Brian, Cliff, Ian and I were in Annapolis Sunday, doing street hypnosis. Brian and Ian did most of the inductions, (18 and 11 inductions respectively), with Cliff and me acting as camera crew. Still Cliff and I did some inductions just to keep up appearances. It was a good outing and we'll probably go out again in a couple of weeks to Alexandria or Fells Point. We used Brians cool new signs and they seemed to attract the crowd very well.
I just posted the latest edition of the Extreme Street Hypnosis Newsletter and included a new video which shows why the hand drop induction should always be done with the subject seated.
I'm just getting ready for my Instant and Rapid Induction class 18-19 October in Ottawa. Kendra McCaskill has been organizing it and I think it's going to be a blast!
We got an email from Sean this week. He's going to college in Vermont at Norwich University. Norwich is a military academy and Sean was asked to do a hypnosis show in a couple of weeks that may have up to 350 people in the audience. Way to go Sean!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Sleep! (less) in Seattle
Just arrived home after teaching instant and rapid inductions in Seattle, Washington. This was especially fun for me because I got to teach with Keith Livingston of hypnosis101.com. Keith is an outstanding NLP and hypnosis instructor and a really great guy. The weekend started out a little shaky when Keith sprained his ankle playing basketball the night before the class began. Keith is a true professional and "played hurt"! The students were lots of fun and it didn't take long before they were knocking one another down with hand drop and arm pull inductions. Sunday we went on a field trip to a local park and hypnotized some strangers who happend to be out picnicking in the beautiful weather. I'll be posting some video of the weekend as soon as the editing is done.
My next class will be in Ottawa, October 18-19. Kenda McCaskill of Hypnotic Solutions in Stittsville, Ontario is organizing the class. She can be reached at 613-852-7658
Now I'm planning an instant and rapid induction class in Orlando, Florida 21-22 March 2009. I am looking for advice on where to hold the class. My choices are one hotel that is about a mile from the airport, but 22 miles from Disney World, and another hotel very close to Disney World. If you have an opinion as to which location would be better for students, I'd love to hear from you.
My next class will be in Ottawa, October 18-19. Kenda McCaskill of Hypnotic Solutions in Stittsville, Ontario is organizing the class. She can be reached at 613-852-7658
Now I'm planning an instant and rapid induction class in Orlando, Florida 21-22 March 2009. I am looking for advice on where to hold the class. My choices are one hotel that is about a mile from the airport, but 22 miles from Disney World, and another hotel very close to Disney World. If you have an opinion as to which location would be better for students, I'd love to hear from you.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Extreme Street Hypnosis Issue 21
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Reader Question:
Hi Mr. Sean! I like your videos and i have a question:
Is it important to say loud "Sleep" or is it just more effective to shock someone?
I started to learn hypnosis recently. I hope this not was a stupid question :D
please reply thanks!:D Greeting from Hungary.
Sean's Answer:
This is a very good question. You need to do both. The shock sets the person up for the suggestion. You then have 1/2 second to give the suggestion of "Sleep!" or "Relax!" and this sends the person into hypnosis. As with all other inductions, it makes sense to follow this with deepeners to stabilize the trance. Good question!
Issue: # 21
15 July 2008
Dear Donald
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 46 countries!
Street Skits
Now here's something cute! I was doing street hypnosis and a little four-year-old boy was sitting on the end of the bench where I was working with a hypnotized subject. I transferred control to the little boy and had him do a reinduction. This video is really cute. Check it out!
Hear My Interview
Sean Spills His Guts
Nathan of KeysToTheMind interviewed me on 28 June. We talked about the mechanics of street hypnosis including how to find volunteers, how to spot scammers, how to choose the best subjects and of course we talked about safety. As usual, I did not hold back any information. One of the things I enjoy most about hypnotists is that they tend to share their knowledge freely. This is a wonderful thing and a tradition I strive to uphold. To hear this interview, click HERE.
