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From: happany
Date: Mon Dec 16, 2002 7:38pm
Subject: Re: OrrOrrElseElseOrrOrrElseElse
I was just watching the Art Gallery sequence again when I noticed
something stunning . . . just watch his hands,
especially when he says "How would I know ?"
Also, I can't believe I didn't notice before just how often he
says "Orr" and "Else".
--- In a previous message dsimon9874 wrote:
> Okay, this is my first message to the group which I have only just
joined - so, hello to everyone, and apologies if this is corn or been
read over and over before.
>
> I was watching the show on E4 when Derren is at the Oxford Student
Union, and the final stunt, where he gets a guy to tell him what
picture is in the envelope - A Tractor.
>
> In fact, I watched it three or four times before I spotted how I
think Derren suggested it to him. The key moment is when he
says, "You're all very attractive!"
>
> If you actually listen, he says, "You're all very A-Tractor-ve."
It's a much more subtle variation than what he did in the Shopping
Mall - "Right Arm up" etcetera.
>
> Why does this work? Well, your concious mind hears ATTRACTIVE, but
your sub-conscious notices something is slightly awry. As I
understand it, it centres you so that when asked to guess something,
you will say what's in your sub conscious. I'd love to hear a more
precise explanation though.
>
> I'm assuming that this is exactly the same technique he uses in the
art gallery, but I haven't been able to find the key phrase or words
yet. Anyone else spotted it? (also, an interesting thing in the Art
Gallery sequence is his subjects body language - his crossed arms are
very apparent, and as soon as Derren asks him to put them by his
side, he seems much more recpetive to Derren's "charms")
>
> So, they're my first thoughts.
>
> Simon
