British Television Illusionist (Quiz)

1. How does Derren Brown pay for the fish?

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With blank pieces of paper

With his cheque book

He doesn't need to pay because the shop assistant likes him

Derren Brown uses a clever mix of words and misdirection to fool the shop assistant.

Explanation

Derren Brown uses a clever mix of words and misdirection to fool the shop assistant.

2. What does Derren Brown say his friend told him about travelling on the subway?

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Take it, it's fine

Take the south line

Don't take it, it's dangerous

As Derren Brown hands over the blank paper he says, "Take it, take it, take it. It's fine".

Explanation

As Derren Brown hands over the blank paper he says, "Take it, take it, take it. It's fine".

3. What is it that (in his hypnotised state) Andy is ashamed of?

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Not being able to remember the hamster he once had as a child

Letting Mr Miggs be locked in the box

Throwing a hamster out of his window, attached to a parachute, when he was a child

Thinking he is Mr Miggs

Congratulations! That was a tough one.
Things were certainly starting to get a bit surreal as Andy started to believe that he was Mr Miggs!!
If you think you would like Derren Brown's show you can see the full show and more at www.channel4.com.

Explanation

Congratulations! That was a tough one.
Things were certainly starting to get a bit surreal as Andy started to believe that he was Mr Miggs!!
If you think you would like Derren Brown's show you can see the full show and more at www.channel4.com.

4. Why are they secretly (covertly) filming the choosen applicant Andy?

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Because he is an I. T. consultant

Because they want to surprise him at the cinema

Because they want to understand him better

The video says "they want a sense of what makes Andy tick"
(If you know what makes someone tick, you understand why they behave the way they do)

Explanation

The video says "they want a sense of what makes Andy tick"
(If you know what makes someone tick, you understand why they behave the way they do)

5. What, according to Derren Brown, should provide the "trigger" for Andy?

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Wearing a black suit and tie

The introduction to the doll

Having a bit of help from Derren Brown

Trigger = (verb) to cause something bad to start.
Andy had previously been subjected, by Derren Brown and the show's secret actors, to various surreal encounters with the same doll for the past few weeks.

Explanation

Trigger = (verb) to cause something bad to start.
Andy had previously been subjected, by Derren Brown and the show's secret actors, to various surreal encounters with the same doll for the past few weeks.

6. According to Derren Brown, why doesn't the doll say anything when asked?

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Because the doll is in a bit of a funny mood

Because the doll is sad

Because Andy is wearing a black suit and tie

Derren Brown continues to say that if they can get someone on stage whose mind the doll can read, the doll may feel better.

Explanation

Derren Brown continues to say that if they can get someone on stage whose mind the doll can read, the doll may feel better.

7. What does Derren Brown (the show's host) offer the applicants?

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A chance to be temporarily blinded

A trick or a treat

A chance to write an advertisement for the show

The video says that in each series Derren Brown offers the applicant something pleasant (a treat) or a darker experience (a trick).

Explanation

The video says that in each series Derren Brown offers the applicant something pleasant (a treat) or a darker experience (a trick).

8. When Derren Brown asks Andy to tell the audience (using Mr Miggs voice) what object he was thinking of, which accent does Andy use?

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An English accent

An Australian accent

An American accent

Andy says, "A vase of flowers" in a strong American accent.

Explanation

Andy says, "A vase of flowers" in a strong American accent.