Derren Brown: The Events

The Events are forthcoming Derren Brown television specials that will air on Channel 4. Filmed for in front of a live studio audience, this new series (due to be shown on 11th September 2009 from 9:00) is made up of four one hour specials, during which Derren will attempt what he has described as "some of the most incredible feats to date". The show will consist of a mixture of pre-recorded location pieces connected by theatre-based segments, with each of the four one-hour programmes building up to a major stunt performance.

The first teasers broadcast were very unusual with Brown speaking in reverse but walking forwards with events around him happening forwards. Seemingly cryptic messages were also hidden in the advert such as links to a "Manchester United" website. The advert was later played forwards (although now with Brown moving in reverse), and revealed the premise of the shows. Derren explains that in his new series he will be reavealing the "inner workings" of his tricks and "showing you how to get away with it". Brown also mentions misdirection - an area of illusionism once performed by the likes of Houdini.

External links

• http://derrenbrown.channel4.com/
• http://www.retsehcnamdetinu.com/
• http://www.stucktomysofa.com/
• http://www.snoitciderpserocsnerred.co.uk/
• http://www.forward-splash.com/