Derren Brown Shocks Martin Freeman And Amanda Abbington

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2014
  • Psychological illusionist Derren Brown amazes Sherlock stars Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington with just a single pack of cards. Can you figure out how he does it?
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  • @ZapOKill
    @ZapOKill 6 лет назад +2390

    those two are clearly actors

    • @eyesopen66
      @eyesopen66 5 лет назад +105

      ZapOKill
      Well spotted Sir! You really do have a keen eye for spotting actor's? Brilliant!

    • @AshManzarek
      @AshManzarek 5 лет назад +75

      @@eyesopen66 why can nobody on RUclips take a fucking joke? Idiot

    • @AstraeaFae
      @AstraeaFae 5 лет назад +119

      AshManzarek I think that person did get the joke and responded with another lmao but not sure

    • @mattygee1402
      @mattygee1402 5 лет назад +61

      AshManzarek r/whooooosh

    • @rossshepherd9836
      @rossshepherd9836 5 лет назад +20

      @@eyesopen66, actors, no need for an apostrophe. Idiot.

  • @bullsquid42
    @bullsquid42 9 лет назад +871

    Oh thank god. No cancer money after all.

    • @Joey_ott
      @Joey_ott 7 лет назад +60

      bullsquid42 he probably still donated he's a good guy

    • @lapelcelery42
      @lapelcelery42 7 лет назад +80

      While performing the trick, he hypnotised the audience into donating $100 each.

    • @stitch626123
      @stitch626123 4 года назад +4

      It's such a bizarre thing at that point he knew 100% the trick had worked, why make a spectacle of it.

    • @guipa
      @guipa 4 года назад +35

      @@stitch626123because it's his job?

    • @SquidandCatAdventures
      @SquidandCatAdventures 4 года назад +9

      I'm sure he wound up donating it anyway. But I think it would have made it more exciting if he had said that he would donate if the trick does work so that everyone would have an extra reason to celebrate and to feel more invested during the countdown.

  • @balucious
    @balucious 6 лет назад +374

    Incredible and heart-warming ovation for not donating to cancer.

    • @crossbearer6453
      @crossbearer6453 3 года назад +1

      What do u mean. Was he running a scam or something???

    • @jak7826
      @jak7826 2 года назад +11

      @@crossbearer6453 nah it's because he said he'd donate 10k if it failed but it worked

    • @aztecblanchard344
      @aztecblanchard344 2 года назад +13

      He did donate…

    • @onlyme219
      @onlyme219 2 года назад +3

      Ok Mr grumpy

    • @balucious
      @balucious 2 года назад +1

      @@onlyme219 ?

  • @Violka1987
    @Violka1987 9 лет назад +1424

    I think the most amazing trick Derren has ever done is that he's successfully convinced us all he's not psychic.

  • @brockdidenko5729
    @brockdidenko5729 9 лет назад +1215

    Omg BEST TRICK EVER. How did Derren Brown's hair magically appear on Martin Freeman's face!?!?!?!?!!!!!!

    • @Mogwhytho
      @Mogwhytho 7 лет назад +36

      Brock Didenko I know this comment was from like a year ago, but fuck me did it make me laugh 😂

    • @5up5up
      @5up5up 7 лет назад

      lmfao!

    • @christopherrelihan2988
      @christopherrelihan2988 6 лет назад +8

      I like his look better now. I am not gay but I am comfortable with my sexuality and he gets more handsome every year.

    • @baakojernigan7095
      @baakojernigan7095 6 лет назад

      I literally lol'ed

    • @TheClassicWorld
      @TheClassicWorld 6 лет назад +2

      What does that mean? 'I am not gay but I am comfortable with my sexuality'? Surely that just means, 'I'm not a homophobe'.

  • @thesaltyspittoon6867
    @thesaltyspittoon6867 9 лет назад +348

    Easily my favourite illusionist, carries himself well, very original, dresses his acts up but doesn't over do it.

  • @danielsims93
    @danielsims93 8 лет назад +28

    i like how he acts amazed and happy at the end, even though he already knows well before that the trick is coming together perfectly

    • @Scripture-Man
      @Scripture-Man 8 лет назад +1

      +Daniel Sims Stating the obvious but... it's part of the trick. That's what he does every time: pretend stuff.

