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Title: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on February 03, 2012, 05:37:39 PM MR & MRS FISH have booked to go see Derron Brown at the Blackpool opera house,
Anyone ever been to see one of his shows? anyone live in blackpool that can recommend places to stay and eat? anyone a reg at the grosvenor in blackpool...... is sunday night any good (the show is Mon night)so it would be rude not to play the pokers if we there anyway ! or is there anywhere better to play? its not till April but want to book a hotel or b&b asap thanks in advance. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: AndrewT on February 03, 2012, 06:10:54 PM Derren Brown live is boss.
Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: DaveShoelace on February 03, 2012, 06:21:18 PM I saw him live a few years back, he was absolutely superb.
He did this thing where he got the audience to throw a ball around to each other and stopped it on a girl next to me, got her on stage, told her to think of a friend but dont say their name, then stared at her for ages, then simply said: "Richard................Orson?" Of course he nailed it right away, then the girl came and sat back down and all her friends (Who knew this Richard Orson fellow) and her were going crazy for the rest of the show and the interval. I was privvy to her conversations after and her reaction seemed uber genuine. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on February 03, 2012, 06:27:21 PM I saw him live a few years back, he was absolutely superb. i don't know what to make of any of these things he does.... i mean how can he know!!He did this thing where he got the audience to throw a ball around to each other and stopped it on a girl next to me, got her on stage, told her to think of a friend but dont say their name, then stared at her for ages, then simply said: "Richard................Orson?" Of course he nailed it right away, then the girl came and sat back down and all her friends (Who knew this Richard Orson fellow) and her were going crazy for the rest of the show and the interval. I was privvy to her conversations after and her reaction seemed uber genuine. that said i love his TV shows so really like the idea of seeing him live. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: DaveShoelace on February 03, 2012, 06:30:57 PM I saw him live a few years back, he was absolutely superb. i don't know what to make of any of these things he does.... i mean how can he know!!He did this thing where he got the audience to throw a ball around to each other and stopped it on a girl next to me, got her on stage, told her to think of a friend but dont say their name, then stared at her for ages, then simply said: "Richard................Orson?" Of course he nailed it right away, then the girl came and sat back down and all her friends (Who knew this Richard Orson fellow) and her were going crazy for the rest of the show and the interval. I was privvy to her conversations after and her reaction seemed uber genuine. that said i love his TV shows so really like the idea of seeing him live. If you read his book, you wont know how he does most of his stuff, but you will have a better general idea. The thing that I love about DB is that I think there is more mystery and beguilement when you realise it is not magic, but just sheer hard work and talent, that makes him do what he does. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on February 03, 2012, 06:41:29 PM I saw him live a few years back, he was absolutely superb. i don't know what to make of any of these things he does.... i mean how can he know!!He did this thing where he got the audience to throw a ball around to each other and stopped it on a girl next to me, got her on stage, told her to think of a friend but dont say their name, then stared at her for ages, then simply said: "Richard................Orson?" Of course he nailed it right away, then the girl came and sat back down and all her friends (Who knew this Richard Orson fellow) and her were going crazy for the rest of the show and the interval. I was privvy to her conversations after and her reaction seemed uber genuine. that said i love his TV shows so really like the idea of seeing him live. If you read his book, you wont know how he does most of his stuff, but you will have a better general idea. The thing that I love about DB is that I think there is more mystery and beguilement when you realise it is not magic, but just sheer hard work and talent, that makes him do what he does. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tricks-Mind-Derren-Brown/dp/1905026358/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328294243&sr=1-1 it looks the best...but you know what they say about judging a book by its cover ....id Rather ask an experienced journalist like your good self! Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: DaveShoelace on February 03, 2012, 06:46:59 PM I saw him live a few years back, he was absolutely superb. i don't know what to make of any of these things he does.... i mean how can he know!!He did this thing where he got the audience to throw a ball around to each other and stopped it on a girl next to me, got her on stage, told her to think of a friend but dont say their name, then stared at her for ages, then simply said: "Richard................Orson?" Of course he nailed it right away, then the girl came and sat back down and all her friends (Who knew this Richard Orson fellow) and her were going crazy for the rest of the show and the interval. I was privvy to her conversations after and her reaction seemed uber genuine. that said i love his TV shows so really like the idea of seeing him live. If you read his book, you wont know how he does most of his stuff, but you will have a better general idea. The thing that I love about DB is that I think there is more mystery and beguilement when you realise it is not magic, but just sheer hard work and talent, that makes him do what he does. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tricks-Mind-Derren-Brown/dp/1905026358/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328294243&sr=1-1 it looks the best...but you know what they say about judging a book by its cover ....id Rather ask an experienced journalist like your good self! Yes thats the one, its awesome, also very funny, and the memory section shows you things you will use for the rest of your life. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on February 03, 2012, 07:05:17 PM I saw him live a few years back, he was absolutely superb. i don't know what to make of any of these things he does.... i mean how can he know!!He did this thing where he got the audience to throw a ball around to each other and stopped it on a girl next to me, got her on stage, told her to think of a friend but dont say their name, then stared at her for ages, then simply said: "Richard................Orson?" Of course he nailed it right away, then the girl came and sat back down and all her friends (Who knew this Richard Orson fellow) and her were going crazy for the rest of the show and the interval. I was privvy to her conversations after and her reaction seemed uber genuine. that said i love his TV shows so really like the idea of seeing him live. If you read his book, you wont know how he does most of his stuff, but you will have a better general idea. The thing that I love about DB is that I think there is more mystery and beguilement when you realise it is not magic, but just sheer hard work and talent, that makes him do what he does. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tricks-Mind-Derren-Brown/dp/1905026358/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328294243&sr=1-1 it looks the best...but you know what they say about judging a book by its cover ....id Rather ask an experienced journalist like your good self! Yes thats the one, its awesome, also very funny, and the memory section shows you things you will use for the rest of your life. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: gatso on February 03, 2012, 08:16:43 PM yeah, great book
Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: outragous76 on February 03, 2012, 08:18:18 PM Does it get better?
