Coming soon to a real television network — CBS — The Druid Master, Keith Barry, will do his magic stuff and “psychological illusions” and, I suspect, get some real mentalist ratings.

The Futon Critic was kind enough to post the CBS announcement, which stated in part:

MAGICIAN AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ILLUSIONIST KEITH BARRY TO STAR IN HIS OWN UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL ON CBS

Magician and psychological illusionist Keith Barry will star in his own upcoming entertainment special on the CBS Television Network. The special will feature Barry displaying his vast range of magic skills on celebrities as he demonstrates his intuitive capabilities and amazing talents.

Barry, already a popular talent in his native Ireland, has become a Hollywood force to be reckoned with over the past two years. Fueled by the success of his 2004 MTV Spring Break special, his live stage show, “Brainwashed,” debuted with 19 sold-out shows in January 2005, and was later showcased at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. In May, Barry performed his live show at the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas for their 10th Anniversary celebration as part of an all-star lineup that included Coldplay, Bon Jovi and Nine Inch Nails. His television shows have been broadcast in over 26 countries.

I’d also love to see Derren Brown bring his televison productions over to this side of the pond. NBC is probably gun shy about ever again running another mentalist on their network, but who knows? Criss Angel has proved that good, compelling magic performances on television can bring in ratings. Can’t wait to see Keith’s show.