Derren Brown at the Blackpool opera house

[leethefish]

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.

[AndrewT]

Derren Brown live is boss.

[DaveShoelace]

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.

 

[leethefish]

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.
 

i don't know what to make of any of these things he does.... i mean how can he know!!
 that said i love his TV shows so really like the idea of seeing him live.

[DaveShoelace]

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.
 

i don't know what to make of any of these things he does.... i mean how can he know!!
 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.

[leethefish]

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.
 

i don't know what to make of any of these things he does.... i mean how can he know!!
 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.

is this the book?

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!

[DaveShoelace]

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.
 

i don't know what to make of any of these things he does.... i mean how can he know!!
 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.

is this the book?

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.

[leethefish]

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.
 

i don't know what to make of any of these things he does.... i mean how can he know!!
 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.

is this the book?

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.

ordered thanks mate

[gatso]

yeah, great book

[outragous76]

Does it get better?

Ive tried to read it twice and really struggle to get into it

[gatso]

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

[TheChipPrince]

I've been to see him live 4 times, inc at Blackpool.  You'll have a blast.

[Graham C]

Same from me, seen him twice now and both times have been brilliant.

[kinboshi]

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.

[leethefish]

From Blackpool and parents/mates still there. Also seen Derren Brown - really good show, well, amazing!

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.

Great thanks for  this mate prob go for the Hilton If its not too expensive will pm you nearer the time about the poker