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Derren Brown is a Svengali at Empire, March

Derren Brown has something evil on his mind for his latest show, Svengali. This is the master of magic, mind control and manipulation’s fifth tour.

On stage as well as on TV Derren is in a class of his own, exhilarating audiences with his unique brand of intelligent and theatrical entertainment. His Mind Control, Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat and Events programmes have garnered rave reviews and awards. His specials have provoked much controversy and acclaim and further consolidated his reputation as a performer prepared to constantly challenge and break boundaries.

He has also received much praise for his best-selling book, Tricks of the Mind, which has currently sold over 360,000 copies. He has also enjoyed considerable success in America, when his show Derren Brown: Mind Control, was screened on NBC’s Sci-Fi Channel. Derren’s most recent TV special was Derren Brown: Hero at 30,000 Feet, which again caused controversy whilst capturing considerable acclaim. His new book entitled Confessions of a Conjuror was published in October 2010.

Derren Brown – Svengali is at the Liverpool Empire from 22 – 26 March.