  • @mattaustin5753
    @mattaustin5753 8 лет назад +429

    Counting to 43 with Derren Brown and friends, Filmed in front of a live studio audience.

    • @Simon0
      @Simon0 8 лет назад +9

      +Matt Austin i counted to 42 the other day! you might not believe it but its true.

    • @Simon0
      @Simon0 8 лет назад +4

      +Matt Austin 43 i meant.

    • @TheClassicWorld
      @TheClassicWorld 6 лет назад +3

      Cards with Friends. Special guest: Derren Brown.

    • @Dragonair08
      @Dragonair08 6 лет назад

      Cards Against Dyscalculia

    • @cragnog
      @cragnog 4 года назад

      with epic music playing

  • @darlington9738
    @darlington9738 3 года назад +20

    i’ve never seen martin laugh like this, i swear to god, i love him

  • @noob_reviews1734
    @noob_reviews1734 4 года назад +14

    6:56 - surely I can’t be the only one to imagine Derren saying “hello Amanda, I want to play a game” in his best Jigsaw voice!

  • @joex8au04
    @joex8au04 9 лет назад +63

    Look at the suspense and surprise he has built into this card trick, something every magician has to learn

    • @larrypass6720
      @larrypass6720 4 года назад +15

      I think it was Blackstone who said, "If you have 100 ways of forcing a card and one way of revealing it, you have one trick; if you have one way of forcing it and 100 ways of revealing it, you have 100 tricks."

  • @haroldclendenen9966
    @haroldclendenen9966 2 года назад +15

    Derren Brown is 99% magician, and 99% showman.

  • @kieranRRPP
    @kieranRRPP 8 лет назад +211

    i always find myself not asking how he does his tricks because honestly i dont care. he could have a wholedeck of 4Hs and i wouldnt care. Its his presentation. His performance and his reputation as a mind reading nutcase that always makes the tricks incredible.

    • @dherreroortiz
      @dherreroortiz 8 лет назад +5

      he kind of told the woman to pick number 9(look back at how he emphasizes the number nine in the story) and she picked 43, which is 52-9. He got lucky and he is good with psychology.
      He prolly had a plan b but I bet this time he got hte easy way out.

    • @ststudios12345
      @ststudios12345 7 лет назад +13

      I dont think he had his entire performance based on luck, it was part of the trick

    • @kmturley1
      @kmturley1 7 лет назад +4

      43 was plan A - long term memory
      9 was plan b - short term memory

    • @johnharwood194
      @johnharwood194 7 лет назад

      SEriously lol???

    • @st0rmforce
      @st0rmforce 7 лет назад +6

      He didn't tell the story until a while after she'd picked the number.

  • @MrKingEsq
    @MrKingEsq 9 лет назад +34

    Missed this last night. Because you have made this readily available to watch, I will donate a tenner right now!!

  • @beatlefan1964
    @beatlefan1964 9 лет назад +62

    Anyone that doubts Derren Brown (and i know of a few cynics myself) should see his stage shows - the end routine of Svengali, for instance, is amazing - also the telephone number at the end of Infamous. Watching them on TV or RUclips is impressive; watching them at the theatre is mind-blowing.

    • @kgt7500
      @kgt7500 9 лет назад +17

      Cynics? Brown doesn't pretend to actually have magical powers. He is very open and honest that what he is doing is performing tricks and illusions. He actually is very outspoken against people (like David Blaine and stage psychics) who pretend to actually be doing supernatural things.

    • @beatlefan1964
      @beatlefan1964 9 лет назад +6

      kgt7500 I know, you're preaching to the converted, but i know people who're convinced that he uses stooges and that members of the audience that come on stage are planted there..... i know that's nonsense and i'm a huge fan, but there are always cynics in life.

    • @beatlefan1964
      @beatlefan1964 9 лет назад +1

      ***** Wally? For what? For knowing people who are cynical? I think Derren's great, I've been to see him live twice.... if you see fit to come on RUclips and insult people, at least explain yourself.