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Reader Question:
Hi Mr. Sean! I like your videos and i have a question:
Is it important to say loud "Sleep" or is it just more effective to shock someone?
I started to learn hypnosis recently. I hope this not was a stupid question :D
please reply thanks!:D Greeting from Hungary.
Sean's Answer:
This is a very good question. You need to do both. The shock sets the person up for the suggestion. You then have 1/2 second to give the suggestion of "Sleep!" or "Relax!" and this sends the person into hypnosis. As with all other inductions, it makes sense to follow this with deepeners to stabilize the trance. Good question!
Issue: # 21
15 July 2008
Dear Donald
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 46 countries!
Street Skits
Now here's something cute! I was doing street hypnosis and a little four-year-old boy was sitting on the end of the bench where I was working with a hypnotized subject. I transferred control to the little boy and had him do a reinduction. This video is really cute. Check it out!
Hear My Interview
Sean Spills His Guts
Nathan of KeysToTheMind interviewed me on 28 June. We talked about the mechanics of street hypnosis including how to find volunteers, how to spot scammers, how to choose the best subjects and of course we talked about safety. As usual, I did not hold back any information. One of the things I enjoy most about hypnotists is that they tend to share their knowledge freely. This is a wonderful thing and a tradition I strive to uphold. To hear this interview, click HERE.
Extreme Street Hypnosis Issue 20
Sean Michael Andrews'
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Hypnotic Hangover
Warning - Short Skirts
Finger Magnets
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Reader Question:
How do you deal with a "hypnotic hangover"?
Sean's Answer:
Sometimes a subject will emerge from hypnosis and complain of a headache, nausea, dizziness, or may feel that she's still in hypnosis. This will happen more often if you emerge the subject quickly. This is extremely easy to fix! All you do is rehypnotize her and then emerge her again SLOWLY. As you count her up, give her lots of suggestions for clear-headedness, energy and other good feelings. That's it!
Issue: # 20
25 June 2008
Dear Donald
Here's the secret I mentioned in the last issue. For the next 12 hours you can get my Instant and Rapid Hypnosis DVD for half price. See the notice below!
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 41 countries!
Beware Short Skirts
I was in Ocean City, Maryland, last weekend, performing street hypnosis. It's summer, so many of the women were wearing short skirts. Now, while these can make your video very popular on Youtube (pretty girl = many views) they can also spoil your performance and here's why. I usually do stand-up inductions for the men, but with the women, I usually employ a seated hand drop induction. I need my subject to feel comfortable and secure, but if she is wearing a miniskirt, this may cause her to hold back a little. Imagine this. She is relaxing, letting go, and suddenly she thinks to herself, "Is my skirt riding up?" This will bring her out of trance. The solution? Ask one of the guys in the crowd to lend her his jacket so you can cover her legs and make her feel more comfortable. He'll be happy to do it and she'll feel much more relaxed and will go much deeper into trance.
Finger Magnets - Suggestibility or Trick?
A discussion has been going on on one of my favorite newsgroups, Nathan's KeysToTheMind, about the finger magnets test. Specifically whether or not it is a test of suggestibility or if it's just a trick. In fact, it is both, and here is how it works. Tell your subject to press her palms together and then interlock her fingers tightly, but to leave the index fingers sticking out, about an inch apart. Have her squeeze her hands tightly together, lock her elbows and look at you through the gap in her index fingers. Then ask her to imagine that there are powerful magnets in the tips of her index fingers and they are attracting one another. The attraction gets stronger and stronger! In just a few moments, her fingertips should touch. In fact, the only way your subject can keep the finger tips from touching is by actively keeping them apart. The reason for this is because with the hands firmly clasped the fingertips naturally come together. That is the "trick" part of this. If her fingertips do not touch, she is resisting you! So it's not so much of a suggestibility test as it is a test for resistance! "finger magnets" makes a nice demonstration, but it is especially useful to determine if your subject REALLY wants to be hypnotized. Here's a video that shows "finger magnets".
EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter
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Hypnotic Hangover
Warning - Short Skirts
Finger Magnets
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Reader Question:
How do you deal with a "hypnotic hangover"?
Sean's Answer:
Sometimes a subject will emerge from hypnosis and complain of a headache, nausea, dizziness, or may feel that she's still in hypnosis. This will happen more often if you emerge the subject quickly. This is extremely easy to fix! All you do is rehypnotize her and then emerge her again SLOWLY. As you count her up, give her lots of suggestions for clear-headedness, energy and other good feelings. That's it!
Issue: # 20
25 June 2008
Dear Donald
Here's the secret I mentioned in the last issue. For the next 12 hours you can get my Instant and Rapid Hypnosis DVD for half price. See the notice below!
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 41 countries!
Beware Short Skirts
I was in Ocean City, Maryland, last weekend, performing street hypnosis. It's summer, so many of the women were wearing short skirts. Now, while these can make your video very popular on Youtube (pretty girl = many views) they can also spoil your performance and here's why. I usually do stand-up inductions for the men, but with the women, I usually employ a seated hand drop induction. I need my subject to feel comfortable and secure, but if she is wearing a miniskirt, this may cause her to hold back a little. Imagine this. She is relaxing, letting go, and suddenly she thinks to herself, "Is my skirt riding up?" This will bring her out of trance. The solution? Ask one of the guys in the crowd to lend her his jacket so you can cover her legs and make her feel more comfortable. He'll be happy to do it and she'll feel much more relaxed and will go much deeper into trance.
Finger Magnets - Suggestibility or Trick?
A discussion has been going on on one of my favorite newsgroups, Nathan's KeysToTheMind, about the finger magnets test. Specifically whether or not it is a test of suggestibility or if it's just a trick. In fact, it is both, and here is how it works. Tell your subject to press her palms together and then interlock her fingers tightly, but to leave the index fingers sticking out, about an inch apart. Have her squeeze her hands tightly together, lock her elbows and look at you through the gap in her index fingers. Then ask her to imagine that there are powerful magnets in the tips of her index fingers and they are attracting one another. The attraction gets stronger and stronger! In just a few moments, her fingertips should touch. In fact, the only way your subject can keep the finger tips from touching is by actively keeping them apart. The reason for this is because with the hands firmly clasped the fingertips naturally come together. That is the "trick" part of this. If her fingertips do not touch, she is resisting you! So it's not so much of a suggestibility test as it is a test for resistance! "finger magnets" makes a nice demonstration, but it is especially useful to determine if your subject REALLY wants to be hypnotized. Here's a video that shows "finger magnets".
Thursday, June 26, 2008
On the Radio
Tuesday I was on WHFS FM 105.7 talk radio and was interviewed by Troy Johnson. It was a blast! Troy is really good at making people feel comfortable and he keeps the program light and moving. Really Fun. I will post some snippets of the interview.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
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Reader Question:
How do you obtain somnambulism with a subject after performing an instant induction?
Sean's Answer:
Many people will drop immediately into somnambulism (deep trance) as soon as you do the instant induction. I always follow the instant induction with a deepening technique such as the 10-1 count. "In a moment I will count from ten down to one. Let each number I say take you deeper... and deeper, so that by the time I reach the number one, you will be even deeper relaxed." Count down slowly. Time each number to coincide with an exhale... and this will deepen the trance.
Shhhhhh! It's a Secret
Next Newsletter
The next newsletter that comes out in late June or early July, (Remember, it's a secret) will include a surprise. Be sure to open it as soon as it arrives!
Issue: # 19
11 June 2008
Dear Donald
Big news in this issue. We talk about street skits, the myth of the "mysterious pressure point", and how to obtain deep trance using an instant induction.
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 40 countries!
