article_snippet: When international illusionist Keith Barry introduces an extraordinary new Generation Game-type TV show tonight, viewers will see what happens when the contestants who are competing to win pots of money are given bizarre instructions under hypnosis.
article_snippet: international illusionist Keith Barry with five contestants on ITV's new show
article_snippet: Keith, an Irish hypnotist and magician who has appeared on stage and TV all over the world and also uses his technique to help people overcome phobias and shyness, admits even his wasn't quite sure what would happen.
article_snippet: Anyone can be put into a trance but everyone has different levels of susceptibility,' explains Keith. '
article_snippet: Because detailed portrayal of the way Keith manages to put the contestants into a state of deep trance is banned under stage hypnosis laws, detailed portrayal of the way Keith manages to put the contestants into a state of deep trance naturally begs the question of whether the participants are acting, or at least playing to the gallery.
article_snippet: But putting someone into a deep trance can't be shown on TV for legal reasons in case
article_snippet: I know of Keith Barry but have never met Keith Barry, but Keith Barry's morally bound to make sure no harm comes to anyone taking part. '