    • @beatlefan1964
      @beatlefan1964 9 лет назад +2

      I started to write a really long reply, but i honestly can't be arsed..... you sir are the dingle berry, so go and play with your yo-yo, or whatever it is that keeps you happy

    • @beatlefan1964
      @beatlefan1964 9 лет назад

      ***** i know you are, but what am i.... lol (not playing anymore)

  • @kmturley1
    @kmturley1 7 лет назад +450

    Original plan:
    - Blue deck is mostly 4 of hearts cards
    - Red deck he places 4 of hearts at position 43 cards from front, 9 cards from back
    - derren choose subject who will be veneurable to impression
    - derren's team expose woman to the number 43 throughout the week e.g. at her work, at home, in emails
    - woman chooses 43 as her number
    Backup plan:
    - there are 9 steps up to the stage,
    - he tells story about when he was 9
    - he can turn the pack over and count the other way if she takes the short term number, instead of the long term number
    - 52 - 9 = 43

    • @johnharwood194
      @johnharwood194 7 лет назад +10

      Fool!

    • @T0pViralVideos
      @T0pViralVideos 7 лет назад +8

      Kim T I guessed nine lol, as he said to guess a number

    • @ollieheath
      @ollieheath 7 лет назад +68

      Whilst I like your thinking, if he counted 9 cards back from the end of the deck, he would reach card 44, not 43.
      52, 51, 50, 49, 48, 47, 46, 45, 44

    • @owenlee6125
      @owenlee6125 7 лет назад +8

      Ollie Heath and this is where he interrupted to jump one card ahead when they reach the 27th card he interrupts to say "what was that 28?" And carries on from there

    • @johnharwood194
      @johnharwood194 7 лет назад +23

      No he doesn't.

  • @jessicaberry7679
    @jessicaberry7679 5 лет назад +36

    "The only woman I'd turn for" 😂

    • @samfm5244
      @samfm5244 4 года назад +1

      Today i learned Derren Brown was gay

    • @macm.3889
      @macm.3889 3 года назад +1

      Was wondering if I had imagined that

  • @manifestasisanubari
    @manifestasisanubari 9 лет назад +127

    Waiting for Sherlock to appear at the comment section and explain everything...or will he?

    • @nicksamuel8324
      @nicksamuel8324 3 года назад +2

      I'd say no one can even hazard a guess at this point.
      Derren = OP

  • @sherlockedvidz7666
    @sherlockedvidz7666 5 лет назад +4

    Martins laugh was so cute :,)))) I’m deadd

  • @berts3639
    @berts3639 9 лет назад +4

    A very clever man. If you listen very carefully to what he is saying he often repeats the words 'free and for' and during his story telling he also repeats the number nine.

  • @craigmorgan4338
    @craigmorgan4338 6 лет назад +3

    He is the master of deception with comedy he has you laughing so hard you don't see what is going on a national treasure for sure!

  • @swardmusic
    @swardmusic 9 лет назад +322

    Crazy how one out of every 52 people in the comments also picked 43!! What are the odds!!

    • @em_pen
      @em_pen 6 лет назад +3

      HAH! Well said ;)

    • @craigbartholomew8283
      @craigbartholomew8283 6 лет назад +34

      The odds are actually higher than 1 in 52. Most people don't pick 1 or 52. 13 is an unpopular number. Odd numbers are picked more than even numbers. Numbers divisable by 10 are less popular as well.

    • @lydiabechtel4555
      @lydiabechtel4555 6 лет назад +5

      It's super awesome and I greatly admire this guy! However, he likely used his story about when he was 9 years old to influence Amanda's answer, and all of our ideas about how it should be 43, since 52-9=43. Very well done though

    • @laurajohnson4086
      @laurajohnson4086 6 лет назад +3

      Lydia Bechtel - nope, Amanda was paid to say 43.

    • @joymoring
      @joymoring 6 лет назад

      I picked 12 lol

  • @MakeLAUGHnotWAR
    @MakeLAUGHnotWAR 9 лет назад

    Thank you for uploading this, I somehow missed it on the night.

  • @ROTINPIECES
    @ROTINPIECES 9 лет назад +1

    the music choreography is either diabolically ingenious or out of pure chance perfect

  • @pauula197
    @pauula197 9 лет назад +42

    I loved the way he mentioned Benedict

  • @sara769075
    @sara769075 9 лет назад +3

    Derren that's the first time I've heard u swear 😂 so funny. Love u Derren!

  • @Pokadot101
    @Pokadot101 9 лет назад +1

    Amanda's face at the end is the best! Lol that was pretty much my reaction too.

