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Confessions of a Conjuror Kindle Edition

by Derren Brown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 691 ratings

The inside of Derren Brown's head is a strange and mysterious place. Now you can climb inside and wander around. Find out just how Derren's mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today.

Obsessed with magic and illusions since childhood, Derren's life to date has been an extraordinary journey and here, in Confessions of a Conjuror, he allows us all to join him on a magical mystery tour - to the centre of his brain... Taking as his starting point the various stages of a conjuring trick he's performing in a crowded restaurant, Derren's endlessly engaging narrative wanders through subjects from all points of the compass, from the history of magic and the fundamentals of psychology to the joys of internet shopping and the proper use of Parmesan cheese. Brilliant, hilarious and entirely unlike anything else you have ever read before, Confessions of a Conjuror is also a complete and utter joy.

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  1. Print length
    299 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Transworld Digital
  4. Publication date
    14 Oct. 2010
  5. File size
    5.2 MB
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"There are certain things you know you want from a particular autobiography. The stuff you neither hope for nor expect - that's the author's real gift of self. Derren Brown - who reads his 'Confessions of a Conjuror' with the same elegance and warmth he brings to his mindboggling performances. The audio is a rich and easy joy from beginning to end." (Bella Todd Time Out)

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The UK's best loved illusionist takes us on a journey to the centre of his brain

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0040GJJN4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Transworld Digital (14 Oct. 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 691 ratings

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Customers find the book a palpable and brilliant read, appreciating its wittiness and fascinating insights into Derren's mind. The writing style receives mixed reactions - while some find the prose elegant, others note it can be ranty at times. Customers describe the book as unusual and entertaining, with one review highlighting its light-hearted nature and ending that made them smile.

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48 customers mention ‘Enjoyment’48 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a palpable, beautiful, and brilliant read.

"I totally get this book - it is fantastic! It is not another repeat of Tricks of the Mind (equally brilliant) but completely different in style...." Read more

"...A very interesting take on a Biography format, and highly enjoyable...." Read more

"...a truly personal autobiography - very honest, very funny and not at all mawkish - what more do you want?..." Read more

"Fairly interesting read, quite fascinated with his work so interesting to learn a bit more about him, not too bad" Read more

42 customers mention ‘Humor’39 positive3 negative

Customers find the book humorous, describing it as a wonderful rambling story and very entertaining, with one customer noting it's more playful than Tricks of the Mind.

"...The story weaves in and out as does Derren's performance on stage which moves seamlessly from one piece to another and backwards and forwards,..." Read more

"...Whilst it sounds quite like Tricks of The Mind, the narrative is really rather different. And surprisingly creative...." Read more

"...it was then indeed, a truly personal autobiography - very honest, very funny and not at all mawkish - what more do you want?..." Read more

"...For me, the strength of this funny, joyful autobiography is that it isn’t really about one person but about the tics and obsessions of *all* people,..." Read more

29 customers mention ‘Insight’26 positive3 negative

Customers find the book insightful, particularly appreciating the fascinating look into the author's mind and psychological dynamics.

"...able to try out different techniques is really fun and you are a good teacher...." Read more

"...Opening up his life time of knowledge and research I feel enlightened and invigorated, and inspired to further my reading on some of the subjects..." Read more

"...And very good it was then indeed, a truly personal autobiography - very honest, very funny and not at all mawkish - what more do you want?..." Read more

"Fairly interesting read, quite fascinated with his work so interesting to learn a bit more about him, not too bad" Read more

4 customers mention ‘Emotivation’4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one describing it as a light-hearted autobiography that made them smile at the end.

"...The ending really made me smile! It's definitely a book to re-read again and again...." Read more

"...For me, the strength of this funny, joyful autobiography is that it isn’t really about one person but about the tics and obsessions of *all* people,..." Read more

"...as intriguing as Derren Brown,and to find out how funny and light-hearted he can be when not performing...." Read more

"...Emotive and thought provoking, very clever indeed with its multi-dimensional feel to it, revolving around a particular event then expanding out into..." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Accuracy’3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the accuracy of the book.

"...So funny and very relative to much i have experienced in life and i know others will think this also...." Read more

"...Very well written and rather hilarious." Read more

"Exact, truthful and downright funny..." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Contentment’3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book contentment-inducing, with one mentioning pleasurable feelings throughout and another noting it provides relaxation.

"...A relaxation one would be awesome and while you are snuggling down with your trusty earplugs you can think about all of your fans dozing off to..." Read more

"...among many chuckles and smiles and ascertain other pleasurable feelings throughout...." Read more

"...that he seems to have found some equilibrium and, (dare I say it), contentment. What I had not realised is that he is a fantastic artist too...." Read more

23 customers mention ‘Writing style’14 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style of the book, with some praising its elegant prose while others find it ranty at times.

"...repeat of Tricks of the Mind (equally brilliant) but completely different in style...." Read more

"...Got bored with it. I like his performances, he's a clever guy but not a writer." Read more

"...previous work Tricks Of The Mind, and enjoyed his style greatly, I was consumed with excitment with the thought of him writing..." Read more

"...I’m currently rereading this while reading the most beautifully written, transcendent autobiography by Armistead Maupin, and they are giving me..." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Mystery content’3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the mystery content of the book, with some finding it unusual while others describe it as incoherent.