Safety
The Mysterious Pressure Point
It never fails. Every time I post a new video of an instant induction on youtube, one or two newbies offer their opinion that I have undoubtedly pressed "the pressure point on her neck, causing her to drop into unconsciousness." The myth of the mysterious pressure point is quite widespread, but the reality is...it doesn't exist! Another widespread myth is that there is a pressure point on the shoulder (remember Spock's Vulcan neck pinch?) and I am sometimes asked if I employ that. It also does not exist.
The reality is that when I perform the slight, unexpected pull to the arm, this is all that's needed to provide the shock necessary for the induction. ALWAYS check to make sure the individual has no arm or neck issues before doing this induction.
Street Skits
My Cigarette Tastes Awful!
We were in Ocean City, Maryland doing street hypnosis and I decided to do an old Ormond McGill trick. After an "arm pull" instant induction and some deepening, I told the young man that the next time he smoked a cigarette, it would taste like burning rubber. In fact, each drag would get worse and worse. Then I had him open his eyes. The part I found most interesting was that even though the cigarette tasted awful (he was really grimacing) he kept puffing as if to convince himself that the taste would not get better, only worse. Since I had not secured his permission before doing this gag, I gave him the choice of keeping the suggestion for the rest of the night. He refused, so I removed the suggestion. Here's the video.
Sean Michael Andrews'
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Reader Question:
How long does it take before you can give the subject suggestions?
Sean's Answer:
It depends. Some subjects will accept suggestions immediately after you induce them. Others require a bit of deepening. In general, I will induce and then do several deepeners to make sure the subject is fairly deep. You need to have somnambulism in most cases for the subject to take significant suggestions. Start out with simple suggestions such as "eye lock," and then gradually work up to more complicated suggestions and post hypnotic suggestions. Each suggestion executed will tend to deepen the trance and lay the groundwork for the next suggestion.
Issue: # 18
29 May 2008
Greetings!
We're spreading the word about the exciting activity of Street Hypnosis and passing along "best practices" to make street hypnosis fun and safe.
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 37 countries!
Safety
Age Regressions
Sometimes it can be fun to suggest to a subject that she is a young child again and then ask the child to describe her favorite toys, what she likes to do, etc. The danger is that sometimes a subject may have had an unhappy childhood or possibly a very traumatic one. This could result in an abreaction, so to avoid this, when suggesting age regression ALWAYS specify that the subject is going back to a HAPPY time as a child. Repeat several times that she will recall happy times only. This issue features the return of the young woman whom many of my youtube viewers have asked for. FYI, she's a very nice, young person.
Super Two-Day Instant Induction Class!
This is the news I've been waiting to announce. Keith Livingston, outstanding hypnotist and NLP Guru and I have put together a special two-day Instant and Rapid Hypnotic Induction class in beautiful Seattle, Washington on 13 & 14 September 2008! I've been a big fan of Keith's for years. He's one of the top hypnosis and NLP trainers in the world and I'm really excited about this new class. We'll be teaching MANY instant inductions that place a subject into deep hypnosis instantly, including sneaky Ericksonian inductions which are Keith's specialty. Here's a link to information on the class. Be advised, there is a very limited-time offer associated with this class - the first few responders will score several hundred dollars' worth of free products!! - so don't delay. Check it out NOW!
Sean Michael Andrews'
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My Subject was Startled
Reader Question
I tried the hand drop induction on my mom, but when I flipped my hand out and shouted "Sleep!" she popped open her eyes and said that I scared her. She said it would be all right for me to hypnotize her. What went wrong?
Sean's Answer
It sounds like you did everything right. Although hypnotizing family members can sometimes be problematic, I don't think that is why the induction failed. The purpose of flipping your hand out suddenly IS to shock the subject. In the moment when she is feeling the excitement, you give the command, "Sleep!" and she will drop into hypnosis. Sometimes a person will react with great shock or even scream when you flip your hand out. They are actually in hypnosis even though their eyes are open. When this happens, stay with them. Pass your hand from the subject's forehead, down over the eyes and gently say, "Now close your eyes and relax." Continue deepening and you have hypnosis.
