The Mario Rosenstock Podcast Now you see him...its Keith Barry!
Nov 29, 2025
Keith Barry, the acclaimed Irish mentalist and entertainer, reflects on his extraordinary 25-year career. He shares thrilling behind-the-scenes stories involving celebrities like Morgan Freeman, Woody Harrelson, and Keanu Reeves. Keith discusses his upcoming sentimental tour 'Unhinged', where he'll honor his late father by bringing his ashes along. The conversation dives into the evolution of live shows, the significance of genuine human interactions over AI, and essential qualities that define a great magician. Get ready for laughter and insights!
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Bringing His Father On Tour
- Keith Barry will tour with one of his father's two urns and stage a séance as part of Unhinged to honour his father's last request.
- He says he does not believe in contacting the dead but will create a convincing illusion that pushes audiences emotionally.
Write New Material For Big Venues
- Keith rewrote new material for the Three Arena and avoided a mere greatest-hits potpourri to up his game.
- He recommends creating topical, fresh routines instead of recycling old material for big returns.
Mass Hypnosis In Arenas
- For the Three Arena hypnosis segment Keith plans to bring 100 people on stage and use four cameras and huge screens for close-ups.
- He'll stage large-scale hypnotic set pieces including a sing-off, werewolves versus vampires and mass hypnosis.