|
|
Go to page [Previous] 1~2~3~4~5~6 [Next] | ||||||||||
theothermentalist![]() New user 21 Posts ![]() |
It was a great show. Much like others have said it was largely a reworking-of/best-of performance. The real delight is listening to him speak, honestly. Forget the methods, subtleties, or machinations of the tricks themselves. His ability to frame the experience and to make every single revelation its own wonderful moment is where his true virtuosity shows itself.
-Tom Kennedy
My Site |
|||||||||
Robb![]() Inner circle 1293 Posts ![]() |
I agree with the above... And I'll say for the record after seeing this show... Derren is the best living mentalist on the planet! And this show is PURE mentalism. No stunts, nothing leaning towards magic... It has some of the big production aspects his UK shows are known for, but way stripped down which I prefer. It really was an amazing show and any doubt I had that Derren in the best in the game have been erased. He is absolutely the best... brilliant actor, consummate showman, and clearly loves and respects his audiences. Incredibly inspiring for me.
|
|||||||||
Fred E. Bert![]() Veteran user New York, NY 359 Posts ![]() |
I went with Robb on Saturday and I concur. It was exhilarating to see Derren live for the first time, especially in such a small venue (200 seats). Most of the show was a "best of" compilation as mentioned above, yet the show felt fresh, had flow, and a strong theme. I watched it through the eyes of a layman without analyzing methods, only enjoying the theater of it -- and it's a great piece of theater. Derren is a showman through-and-through, and the fact that he puts on that show night after night, sometimes twice in a day, is most impressive.
I had told Robb that I had a strong feeling that I would be selected for something. And sure enough, Derren picked me to be a "receiver" because he thought I'd be good at it! ![]() |
|||||||||
Robb![]() Inner circle 1293 Posts ![]() |
Oh, one thing... magicians and mentalists who go to the show... PLEASE stop with the "whooping" ("Wooo! Wooo!") after every reveal. It sounds out of place, is not what normal audience members are doing, and I'm sure is annoying to Derren. It's not a Penguin Live lecture you know... Even my wife did "whoop it up" at the end of the show, but during during the show, reign it in a bit guys!
|
|||||||||
Alwow![]() Special user Los Angeles 548 Posts ![]() |
I would agree with most that has been mentioned already. Derren is clearly a skilled performer and showman. Witnessing him live you did get the sense he is a trained actor as much as a mentalist.
With that said, for me personally I felt he was a little "too" comfortable on stage. There wasn't enough excitement from him which is infectious for the audience. My wife paid me a huge compliment following the show saying, "Yes, he's really good but, you're not that far off from him." And she's just as tough of a critic of mine as I am.
"Everything I show you is the truth... And the truth is the loveliest of lies"
|
|||||||||
Robb![]() Inner circle 1293 Posts ![]() |
Wow, I don't agree with that at all! He was dripping with charisma and energy when we saw him on Saturday. When did you go?
|
|||||||||
Alwow![]() Special user Los Angeles 548 Posts ![]() |
We went last Friday.
"Everything I show you is the truth... And the truth is the loveliest of lies"
|
|||||||||
Alwow![]() Special user Los Angeles 548 Posts ![]() |
To his credit, it did feel like there was a halftime adjustment made and he brought it more for the second act.
"Everything I show you is the truth... And the truth is the loveliest of lies"
|
|||||||||
Fred E. Bert![]() Veteran user New York, NY 359 Posts ![]() |
Maybe he had an off night, or he's still trying to gauge the New York audience, but "not enough excitement from him" sounds nothing like the Derren Brown I saw on Saturday. He was absolutely infectious for the full 2 hours and 15 minutes. I kept looking back at the audience and I saw smiles, gasps, people sitting upright and forward in their seats, fully focused, and lots of "What the HELL?" looks. I bumped into my doctor on the way out and he said "What WAS that? That completely blew my mind!" Ironically, my doctor shares a practice with David Blaine's doctor!
|
|||||||||
Alwow![]() Special user Los Angeles 548 Posts ![]() |
Yeah it sounds like it. I would agree he did seem to be gauging what works and what doesn't.
"Everything I show you is the truth... And the truth is the loveliest of lies"
|
|||||||||
TheDirectionalist![]() Special user I predict that I will have this many posts when you read this: 920 Posts ![]() |
I'm honestly thinking about going again if it isn't sold out..
Website: www.mindreaderdd.com
|
|||||||||
elimagic![]() Inner circle Is the number you're thinking of... 1536 Posts ![]() |
Headed to see him tomorrow... cannot wait!
-Eli |
|||||||||
Bob Baker![]() Inner circle 1104 Posts ![]() |
One thing to keep in mind is that about half the audience consist of Atlantic Theater subscription holders. So they're coming to the show with virtually no knowledge of who Derren is or what he does. He's just part of their subscription series. So they don't know what to make of him. This is a far cry from the usual UK audiences, who know exactly who he is and what they're coming to see. In the UK, when DB makes his entrance, the crowd erupts in cheers. The night I went, my wife and I started the applause when the lights came up on him, and we were joined by about ¼ to ⅓ of the audience. I think that once the reviews in the NY papers come out and word-of-mouth begins, the energy in the audience will increase significantly.
|
|||||||||
Steve Suss![]() Inner circle 1193 Posts ![]() |
I saw it Saturday night and it was great. I expected it to be great and was not disappointed. Unfortunately I missed the first half hour due to the midtown tunnel having only one lane open going into the city. It took me 2 1/2 hours to get into the city from Nassau County Long Island. My friend and his wife missed the whole show. Anyone traveling from outside of the city should allow plenty of extra time or better yet take a train.
Other than the difficulty in traveling to the show my family and I loved every bit of it. Derren Brown is a master at what he does. |
|||||||||
NRmind![]() New user 57 Posts ![]() |
Caught the show last night and absolutely loved it. I didn't realize it was going to be a greatest hits of sort but still very impressed. Honestly was able to cross this off my bucket list and that is priceless!
It was also interesting to see him handle minor hiccups as well as deliver punchlines with the naturalness of a first time delivery. Just an absolute top class performance. I wish I knew more of this thread prior. Would have loved to meet some of you in person. |
|||||||||
Orlan![]() Loyal user Washington 220 Posts ![]() |
Quote:
On May 1, 2017, NRmind wrote: I'll be there on the afternoon show Saturday June 3, just in case someone else has tickets for the same date. (and I'll be seeing Derek Delgaudio the day before!) |
|||||||||
LukePreston![]() Regular user 137 Posts ![]() |
Went tonight. My third time seeing DB live and my favourite, partly due to the small theatre. The guy is such a consummate performer.
Celeb watch: Actor Dylan Baker was there, someone said they saw Stephen Sondheim, and I THINK I saw David Mamet but not certain. |
|||||||||
truman![]() Special user 635 Posts ![]() |
Got my ticket for tomorrow night, the same day the President returns to NYC for the first time since his inauguration. Hmm...
|
|||||||||
Robb![]() Inner circle 1293 Posts ![]() |
I loved it so much I'm going again on the 25th!
|
|||||||||
ed wood![]() Special user 658 Posts ![]() |
Have there been any press reviews yet?
|
|||||||||
The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Penny for your thoughts » » Derren Brown NYC Debut This Spring (34 Likes) | ||||||||||
Go to page [Previous] 1~2~3~4~5~6 [Next] |
[ Top of Page ] |
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2021 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.19 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < ![]() ![]() ![]() |