Derren Brown: Secret (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets
About the Show
British mentalist and illusionist Derren Brown brings his unique brand of mind reading, persuasion, and psychological illusion to Broadway for the first time. (Past Reviews)
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See it if you are a fan of mentalists, Derren does a phenomenal job at drawing you in from the first act to the last.
Don't see it if you cannot handle not knowing how he's done it; if you don't like one man shows, if you want plays, musicals, dance etc
See it if This performance is completely absorbing and interesting not sure what there is not to like about this
Don't see it if If you don't like psychological magic / Mentalist
See it if You like an illusionist who can truly pull the wool over your eyes.
Don't see it if If you are skeptical of magic and illusion. Read more
See it if you would like a unique theater experience that will blow your mind. Mentalist Derren Brown commands an audience with his mental abilities
Don't see it if you are skeptical, close minded about a shared group experience with a master mentalist leading the way
See it if This show is amazing! Great storytelling and unbelievable “magic, mind reading”. You will leave saying “how did he do that?”
Don't see it if You don’t enjoy magic.
See it if You enjoy charming and quite intelligent patter surrounding amazing stunts.
Don't see it if You’re a complete curmudgeon. Read more
See it if You want a change of pace with a showman in charge.
Don't see it if You are a born cynic or skeptic seeking to discredit upon entry. Read more
See it if You want to be entertained by an adorably witty Brit. You are ok with wondering how he did the "tricks"
Don't see it if You hate magic. You hate middle aged men. You want a splashy broadway show.
Critic Reviews (21)
"You'll Be Obsessed With Derren Brown After Seeing His Broadway 'Secret': This famed UK mentalist comes to the Cort Theatre after a sold-out New York run in 2017."
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“Derren Brown Doesn't Want Me To Tell You Anything About ‘DERREN BROWN: SECRET’”
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"Derren Brown consistently amazes us with feats that seem to be psychic. This is true even when we know we are being charmed and gently coerced into a state of trust and belief. If he is not a magician, he is magical. He could, I am certain, pull a rabbit out of your mind."
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4/5 Stars "'Legerdemain Unleashed at Cort': UK illusionist offers evening of protean prestidigitation and purely astonishing fun"
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4/5 Stars "'International Man of Mystery and Mind Games': The British TV and Netflix star brings his psychological intrigue to Broadway"
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"Derren Brown brings a sense of wonder to Broadway."
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"A dazzling coup de théâtre explains the title of the acclaimed English magician, illusionist and mentalist's thrilling extravaganza 'Derren Brown: Secret.' Prior to this amazing denouement there's one astonishment after another, all relying on selective audience participation."
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"It's possible you and your date will be picking your chins up off the floor when you see what Brown shows you behind that veil. Hint: Not a wizard. I'm not saying genuine jaw drops happened to my companion and me, but I might be winking at you."
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