What is Brown Powers?
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Descriptive of the powers possessed by master illusionist Derren Brown. The apparent ability to predict and control the behaviour of others using magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship. Occasionally, and sometimes unexpectedly, we mere mortals can experience fleeting success with our own Brown Powers.
Every-day example:
“I offered her the last chocolate biscuit but she succumbed to my Brown Powers, insisting that I have it”
Classic Example:
From Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Stormtrooper: Let me see your identification.
Obi-Wan: (Using his Brown Powers) You don't need to see his identification.
Stormtrooper: We don't need to see his identification.
Obi-Wan: These aren't the droids you're looking for.
Stormtrooper: These aren't the droids we're looking for.
Obi-Wan: He can go about his business.
Stormtrooper: You can go about your business.
Obi-Wan: Move along.
Stormtrooper: Move along... move along.
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