Derren Brown: The Specials
From Apocalypse to Russian Roulette, The Heist and much more, Derren Brown showcases his unique, uncanny ability to misdirect, manipulate and mesmerise, in a wide range of special shows
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This stunt is dangerous and was performed by professionals. It should never be copied.

First shown: Sun 5 Oct 2003 | 50 mins

Derren re-creates a seance and challenges some of the most prevalent myths of spiritualism

First shown: Mon 31 May 2004 | 52 mins

Derren Brown sets out once again to demonstrate just how easy it is to dupe people

First shown: Fri 7 Jan 2005 | 49 mins

Be prepared for plenty of Derren Brown's brand of magic and mind-games

First shown: Sun 29 May 2005 | 53 mins

Can Derren persuade responsible businessmen and women to steal £100,000?

First shown: Wed 4 Jan 2006 | 49 mins

Derren invents a system to beat the bookmakers and predict the outcome of six horse races

First shown: Fri 1 Feb 2008 | 48 mins

Derren attempts to control the nation and literally stick viewers to their sofas

First shown: Fri 18 Sep 2009 | 48 mins

Derren conducts a nationwide experiment in remote viewing - do psychic powers exist?

First shown: Fri 25 Sep 2009 | 49 mins

Derren tries to beat the roulette table - with help from an unsuspecting viewer

First shown: Fri 2 Oct 2009 | 47 mins

Can a member of public face their fears and rise to Derren's life-changing challenge?

First shown: Wed 8 Sep 2010 | 55 mins

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