From the moment he revealed his prediction there has been much debate over how he achieved it. Theories range from camera trickery (i.e., the use of a split-screen) to laser technology (a laser beam somehow projecting the numbers on to the ping-pong balls that formed his prediction). Some have even suggested that Derren spent the last year recording all of the possible combinations and splicing that together with the live broadcast. However, I have a feeling it would take longer than a year to pre-record the millions of combinations that could come up! Some of the more common theories have been collected together here.
No matter how he achieved it, Derren Brown and Objective Productions have again produced an amazing effect that has got us all scratching our heads wondering how on earth he might have done it. I know I'll be watching tonight to hear his explanation, whether it be the truth or some other fantastic deception!
The most plausible explanation to me is the split-screen idea, which seems to be receiving plenty of support in the online discussions. I like this clip on YouTube, which shows what an 'outtake' might look like...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rHPh5Xanss&feature=fvsr
Oh I like the split screen idea.I was watching the podium and not Derren but couldn't see anything.
ReplyDeleteCant wait to find out how he did it.
So - how DID he do it?
ReplyDeleteWe still dont know but its obvious its a trick.
ReplyDeleteI am not falling for the collective energies of people using automatic writing.lol.