Ive tried to read it twice and really struggle to get into it Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: gatso on February 03, 2012, 08:20:00 PM no, it actually gets worse. I loved the start but thought it tailed off at the end but overall was excellent. if you don't like the first bit then I doubt you're going to get into it
Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: TheChipPrince on February 04, 2012, 12:43:15 AM I've been to see him live 4 times, inc at Blackpool. You'll have a blast.
Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: Graham C on February 04, 2012, 09:19:38 AM Same from me, seen him twice now and both times have been brilliant.
Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: kinboshi on February 04, 2012, 09:25:04 AM no, it actually gets worse. I loved the start but thought it tailed off at the end but overall was excellent. if you don't like the first bit then I doubt you're going to get into it Thought the whole book was good and easy to read. Think I read it through in a day or two. As for Derren Brown, very clever bloke who's worth listening to beyond his main stagecraft and 'magic' stuff. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on February 04, 2012, 03:55:37 PM From Blackpool and parents/mates still there. Also seen Derren Brown - really good show, well, amazing! Great thanks for this mate prob go for the Hilton If its not too expensive will pm you nearer the time about the poker Hotels I'm not the best on, but it all depends on your budget really. I'm guessing Hilton is a safe bet, and its not far into town. B & B's are a mixed bag - some great boutique ones I've heard and some right dives. My mate stayed at the 'Big Blue Hotel' next to the Pleasure Beach and across the road from G Casino. He recommended it, but he's from Burnley so I don't go much by what he says... What kinda food do you like when eating out? Can recommend some good places but obv diet dictates - also alot of the better ones are a little outside of Blackpool. Check the G casino website, but as far as I remember the best Sunday tourney is at the Mint/Circus/Genting place at North Shore (about 7 quid in a taxi). Its got the best deep structure and more players. That said you can play the Sunday afternoon in G casino and if you bust head to here (starts at 1800 I think). However, highly recommend the cash game in G casino. Softest 1/2 game I've ever ever played in. Lots and lots of gamble (PM me for details if you want). Play solid and you'll print money. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: mondatoo on February 04, 2012, 03:59:51 PM Wish I'd knew about this before tickets went on sale, can only get shit seats for Newcastle :(
Enjoy. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on February 04, 2012, 04:18:54 PM Wish I'd knew about this before tickets went on sale, can only get shit seats for Newcastle :( thanks mate ....we got front row seats paid over the odds on ebay though!Enjoy. if you dont mind paying over the odds http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-DERREN-BROWN-TICKETS-NEWCASTLE-THEATRE-ROYAL-10-MAY-/280818103229?pt=UK_Tickets_Tickets_LE&hash=item41621033bd Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: mondatoo on February 04, 2012, 04:22:34 PM Wish I'd knew about this before tickets went on sale, can only get shit seats for Newcastle :( thanks mate ....we got front row seats paid over the odds on ebay though!Enjoy. if you dont mind paying over the odds http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-DERREN-BROWN-TICKETS-NEWCASTLE-THEATRE-ROYAL-10-MAY-/280818103229?pt=UK_Tickets_Tickets_LE&hash=item41621033bd Sure would pay that to see Derren Brown, I've getting tickets anyway, sitting it the cheap seats right at the back, meh, still should be good. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on February 04, 2012, 04:25:20 PM yes i know what you mean i only paid half that for blackpool!
Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: mondatoo on February 04, 2012, 04:26:15 PM yes i know what you mean i only paid half that for blackpool! I paid £45 for two tickets. Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on March 31, 2012, 08:29:57 AM This is monday .......so looking forward to it travelling up tomorrow and staying at the hilton got a great deal from hotels.com.
had some great advice about the poker from jjandellis and hope to catch up with him on sunday. if i Rob a security van next week not my fault!! Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on April 03, 2012, 11:46:25 AM This was a brillaiant show ... If you get the chance please go see it.
I won't spoil it for anyone that's booked to go but it's is truly amazing !!! Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on April 04, 2012, 05:00:30 PM This was a brilliant show ... If you get the chance please go see it. I won't spoil it for anyone that's booked to go but it's is truly amazing !!! Did u upset anymore locals/spill anymore pints??? do people in blackpool not know full tilt closed its doors owing zillions of pounds to folk!? anyway that was the waitress not me ! Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: leethefish on September 18, 2012, 09:44:42 PM The show we went to see (not the actual one)
Svengali Is on tv channel 4 now! It's fantastic !! Title: Re: Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house Post by: tonytats on September 19, 2012, 08:57:00 PM Try the Leyton club for a night out ,if you like working men's clubs type nights out .last time I was there they still had a men only bar ,proper oop north night out IMO ,then steak nkidney pudding chips peas n gravy on way home superb lee
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