FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why a hypnosis show?
A hypnosis show is so popular because people get to see their friends and family being the entertainment. People don't go to see the hypnotist, but all the hypnotized volunteers. The show is also very unpredictable and there is no script. Every show is completely different. It is basically a comedy improv with regular people involved in a completely unique experience.

What part of the country do you service?
From the West coast to the East coast and everywhere in between including the folks in Canada.

How much notice do I need to give to book a show?
It depends. There have been times when we have been notified the day before an event because of a cancellation. In other times, the demand is so high that you will need to book it a year in advance if you want that particular day and time.

What size audience is needed for a show?
For a hypnosis show, a minimum of 75 people is usually necessary. You need at least 15-20 people to be volunteers in the show. There is no maximum number as the larger the audience the more people will want to participate. We have serviced audiences from 75 to 9,500.

What type of facility is needed and do I need a stage with lots lights and sound?
Indoors or outdoors, we have done it all. A stage is not necessarily needed if the audience is small. If you have an audience over 200, the people in the back will have a very difficult time seeing the show without a stage. A good sound system is required and definitely needed. Our audiences are very loud. It is similar to being at a rock concert with cheering, yelling and clapping. If the sound system can't match the audience, then they will not be able to hear what the participants are saying. Fancy stage lighting is great to have, but not absolutely necessary. Keep in mind that the better the lighting, the more the audience will see. The better the sound, the better they will hear. The better the venue, the more they will experience.

Is this type of entertainment appropriate for all audiences?
YES! You will not have to worry about that at all. Guaranteed. The show will be tailored to your audience and will be appropriate for them.

What is the cost associated with a show?
This depends a lot on artist, the location, date, time and length of engagement. A typical price range is $1,250 - $4,000 plus some expenses. If a performer is in the area on the date requested or while being routed, costs can be much less.

What services are provided when a performer is booked?
We take care of almost everything. We will help in any way and will answer all your questions. There is very little that you will have to do.

What is hypnosis?
Nobody really knows for sure how and why it works. The reason for this is because you can't see what is going on in a persons brain. Brain scans can show what part of the brain is working, but can't tell you what is actually happening in there. However, we do know some basic facts about the state of hypnosis. We know that our brain has two different levels - a conscious and a subconscious. The conscious mind makes day-to-day decisions, performs physical activities and problem solves. Our subconscious mind regulates things such as the heart rate, digestive system, healing process, feeling of pain and all our habits. It is the subconscious mind that also comes into play when hypnosis takes place.

During hypnosis, a person's conscious mind is somewhat subdued, not asleep but less concerned with what is happening around them. Even though many hypnotists use the word "sleep" during a show, they are not actually asleep. The technical term for this state is somnambulism. It would a be a similar state as when a person is sleep walking. The person will move, have their eyes open and seem awake, but in reality, they are somewhere in-between the waking and sleep state. As a hypnotist talks to a hypnotized person, the subconscious mind more readily accepts what it is told and the body acts accordingly. One very important factor of the subconscious mind is that it is totally objective. If the subconscious mind chooses to accept a particular suggestion, it is done uncritically, as fact, without any rationalization or analyzation..

Basically, a hypnotized person is merely in a state of increased suggestibility. They are more likely to be able to accept the suggestions of another person than without the condition of hypnosis. Everything we learn to do eventually gets into the subconscious, however hypnosis makes it a lot faster and more effective way of getting it there. When hypnotized, a suggestion, once received and accepted by the subconscious mind, is automatically and uncritically acted upon.

Is hypnosis safe?
Absolutely! A person can't be hypnotized if they chose not to. A person will not do "anything" that goes against their morals. Many people think that only dumb, weak minded people can be hypnotized. In fact, it is the opposite that is true. The higher the intelligence level, the easier it is to be hypnotized and the more effective the hypnosis is.

Can you get stuck in the hypnotized state?
No, you are in complete control while hypnotized. A person can choose to remain hypnotized for as long as they want or awaken any time they wish.

Will you make me look like a fool?
Nobody will be embarrassed. In fact most people feel somewhat like a star as people tell them about all the "cool stuff" they did.

Why would someone volunteer to be in a show?
First, it's a blast if you happen to remember what you did. If you do not remember, then all your friends will be able to tell you about it. That is fun as well. Secondly, all volunteers are helped personally with something they want to improve on. We have helped people quit smoking, relieve stress, lose a few pounds and more. This happened just by having them participate in a show. Hypnosis is a very powerful tool for improving your life and we will help them for volunteering.