Tricks of the Mind

Derren Brown’s astonishing demonstrations of mind control and confidence tricks have dramatically changed the public’s perception of what is possible. Now, for the first time, he reveals the secrets behind his stagecraft in this entertaining and informative book. He also investigates the paranormal industry, exposes a few charlatans, and looks at why some people feel the need to believe in it in the first place. This extraordinary book lifts the lid on the deepest darkest secrets of magic and explores the limits of what can be achieved by an expert performer.