"Entertaining and unusual." Read more

"Like the man himself: very, very odd, but endlessly charming, funny and fascinating...." Read more

"Definitely unusual!..." Read more

"Unusual but really interesting..." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Jazzy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genius!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 December 2010
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    I totally get this book - it is fantastic! It is not another repeat of Tricks of the Mind (equally brilliant) but completely different in style. I bought the book and the audio CD and I found the audio CD easier to follow because there is so much going on, it's sometimes difficult to keep up (when I'm reading at night before going to sleep). Reading the book or listening to the CD is almost like being at one of Derren's shows. The story weaves in and out as does Derren's performance on stage which moves seamlessly from one piece to another and backwards and forwards, whirling you here, there and everywhere to baffle and astound you. If you've read or listened to the chapter "Magic" from "Tricks of the Mind", then the way Derren describes how to perform a simple trick is kind of how this book is put together. I love the footnotes which remind me a little of Terry Pratchett's style, often funny with laugh out loud moments. The ending really made me smile! It's definitely a book to re-read again and again.

    Perhaps Derren (I know you love Amazon so maybe you will read this review?!) you would narrate some more audio CDs like the Hypnosis, Magic & Memory chapters from Tricks of the Mind. Being able to try out different techniques is really fun and you are a good teacher. I've already tried other similar memory techniques but yours are the best. A relaxation one would be awesome and while you are snuggling down with your trusty earplugs you can think about all of your fans dozing off to sleep to the sound of your dulcet tones.

    If you're not Derren and you want to know more about his earplugs and other personal habits then you need to buy this book!

    And finally - if you've read the book, before writing your review just remember Derren's wise words - "be kind".
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  • J. McGhee
    4.0 out of 5 stars The mesmerizing, majestic, message of a magic man.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2010
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    Being a fan I had this book on pre-order for quite some time. Having read his previous work Tricks Of The Mind, and enjoyed his style greatly, I was consumed with excitment with the thought of him writing another book. A soon as this tome plonked onto my doormat (by the way, thank you Amazon for getting this to me on the day of release, considering I opted for free delivery) I opened it up and began reading and just couldn't put it down.

    Having already made plain that I am a fan, it is clear that I'm likely to run parallel to Derren Browns feelings on various things and his points of view. At least that was my feeling before the book arrived. I was delighted to have some of my views on things challenged or at least adjusted. Opening up his life time of knowledge and research I feel enlightened and invigorated, and inspired to further my reading on some of the subjects and authors that Derren alluded to in this latest work.

    Whilst it sounds quite like Tricks of The Mind, the narrative is really rather different. And surprisingly creative. It basically follows a trick in a resturant, with each element of the trick allowing him to go off onto a tangent, either on the psychological meaning or to reveal his personal experience/history. A very interesting take on a Biography format, and highly enjoyable.

    With the humour, wit, deep knowledge and compassion of the performer/writer we all know and adore. I urge you to buy this interesting and genuine page turner.
    21 people found this helpful
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  • avid reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yes it's stylised, but that's no bad thing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2011
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    I held off reading this for a long time, I'm a fan of Derren Brown and didn't want the disappointing experience of a poor biography from someone I like (a pale shade of discovering someone you admire is a bore), so having read the reviews I waited. Curiosity overcame me in the end though and I'm very glad it did. Yes the structure is unusual and yes there are a lot of footnotes (though I thought these were a rather charming conceit - I'm a sucker for a good footnote) - but after a chapter or so I easily got into the swing of it. And very good it was then indeed, a truly personal autobiography - very honest, very funny and not at all mawkish - what more do you want? Some reviews have criticised Derren's vocabulary - rather rude, surely you can describe your own life in whichever words you chose, but I think they rather miss the point, there's some fairly tongue in cheek pedantry about the odd word, but nothing out of the ordinary. Others have criticised the opening chapters as being full of self loathing and made it sound like this is an indulgence - I honestly don't think there's an unusual amount here, don't we all feel like idiots when placed in difficult and public situations? I'll finish with the highest praise I think you can give a piece of autobiography - as soon as I finished it, I ordered Tricks of the Mind because I didn't want to let go of Derren's authorial voice so quickly.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 September 2013
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    Fairly interesting read, quite fascinated with his work so interesting to learn a bit more about him, not too bad
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  • Mª A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maravilloso
    Reviewed in Spain on 6 December 2020
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    Buen libro, muy bueno, bastante entretenido de leer y muy interesante
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    Reviewed in Spain on 6 December 2020
    Buen libro, muy bueno, bastante entretenido de leer y muy interesante
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  • Nicola S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bravo e simpatico Derren !
    Reviewed in Italy on 27 February 2014
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    Libro autobiografico, ben narrato. Molti episodi simpatici e divertenti. Essere in bravo mago non è questione solo di manual dexterity.
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  • Patrice Bergeron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 7 February 2016
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    Book in excellent shape
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  • Mitchell Mason
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
    Reviewed in the United States on 8 April 2013
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    Everything you expect from Derren Brown. Delightfully funny, charming and interesting. A different type of autobiography that reads very well. Shares many experiences that we all go through outselfs without realizing it. Its rewarding to know that so many others share the common experiences that Derren talks about. Must read for Derren Brown fans.
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  • magodok
    5.0 out of 5 stars Increíble
    Reviewed in Mexico on 10 February 2017
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    Excelente libro. Humor inglés rebuscado. Este libro es un viajesote si eres mago y tienes deficit de atención. Si eres fan, las risas se te salen
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