  • @mysticmarkthemagician5852
    @mysticmarkthemagician5852 2 года назад

    Love this ACAAN variation. Nice one Darren....as per usall great showmanship. ... love the way you and old idea abd come up with original way of presenting it.

  • @Shadywolf09
    @Shadywolf09 9 лет назад +21

    Martin should be named the next "Epic Beard Man"

    • @---cr8nw
      @---cr8nw 5 лет назад

      It's a very nice beard, but not what most would call "epic", especially in America.

  • @John24464
    @John24464 8 лет назад +90

    Bilbo should have suddenly vanished using his magic ring. That would have put Brown firmly in his place

  • @scottballard5575
    @scottballard5575 7 лет назад

    You can see the 4 of hearts push in his spread...its masterful

  • @indranildas8929
    @indranildas8929 8 месяцев назад

    The card is deceptively forced from a deck which have 90% same cards,
    And the number is a result of some pre-show work.
    Hats off Derren Brown

  • @feverpa
    @feverpa 5 лет назад +26

    What I love about Derren Brown is that his brand of magic "seems" real. You can find "revealed" videos all over RUclips explaining how various magic tricks were done. Derren Brown's magic is different. It defies that kind of explanation. If you watch a lot of Derren Brown, you'll notice that very often his tricks aren't quite perfect - which enhances the illusion that it's not magic. When predicting 3 or 4 cards, and all of them are right except for one - and that one is just the wrong suit or one number off. The audience then believes that it IS really mentalism. He's a genius. It's magic with a "mentalist" angle. His explanation that he plants ideas into people's head is just part of the theater. I don't believe it. It simply wouldn't work often enough to be reliable. Even if 20% of the people didn't take his suggestion, that's failing an awful lot.

    • @aleksabajic2221
      @aleksabajic2221 Год назад +1

      Hahah why are you frustated so much about Derrens Tricks?

  • @jonanice
    @jonanice 9 лет назад +106

    I know how its done, he's clearly an alien & just uses extraterrestrial powers on everyone. omg so obvious

  • @LunyMilky
    @LunyMilky 6 лет назад +1

    This was amazing

  • @johngalvin3124
    @johngalvin3124 2 года назад

    Reminds me to make a donation to Cancer Research, so the trick worked on many levels. Nice one, Derren.

  • @TheKikSmile
    @TheKikSmile 7 лет назад +167

    Lol soundtrack from Saw

    • @AntonioKowatsch
      @AntonioKowatsch 7 лет назад +25

      Well, they like paying games so....

    • @JeremyFernando93
      @JeremyFernando93 6 лет назад +2

      Do you know the name of the soundtrack?

    • @deathtonarwhals7001
      @deathtonarwhals7001 6 лет назад +3

      hello zepp i think??

    • @JeremyFernando93
      @JeremyFernando93 6 лет назад

      thank you!

    • @roxydzey
      @roxydzey 6 лет назад +1

      and it was perfectly placed on time, person who edited this video is genius. the start is right, both the start of the song and the start of the counting, in the end culmination was matched perfectly too - the song and the trick ended just at perfect time. you must to search for a song for a long time to find such a good fit. or there is easier way - to make shorter version of the song, but i hope this one was 100 percent original and it just fitted perfectly (with magic of editor :D)

  • @Arne_Boeses
    @Arne_Boeses 4 года назад +4

    Penn & Teller where you at?

  • @niknakz4339
    @niknakz4339 6 лет назад +2

    the saw music gave me the chills

  • @3dge--runner
    @3dge--runner 9 лет назад

    my fav by far

  • @joshuaoha
    @joshuaoha 9 лет назад +30

    Martin was 43 years old at the time. I wonder if maybe that's how Derren knew she would pick 43? Craziness.

    • @rampasplants8043
      @rampasplants8043 2 года назад

      maybe? in that case the deck would have been a false deck, maybe he switched it out. so the trick itself would have been a combination of mentalism and sleight of hand

  • @Cadeaux_Man
    @Cadeaux_Man 7 лет назад +3

    I felt SO strongly that she was thinking of 43 as she was walking up to the stage

  • @annastahre6019
    @annastahre6019 9 лет назад

    Amazing! Thanks for posting.

  • @DadsWatchingYouTube
    @DadsWatchingYouTube 2 года назад +2

    if i was martin freeman i wouldve just shocked them all and slipped the ring on and dissapeared.

