Derren Brown

British illusionist and writer · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Born 1971 · age 55

Derren Brown is an English mentalist, illusionist, and writer. He is a self-described "psychological illusionist" whose acts are often designed to expose the methods of those who claim to possess supernatural powers, such as faith healers and mediums.

Derren Brown is read about 720 times a day, in 26 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 8 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 402 days, one point a day.

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Brown in 2009

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Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment2012

Laurence Olivier Awards

About this person

His live performances, which incorporate audience participation and comedy, often include statements describing how his effects are achieved through a combination of psychology, showmanship, magic, misdirection, and suggestion.

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United Kingdom