This is a rich and witty journey through the thinking of Britain’s foremost current magical performer, whose television specials have revolutionised mentalism and drawn massive viewing figures.
Absolute Magic offers the profoundest thinking, expressed in the most memorable and vivid prose, and is a necessary modern classic for the magician or mentalist striving to make his performances more powerful. This is a manifesto for performing excellence, not a mere collection of routines. But those who study it carefully will find much practical information, not only on close up magic (Derren’s emotion packed presentation for the floating ring, for example) and mentalism, but also Derren’s unique approach to theatrical pick-pocketing.