  • @mookie1236
    @mookie1236 8 лет назад +8

    Even if all of the first deck were 4Hs, it may not have been 43 cards in (Amanda could've picked any number between 1 and 52). All the cards in the second deck had to be a proper set as we seen her turning each one over. So assuming the first deck was a random, complete set and that 43 was a number that Amanda randomly picked out, I've no idea how he done this. If you ever get the chance, go see him live! (And don't look for spoilers before hand)

  • @everlasting9292
    @everlasting9292 7 лет назад +5

    "Carefully!"
    "I knooOOOWWW!!""

  • @SuperSkateislife
    @SuperSkateislife 8 лет назад

    the best part in the video is the saw soundtack. gooese bumps😁

  • @trevscribbles
    @trevscribbles 4 года назад +5

    "...and the only woman I'd ever turn for"
    Awwwwww

    • @Utroll
      @Utroll 3 года назад

      the only woman I'd turn FOUR ... brainwashing occured..

  • @flowersandragons
    @flowersandragons 9 лет назад +3

    O god I love her reaction 😂

  • @mrtjm1152
    @mrtjm1152 7 лет назад +1

    "And the old woman I'd turn for" absolute fucking legend Derren :D

  • @SD_702
    @SD_702 2 года назад

    Phew. Almost had to donate.

  • @sSunbeamM
    @sSunbeamM 7 лет назад +180

    4 of farts

  • @floob247
    @floob247 8 лет назад +17

    And Derren Brown yet again finds a way to keep his money xD

  • @Intriguue
    @Intriguue 9 лет назад

    INCREDIBLE

  • @Calamity_Jack
    @Calamity_Jack 6 лет назад +1

    It's amazing how he managed to make his speech come out before his lips moved... incredible.

  • @abbietyler7868
    @abbietyler7868 9 лет назад +5

    martin's laugh is beautiful

  • @EllieFlynn95
    @EllieFlynn95 9 лет назад +4

    I thought of 43 too!!

  • @johndennis4261
    @johndennis4261 6 лет назад

    Lots of four of hearts in that 1st deck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He only shows a few😊

  • @louisburke3027
    @louisburke3027 6 лет назад

    Bravo.!!

  • @RottenDoctorGonzo
    @RottenDoctorGonzo 6 лет назад +3

    Why was the SAW score playing? Lol. "I wanna play a game."

  • @davephillips8545
    @davephillips8545 7 лет назад +28

    The key moment in this trick, which was edited out of the TV broadcast, is when Amanda reveals her number for the first time shortly after stepping onto the stage - a stagehand then knows which one of fifty-two possible decks they should place on the table to be bought out.
    Each of the fifty-two decks would be made of up of the same card, with perhaps 7-10 indifferent cards - it’s the indifferent cards that Martin sees, which is enough to convince him the deck is ordinary.
    Derren’s long, emotive story - a story which may be entirely fabricated - is what helps cause earlier events to be forgotten, particularly those which are not perceived as being significant at the time (i.e. the first reveal of the number).

    •  4 года назад

      Well done

    • @Chazthefurr
      @Chazthefurr 4 года назад +2

      @ Well thats how it was done. And he gave the home audience no chance of guessing how.

    • @benjaminfranklin4149
      @benjaminfranklin4149 2 года назад +1

      Not even remotely close David.

    • @cliveedwards2958
      @cliveedwards2958 2 года назад +1

      Dave Phillips...I just rewatched the clip a few times after reading your guess at how it was done..and I think you got it sir!..I know a few comments here say you are wrong, and not being a magician myself and just enjoying the mechanics of it, you certainly have shown one way of doing this..if there is a better way then I'd love to know..but my guess is that nobody is telling

    • @Tawadeb
      @Tawadeb 2 года назад

      Ah thank you

  • @alphabartlette2321
    @alphabartlette2321 6 лет назад

    Awesome!

  • @josephcallahan1664
    @josephcallahan1664 2 года назад

    Why didn't Martin ask to shuffle? I would have. DB: Brilliant!

  • @AmboMergNC
    @AmboMergNC 9 лет назад +93

    You beautiful beautiful bearded man

  • @jondodkins
    @jondodkins 9 лет назад +3

    He says "lovely to meet you".... he appeared in another of his shows years ago!

