The Magic Has Gone From The Showbiz World, We Need More Guidance From Government To Help It Return

Top illusionist Keith tells of fears for crippled sector

- Siobhan O’connor

Keith Barry has expressed fears for the entertainment business amid the virus crisis claiming the Government has left it in the dark about its future.

The illusionist is planning a gig at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre in September with potential temperature checks and swab tests at the door being touted as a way to keep magic alive.

Keith, from Co Waterford, told the Irish Mirror: “Right now we’re guessing what live shows will be like in the future. Because right now there’s no clear guidance from the Government whatsoever on entertainment.

“It’s not good because if we have no guidance we’re shooting in the dark and we’re creating our own model of what we consider safe.