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From: Craig R. Lemon
Date: Sat May 17, 2003 7:27pm
Subject: Re: [Derren Brown] pure effect, any good?
If you like Derren's stuff, then you'll like the book, as he comes across in
the book very much as he does on the stage and on TV - very friendly, very
personable, the odd joke here and there (you'll recognise some in the book
as being those he uses again and again on TV/stage), nice and easy style.
There are a few magician-only terms, but they aren't overly complex (google
has definitions of all of them if you're interested), and a few revelations,
if you read between the lines, about exactly how much NLP & psychology he
uses in his performances, some great (old) Derren tricks explained.
It's very short though, 168 large type pages, is over too quickly, and maybe
over-priced therefore.
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From: "Blue Chip"
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Sent: 17 May 2003 19:22
Subject: Re: [Derren Brown] pure effect, any good?
> At 18:17 17/05/03 +0000, you wrote:
> >has anyone read pure effect by derren brown, if so what is the
> >general opinion, does it explain his techniques as ive read, or is
> >it merely a improver book for already established magicians, as ive
> >also read, thanks steve, im on messenger, u can grab me anytime for
> >a derren chat, steve
>
> If you think magic is all about doing tricks, then this book is not for
> you. there are a couple of tricks in it, but for your money you would be
> better off buying a Paul Daniels book (or similar)
> If you think entertainment is about art and presentation, then your money
> will be well spent on such a well written book. Biased as I do enjoy
> Derrens humour.
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