Tricks of the Mind
Sign in to keep track of books you’ve read and want to read.
Derren Brown's amazing television and stage performances have entranced and amazed millions. His baffling tricks and stunning illusions have set new standards of what's possible, as well as causing controversy. Now, for the first time, he reveals the secrets behind his craft.
Read more
He delves into the structure and pyschology of magic. He tells you how to read clues in people's behaviour and spot liars. He discusses the whys and wherefores of hypnosis (which he says doesn't exist) and shows how to use the powers of suggestion and massively improve the power of your memory. He also investigates the paranormal industry, exposes a few charlatans and looks at why some of us feel the need to believe in it in the first place... Woven into this are autobiographical stories about Derren's own experiences and beliefs, told with characteristic humour and engaging honesty. This extraordinary book lifts the lid on the deepest darkest secrets of magic and explores the limits of what can be achieved by the human mind. A must for Derren's legions of fans, it will amaze you, entertain you and expand your mind at the same time...
Liked Tricks of the Mind? Here’s where I’d start.
These suit anyone who liked Tricks of the Mind. Sign in and mark a few books for picks shaped around your own taste.
-
Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome Shares nonfiction, psychology, science -
Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You Shares nonfiction, psychology, science -
Kidding Ourselves: The Hidden Power of Self-Deception Shares nonfiction, psychology, self-help -
Paranormality: Why We See What Isn't There Shares nonfiction, psychology, science
“People who read Tricks of the Mind tend to reach for these next.”
“If you want more of the same (psychology about religion), start with these.”
“If it was the science that hooked you, try one of these.”
-
You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself
-
The Tell: The Little Clues That Reveal Big Truths about Who We Are
-
The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry
-
The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time
