What technique does he use, and why wouldn't it be fit for me? I have quite a lot of money behind me.

Do not assume money is the issue here. It could be a lot to do with technique, which would warrant a seasoned professional. And Lawboy said he only has an idea about what he uses, he did not say he knew what Derren used. If you're talking about the cat drawing thing during one of his shows, it's very easy to do. If you're talking about the names during the lie detection thing, a bit harder. Even harder still was the 20 questions effect he did in his last show (at least if he used the method I know about).

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Acidus Novus has nothing to do with the Center Tear. Maybe you should have researched what I said before you knocked it down.

Peek Performances has one Center Tear in it - the rest of the material in it is related to Peeks.

Acidus Novus is brilliant when done correctly. Wayne Houchin taught it on Stigmata with no motivation, but Richard Osterlind has a lot of motivation for using it. It works so much better with an actual reason to use it.

Yeah - in my opinion with the right motivation and set-up and reasoning - it's as close to as real as we can get. And you don't need an overly priced impression pad or anything.

Osterlind's watch routine is a perfect example of how to use it right.

I didn't mention Wayne Houchin's because I thought the way he used it was pointless. So I guess I agree with you there.

Anybody interested in effects using this peek and some Center Tear work really should check out Mind Index by Bill Cushman. Every time somebody has to write something down - he has really good reasons for it. And he doesn't draw a stupid circle on the paper for a center tear. He has a lot of really good ideas. He is highly influenced by Peek Performances - which also teaches how to have a reason for those things.

The best way to think of it is like this:

The only differences between what Derren does and what the alternative(s) I suggested allow you to do, is being able to read multiple people's minds at once, and needing to take a pad or clipboard from the spectator once they've finished drawing/writing. Also he can do it with slightly greater reliability. Apart from that, they're exactly the same and have the same sorts of restrictions.

The amount of difference as perceived by the audience is close to none.

The difference in price/time/skill/whatever between the two options is absolutely massive.

So the additional amount you invest is probably not worth the additional abilities you get. So it's only appropriate if it's imperative that you require them.

Derren Brown uses an impression device. A VERY expensive one

It did occure to me that the entire table might be one big impression device x)

It isn't.

What is then?


(note to self: patent giant impression device table)

Stop asking us for exactly what something is. Start asking us for resources, if any. Saying "what is it then?" isn't asking for a resource. It is asking for how it is done. You want to be like Derren? Start reading every mentalism book you can get your hands on. Then read up on all the hypnosis books you can get your hands on. Start performing both when you're ready (right now, you're not). And eventually you MIGHT get good enough to become like Derren. However, given that you both live in the same area (geographically, somewhat), chances are your success rate is far lower. If you lived somewhere in North America, for example, your chances would be much higher of landing a similar tv show or set of shows. NO MORE DERREN CLONES PLEASE!!

yes.
that's basically what i've been trying to say.