Mentalism Derren Brown

Can anyone tell me more about Derren Brown? I need to know what he does is for my psychology doctoral students?
It is for my PhD study of psychology, which are having a discussion group and are trying to resolve some issues related with mentalism. Not Sure if this is what makes it unique or if there is more than that, someone could shed some light here?
Derren is a great performer I am a big fan. Note it is often argued that using NLP or hypnosis and it is really using a sleight of hand. That said it makes is compelling in defining the issues so that is really just a response. Occasionally makes regular use of hypnosis, the effect ideomoter, subliminal perception, etc.
Derren Brown Explains “The Events”

