All of us can be influenced through psychological techniques. For example, if I say “don’t think of a black cat” what do you do? You think of a black… - Derren Brown

In 1883 a relatively unknown Italian magician and alchemist called Alessandro Donnini chose the streets of Venice for an incredible treasure hunt. He asked the count Giovanni Francesco to hide a necklace anywhere in the district of San Marco, and Alessandro's task was to find it. All of Venice was invited to watch and place their bets as to whether or not he could do it. Alessandro used a method called muscle reading. He had the count hold on to his wrist and felt for any tiny unconscious clues, as to which way to go. He found the necklace in just over an hour and a half. It was a triumph, and all the townsfolk went fucking mental.

The way that we draw faces says so much about the way that we see ourselves and the way that we see each other.

For me, the most enjoyable aspect of going out and performing is that I never know how susceptible people will be to my methods.