Derren Brown
Mentalist, illusionist and author
Derren Brown is an English mentalist, illusionist and author who has made shows for stage and television. He has also written books for magicians and for general readers.
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British Born 1971 in London, United Kingdom
About Derren Brown
Derren Brown began performing in 1992 and made his television debut in 2000 with Mind Control. He describes himself as a psychological illusionist, and many of his acts are designed to challenge people who claim supernatural abilities, such as mediums and faith healers. His stage shows Something Wicked This Way Comes and Svengali brought him two Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment, and The Experiments earned him a BAFTA. He made his Broadway debut in 2019 with Secret. Brown has written books for magicians and for general readers, including Happy, Tricks of the Mind and Confessions of a Conjurer.