many will potentially expose how something is
done..which will be a great shame if they ever got to the stage of
understanding this important part.
With Regards, X.
