Derren Brown, 1971
Writers · February 27, 1971
Derren Brown
★ HOW OLD IS DERREN BROWN?
Derren Brown is 55 years old, born February 27, 1971 in United Kingdom · Pisces.
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About
Derren Brown exposes fake psychics and faith healers through psychological illusion. Born in England in 1971, he turned mentalism into a career debunking supernatural claims. His stage shows—including the Olivier-winning Svengali (2012) and Broadway's Secret (2019)—blend psychology, misdirection, and comedy to reveal how suggestion and showmanship override audience perception. As a Pisces, he channels intuition into the art of reading and redirecting human attention.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Derren Brown is a British mentalist and illusionist who uses psychology and misdirection to expose fraudulent mediums and faith healers. Born 27 February 1971, he began performing in 1992 and made his television debut with Mind Control in 2000. His breakthrough stage work came with Something Wicked This Way Comes (2006), followed by Svengali (2012), which earned him two Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment. He won a BAFTA for Best Entertainment Programme at the 2012 awards for The Experiments (2011). Brown made his Broadway debut in 2019 with Secret, establishing himself as a major international performer. His live performances incorporate audience participation and comedy while explicitly explaining how his effects work—combining psychology, showmanship, magic, misdirection, and suggestion. Beyond stage and screen, he has written books for both magicians and general audiences. As a screenwriter, actor, and writer, Brown operates in multiple entertainment media. Born under Pisces, his intuitive approach to reading and manipulating perception aligns with his career of psychological revelation. Based in GB, his work has influenced how mentalism and illusion are understood in contemporary entertainment.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Brown began performing in 1992, eight years before his television debut. During this early period, he developed the foundational techniques of psychological illusion and audience manipulation that would define his career. Little else is documented about his pre-fame background in the available sources.
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Trivia
- Brown explicitly describes himself as a 'psychological illusionist' and makes it a point to reveal how his effects are created, unlike traditional magicians.
- His 2019 Broadway show Secret marked his debut on stage in New York's major theatre district.
- He has won both Olivier Awards (for Svengali) and a BAFTA, recognizing excellence in live entertainment and television respectively.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Derren Brown?
- Derren Brown is 55 years old (born February 27, 1971).
- When is Derren Brown's birthday?
- Derren Brown was born on February 27, 1971.
- What is Derren Brown's zodiac sign?
- Derren Brown is a Pisces, born February 27, 1971.
- What is Derren Brown's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Derren Brown was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Derren Brown from?
- Derren Brown is from United Kingdom.
- What does Derren Brown do?
- Derren Brown is a writer.
- Is Derren Brown still alive?
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