- Title: Derren Brown: Seance
- Date: 31st May 2004
- Summary: sychological illusionist Derren Brown returns to screens with a new one-hour entertainment special, Derren Brown: S?ance . In a unique experiment, Derren will bring together twelve members of the public and re-create a s?ance. The show sees the twelve volunteers using a range of traditional methods - from automatic writing to the Spirit Cabinet to the Ouija board. Derren guides them through the various stages of a s?ance, using his skills and showmanship to challenge some of the most prevalent myths of spiritualism and test how effective a s?ance can be with a modern audience. Viewers at home will have the chance to join in on the night, as Derren invites them to help prove his theories correct. There'll also be a live phone-in for viewers to contribute their own experiences relating to the show. Derren says: "I'm very sceptical of spiritualism and one way of demonstrating a more analytical, psychological approach is by having people try a couple of things at home". He adds: "I hope it will be compelling viewing. I have no idea if people will find it shocking, or just funny, or interesting, a worthwhile experiment or offensive. We shall have to see..."
- Description:Derren Brown: Seance Psychological magician Derren Brown hosts a live television experiment to see how he can influence what viewers believe they are seeing and hearing. In his well established style,he will perform psychological stunts,but this time,straight into people's homes. Twelve volunteers do automatic writing to the Spirit Cabinet and use the Ouija board and Brown uses his skills and showmanship to challenge the myths of spiritualism. Viewers at home join in as Derren invites them to help prove his theories correct with a live phone-in for them to contribute their own experiences relating to the show. Director: Stefan Stuckert
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Genre:Entertainment
- Producer:Objective Productions Ltd.
- Programme Episode:Episode 1
- Transmission Date:31/05/2004
- Rights:Worldwide
- Decade: 2000s