    • @its_me_dave
      @its_me_dave 4 года назад

      ...and the night before when they had dinner together 🤔👍

  • @iwakuraSanta
    @iwakuraSanta Год назад

    his predicyion of the lottery numbers was best

  • @collins4359
    @collins4359 17 дней назад

    her reaction was priceless 😂

  • @katiewilson1997
    @katiewilson1997 9 лет назад +7

    aah derren did this trick during infamous- i thought he wouldnt shout 'fuck you andrew gaffney' again but he did :D

    • @BennHaze
      @BennHaze 6 лет назад

      Out of interest, was the number also 43?

  • @MrWeeRhys
    @MrWeeRhys 8 лет назад +25

    I can't fucking believe this but i thought of 43 too.... Genuinely said it in my mind when he said think of a number between 1-52.. Im astonished.

    • @dherreroortiz
      @dherreroortiz 8 лет назад +2

      He pushed it to you when he explained the story. He was NINE!!! years old 43=52-9

    • @MrWeeRhys
      @MrWeeRhys 8 лет назад +4

      lol fuck that... But really, how did he do that

    • @miks8
      @miks8 7 лет назад +2

      i thought of 45..

    • @joejoe9810
      @joejoe9810 7 лет назад +2

      There are only a few numbers that people will pick between 1-50 the vast majority of the time. He just then needs to somehow suggest it was a 4 and 3, which I have no idea how he did that.

    • @frusciantesplectrum7980
      @frusciantesplectrum7980 7 лет назад +1

      its a 1 in 53 chance... not that incredible

  • @DharmendraRaiMindMap
    @DharmendraRaiMindMap 2 года назад +1

    The cab driver from Sherlock taught D this

  • @leahhannay7580
    @leahhannay7580 7 лет назад +1

    Carefully!
    Look it. Ahh!
    Me: dead

  • @tatonkabandal
    @tatonkabandal 8 лет назад +38

    2:10 he does a fake cut. Could indicate that the first 5 or so cards are random and the rest are the same? Furthermore, at 2:14 he directs him to hold his finger above the main cluster of cards (including where the random ones are) and tells him to bring his finger along the deck, indirectly making him not choose the random cards. Doesn't account for the rest of the trick, but just my 2 sense

    • @Opomax
      @Opomax 7 лет назад +14

      2 cents dude haha

    • @ethrez
      @ethrez 7 лет назад +1

      +Opomax Lol, do people ever read?😂😂

    • @Military872
      @Military872 4 года назад

      Not true

    • @Moskvich007
      @Moskvich007 4 года назад

      Yea, it’s clearly the case . Second part of the trick is number suggestion

    • @triainas3546
      @triainas3546 3 года назад

      yes, u are right. there was no sleight of hand there. He just had to make the move, so most chances are he wont point the first random cards. But even if he did, he would change his mind with talking like"are you sure u want this one?because it is the top one and maybe i accidentally saw it". U have to be ready for both scenarios

  • @rwbrandom1252
    @rwbrandom1252 6 лет назад +3

    43 was what i chose

  • @lifeson90
    @lifeson90 4 года назад

    derrens hand goes under table when martin picks his card

  • @zachariahkane6833
    @zachariahkane6833 6 лет назад

    Darren and the SAW theme. Double whammy

  • @ZevHoover
    @ZevHoover 7 лет назад +58

    I am almost certain based on the way he handled the first (blue) deck that that after 12 or so cards on the bottom, it was all 4 of hearts. 1:58 he did not shuffle the bottom 1/3rd or so of the deck into the rest when he shuffled. 2:07 he only shows us the bottom 10 cards (the part he didn't shuffle into the rest). 2:10 he did a false cut which left the part of the deck he showed us up right at the beginning of the spread, where the spread was much denser. 2:15 his gesture for telling martin how to choose a card made it clear not to stop right at the beginning.
    as for the 43 part, this is my guess. I bet when he gave them the envelope (may or may not actually been a week before) he privately told her something like _"think of any number between one and 52, whatever number you choose, in the show later, a card randomly selected by Martin will be at that location. what number do you want?"_ . he impresses upon her that this is her number for the trick. he then sets up a deck with the 4 of hearts at that location. she doesn't feel like a stooge, because the trick is still very impressive to her because martin apparently chose a card randomly. at 5:33 notice how Daren does not say "think of any number between one and 52" he says "you have in your mind a number between 1 and 52".

