Derren Brown, a master psychological illusionist, dives into the captivating world of magic and mind reading. He shares his journey from student to performer, revealing the surprising power of hypnosis and its ethical implications. The conversation touches on his struggles with faith and identity, exploring the balance of skepticism and belief. Derren emphasizes the importance of ethics in social experiments, the creative process behind his projects, and the significance of finding meaning in life while navigating personal challenges.

Predicting the lottery, playing Russian roulette on live TV and tricking people into robbing a security van in broad daylight. These are just a few of the stunts that Derren Brown has performed in over 20 years of pushing the boundaries of the believable.But while he may be best known for controlling minds, one he couldn’t control was his own. From battling with issues of self esteem, faith and coming to terms with his sexuality, Derren’s path to success has been one that is both internal and in the limelight.In this intimate conversation with Britain’s alternative national treasure, Derren breaks the magician’s code and reveals his secrets, as well as the psychological tricks we play on ourselves and hold us back from our true potential.Derren: Instagram -http://bit.ly/3vTBsyfTwitter - http://bit.ly/3IP6crwFollow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychologists explore the power of word choice and priming in influencing behavior and decision making. They discuss the impact of language on perception and the semantic ambiguity of talent. The podcast features examples of a mentalist who uses priming tricks. Sponsored by IXL, Rosetta Stone, and Indeed.

Illusionist Derren Brown is the special guest, renowned for his captivating psychological magic. In this engaging conversation, he shares insights into the art of live performance and the unpredictable nature of mentalism. Derren and the hosts exchange amusing anecdotes about dining quirks and the shared joy of comfort food, like meatballs. They also dive into nostalgic reflections on classic films and explore the emotional bonds created through performance. Expect laughter, creativity, and deep dives into the world of magic and dining.

Derren Brown and Dynamo discuss the challenges of Dynamo's life, including illness, legal disputes, and mental health issues. Dynamo shares his journey of using magic as a coping mechanism and talks about the impact of his father's imprisonment. He opens up about his battle with Crohn's disease, the difficulties it brought to his career, and his struggles with self-hatred and loss of purpose. Dynamo reflects on a period of overwhelming challenges, including the passing of his grandmother and a legal dispute with his management. He emphasizes the importance of personal growth and fresh starts. The power of magic to bring joy and smiles to people's faces is explored, along with the transformative nature of witnessing the unexplainable. Dynamo also discusses the benefits of therapy, breaking the stigma around seeking help, and the importance of addressing trauma. He shares his favorite products from Fuel and recommends a nutrition bar and another podcast episode.

Derren Brown (@DerrenBrown) is a mentalist, illusionist, magician, artist, photographer, collector of curiosities, and author. What We Discuss with Derren Brown: How did Derren Brown make the transition from law student to career hypnotist? How does psychological manipulation and hypnotic suggestion work to make people operate counter to their own desires? How does Derren use his own manipulative skills for good? How do faith healers and psychics ply their trades so convincingly? What are the limits to hypnotic influence? And much more... The One You Feed is a podcast by Eric Zimmer and Chris Forbes that hosts inspiring conversations about creating a life worth living. Check it out here! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course!  Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! Full show notes and resources can be found here.

Sam Harris speaks with Derren Brown about his work as a "psychological illusionist." They discuss the power of hypnosis, the power of expectations, the usefulness of Stoic philosophy, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

Derren Brown, an acclaimed English mentalist and illusionist known for his unique blend of magic and psychology, shares fascinating insights into his creative process. He delves into the art of storytelling and improvisation, revealing how to maintain character integrity in performances. Brown also discusses the complexities of hypnosis and suggestibility, emphasizing its therapeutic potential. Additionally, he critiques excessive optimism, exploring the ethical dimensions of psychological experiments, and the balance between goal setting and emotional resilience in overcoming life's challenges.

Derren Brown, a renowned magician and mentalist, discusses stoicism, the psychology of socio-political standpoints, faith healing, framing suffering, relationships, and shares a great story about a parrot.

Illusionist Derren Brown shares his desert island picks: Carl Jung's collected works, a Leica camera as luxury, and the Goldberg Variations. Topics cover controversial illusions, childhood reflections, emotional music choices, and the deep bond with cellos.