Keith Barry Mentalism lecture

As Arthur C. Clarke said, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Think of Keith Barry as an elite software engineer of the human brain. Featured with specials on both MTV and CBS, Keith also starred in Close Encounters with Keith Barry, a European TV series with aired in 28 countries.

Barry's repertoire ranges from the outright stunt -- driving a car at full speed blindfolded -- to mind control, mindreading, and hypnosis. The Irish magician's style has made him an extremely popular performer worldwide, both in live shows and on his European television series.

"Mr. Barry is not content merely to perform sleights of hand; he wants his audiences to know how deeply he embraces risk, how very life-affirming careering toward the canyon of eternity can be."
New York Times

Kreskin - The Original Phenomenon

Kreskin was the original 'Phenomenon' to most of the American public. Through the years, Kreskin has continued to perform, write, and make appearances on national TV. Here's an interesting ten minute video of Kreskin on CBC's 'The Hour'...

Art of Illusion

Derren Brown is still quite the star in England, but then again.. so is Robbie Williams. Here's a nice article from Scotsman.com detailing a recent meeting between the two and Derrens thoughts on fame, his tv show, Robbie's popularity, and other various sundry subjects.. A good read...

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THE other day, Derren Brown lunched somewhere posh with Robbie Williams - into whom, it will be remembered, the hip hypnotist once stuck two very large needles during one of his television shows. "I asked him if he would like to come back to my place after lunch, as you do," confides Brown.

To his amazement, the punctured performer agreed. "I was really flattered," says Brown, giggling like a besotted teenage fan. "I wanted Robbie to see what I've done with my apartment, so I was thrilled when he said yes." And it was an insight for Brown into the weird world of celebrity. "All we did was walk across the pavement, from his limo to my front door, and suddenly he was being mobbed by all these people screaming and shouting at him, wanting to touch him, pushing and grabbing at him. It was unbelievable!

Read the rest..

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