    • @handsome_man69
      @handsome_man69 7 лет назад +1

      yes. that's how ACAAN is usually done. I think you are right

    • @Joey_ott
      @Joey_ott 7 лет назад +15

      he says you have a number already in your mind at 5:34 because he asked her to think of one earlier

    • @Joey_ott
      @Joey_ott 7 лет назад

      even if the only the first 12 were different he didn't pick one in the first 12 so that's wrong

    • @Joey_ott
      @Joey_ott 7 лет назад

      and he shuffles the blue deck at the start

    • @ZevHoover
      @ZevHoover 7 лет назад +5

      joey pigott you don't understand what I was saying. he showed the first 12 or so cards to be unique, but past that I think it was all the same card. reread my comment, I go into some depth.
      but yeah, I may be wrong about the 'think of a number thing'.

  • @TheSecutary
    @TheSecutary 8 лет назад +8

    saw music 😂

  • @shwetaaaaaaaaaaaa
    @shwetaaaaaaaaaaaa 5 лет назад +1

    That laugh at 4:52
    Yep. Done for the week.

    • @shwetaaaaaaaaaaaa
      @shwetaaaaaaaaaaaa 5 лет назад

      @PAULINA CASTRO its nice to meet another Freemaniac:)

  • @adriennerayy
    @adriennerayy 9 лет назад +1

    Omg we watched this today in class and I wasn't paying attention until I heard the music and I was like what why do I know that song and now I know it's from the saw movies! yaas

  • @DejligeTico
    @DejligeTico 9 лет назад +16

    I picked 43 as well. Wonder how he does it. I've seen some of his shows and he usually end it by explaining why people pick the numbers he wants them to pick.

    • @Marwolaeth01
      @Marwolaeth01 9 лет назад +6

      59k views so far, a number between 1 and 52. I'd imagine a lot of people also picked 43. Personally I chose 36 ; o)

    • @DejligeTico
      @DejligeTico 9 лет назад

      ***** .. but I still wonder how he did this one, as he usually explains his tricks.

    • @BombalurinaAI
      @BombalurinaAI 9 лет назад +1

      There is a way he can implant a memory in his volunteer and it's simple subconscious influence association. It's the same thing marketers and advertisement works but on a much more detailed and personal scale, he truly is a master of psychology and manipulation. Watch his BMX video with the explanation.

    • @DejligeTico
      @DejligeTico 9 лет назад

      ***** Oi, be nice. Just because someone doesn't know some facts, does not make them stupid.
      - And you haven't come up with any answers to my 'question', so keep it low, mate.

    • @BombalurinaAI
      @BombalurinaAI 9 лет назад

      *****
      You're right, he'd be a pastor/faith healer instead.

  • @MyPip12
    @MyPip12 9 лет назад +63

    Awe her number was Martin's Age 😊

    • @katiewilson1997
      @katiewilson1997 9 лет назад +10

      and derren's age :)

    • @Iamz123
      @Iamz123 5 лет назад +1

      I was about to like this, but that would make it 44 likes. So... y'know.

    • @c1rcles438
      @c1rcles438 5 лет назад +1

      Some and unlike this so theike count will be 43

  • @cherielynn9528
    @cherielynn9528 9 лет назад

    What an amazing trick. So much fun to watch a magician perform.

  • @lorrainehenneberry1078
    @lorrainehenneberry1078 Год назад

    He’s amazing

  • @jimmygav19
    @jimmygav19 9 лет назад +7

    So he showed Martin only 10 cards in the deck. I think the other 42 were 4 of hearts so he could easily force that card on him. No idea bout the rest...

  • @annebassman7591
    @annebassman7591 8 лет назад +11

    Why did he pocket the 4 of hearts that freeman had?

    • @mikeflaws2226
      @mikeflaws2226 4 года назад +2

      Freeman's a well known playing card thief

    • @tommygalbally239
      @tommygalbally239 3 года назад

      To then place it in the deck via slight of hand at position number 43.

    • @MavisRileyJunior
      @MavisRileyJunior 3 года назад +1

      @@tommygalbally239 Except he never touched the deck amd it was ina box anyway,

  • @pratibhapersonal6737
    @pratibhapersonal6737 4 года назад

    i want the same intro but for benedict "and here's the father of your children-martin freeman"

  • @everytimesthefirsttime
    @everytimesthefirsttime 5 лет назад

    I absolutely love Derren Brown

  • @Titan.Uranus
    @Titan.Uranus 7 лет назад +12

    "Go sit on it and keep an eye on it, Marty"...Which eye is Derren really talking about?? Ō_~

  • @ellieheartsmac
    @ellieheartsmac 9 лет назад +3

    Stand up to cancer= 4 words
    Arrows= 3 arrows
    =43

  • @brianmagicman3556
    @brianmagicman3556 5 лет назад +1

    Anyone got a link for the exact soundtrack used at the beginning
    I know it's the SAW theme but I love this version

  • @emilycopper2712
    @emilycopper2712 7 лет назад +24

    so sad they split 😰

  • @TimCrinion
    @TimCrinion 6 лет назад +3

    For the life of me I can't think of a third possibility: Either it's magic, or it's a setup.

    • @tommygalbally239
      @tommygalbally239 3 года назад

      Slight of hand. He took the 4 of hearts from Martin and pocketed it, and then placed it in the deck (which was edited out) into position 43 - which is still bloody hard to do especially without anyone seeing it, but definitely the only way this could have been done.

    • @TimCrinion
      @TimCrinion 3 года назад

      @@tommygalbally239 but she says 43 at 5:36, and the whole room is watching the deck from that moment.

    • @tommygalbally239
      @tommygalbally239 3 года назад

      @@TimCrinion there are a few suspicious cuts though. But hey, I can barely play poker so I’m no expert!! 😂

  • @chrisormisher1333
    @chrisormisher1333 2 года назад

    Every card apart from the top few he showed Martin at the beginning is the 4 of hearts

  • @swib0098
    @swib0098 6 лет назад +2

    they were such a nice couple..so sad. Great video!

  • @selene214
    @selene214 9 лет назад +12

    i think martin looks really handsome with that beard

  • @helmutschmitt4504
    @helmutschmitt4504 4 года назад +13

    The first deck is made up of 90% 4 of hearts. There are a few mixed cards at the bottom of the deck. He keeps them there with a fake cut and uneven shuffle. He does another fake cut right before he spreads them out. Watch it frame by frame. There is always an 8 of clubs on the bottom. He has the guy pick a 4 by bypassing the mixed cards which get laid down first by having him move his finger from beginning to end, bypassing the mixed cards into the 4 of hearts section of the deck. He even places the mixed cards first and close together to discourage the choosing of one. That is only half of the trick.
    He is also social engineering. The wife told him 43 before hand because he proposed the grift to her as a little bit of fun at her husband's expense for the benefit of cancer. Who would say no? He even pokes some fun at Martin at the beginning to maintain the spirit of this being a little trick on her husband.
    The deck he sent to her and told her not to open was stacked from the beginning. Most magicians have a full card deck stack order they use regularly memorized. Once he knew which number she picked he new the card at the 43 position, then filled 90% of the first deck with that card (4 of hearts).
    Martin picks the 4 of hearts because it's basically the only choice in the first deck, which in turn, is the card indexed at the 43rd position when they count up in the "sealed" stacked deck.
    Everyone involved besides Darren is amazed by some part of the process, so to them it is still magic.

  • @andyh6849
    @andyh6849 6 лет назад

    You can clearly see at 2:11 that darren palm cuts the pack before spreading them for Martin to pick, giving martin no chance to pick anything but the half deck or so of 4 of hearts ...
    great trick though.. superb.

  • @MrChristyCree
    @MrChristyCree Год назад

    Lol at the ‘Saw’ music tho.

  • @harrisont2004
    @harrisont2004 2 года назад

    Anyone else going to talk about the use of “Hello Zepp” from Saw? What a perfect choice for a Derren Brown show.

  • @pamayimmalachim
    @pamayimmalachim 7 лет назад +45

    I'm sure it's much more complicated, but I kinda want to think that there she is, looking at Arthur Dent, can't say "42," so she goes one number higher.

    • @Tweed.Echidna
      @Tweed.Echidna 5 лет назад +2

      pamayimmalachim that’s brilliant. I hadn’t thought of that.

    • @tommi7523
      @tommi7523 4 года назад +1

      43 people like your comment, nobody dares to like anymore