Issue: # 17
20 May 2008
Greetings!
We're spreading the word about the exciting activity of Street Hypnosis and passing along "best practices" to make street hypnosis fun and safe.
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 34 countries!
Nancy Knocks them Down in Nashville
111 Instant Inductions in a Weekend
I received this note from fellow speed hypnotist Nancy McCune of Nashville Hypnosis. "I went to the 'Galactic Expo' last weekend. I took my 'Free Hypnosis Today' sign, all my recorded stuff and had a blast! I did rapid inductions and did 63 people on Saturday (10 - 7) and when I got there on Sunday my able assistant announced that no way was she going to let me do that on Sunday. So she scheduled only six per hour so only did 48!! I sold a bunch of audios and best of all have 2 new multiple session clients!" Thanks very much for the sign idea, Nancy. 111 instant inductions in a weekend? You're an animal!!! If you want to share a report of some street hypnosis, send an email to sean@worldsfastesthypnotist.com and I may include it here. You've set the bar awfully high, Nancy!
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"I must say, your DVD's are among THE BEST I've EVER watched on Hypnosis!!!
Everything went right AND wrong (almost wrong) IE: Subject NOT losing the numbers while doing Elman, yet you made an INSTANT and awesome change to put her under. I've watched BOTH DVD's 3x each, My gosh you are GREAT !!!! The info so far is Priceless !!! Again THANK YOU....."
-Dave Buzzalini (Las Vegas, Nevada)
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Reader Question:
How do you obtain somnambulism with a subject after performing an instant induction?
Sean's Answer:
Many people will drop immediately into somnambulism (deep trance) as soon as you do the instant induction. I always follow the instant induction with a deepening technique such as the 10-1 count. "In a moment I will count from ten down to one. Let each number I say take you deeper... and deeper, so that by the time I reach the number one, you will be even deeper relaxed." Count down slowly. Time each number to coincide with an exhale... and this will deepen the trance.
Shhhhhh! It's a Secret
Next Newsletter
The next newsletter that comes out in late June or early July, (Remember, it's a secret) will include a surprise. Be sure to open it as soon as it arrives!
Issue: # 19
11 June 2008
Dear Donald
Big news in this issue. We talk about street skits, the myth of the "mysterious pressure point", and how to obtain deep trance using an instant induction.
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 40 countries!
Safety
The Mysterious Pressure Point
It never fails. Every time I post a new video of an instant induction on youtube, one or two newbies offer their opinion that I have undoubtedly pressed "the pressure point on her neck, causing her to drop into unconsciousness." The myth of the mysterious pressure point is quite widespread, but the reality is...it doesn't exist! Another widespread myth is that there is a pressure point on the shoulder (remember Spock's Vulcan neck pinch?) and I am sometimes asked if I employ that. It also does not exist.
The reality is that when I perform the slight, unexpected pull to the arm, this is all that's needed to provide the shock necessary for the induction. ALWAYS check to make sure the individual has no arm or neck issues before doing this induction.
Street Skits
My Cigarette Tastes Awful!
We were in Ocean City, Maryland doing street hypnosis and I decided to do an old Ormond McGill trick. After an "arm pull" instant induction and some deepening, I told the young man that the next time he smoked a cigarette, it would taste like burning rubber. In fact, each drag would get worse and worse. Then I had him open his eyes. The part I found most interesting was that even though the cigarette tasted awful (he was really grimacing) he kept puffing as if to convince himself that the taste would not get better, only worse. Since I had not secured his permission before doing this gag, I gave him the choice of keeping the suggestion for the rest of the night. He refused, so I removed the suggestion. Here's the video.
Sean Michael Andrews'
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Reader Question:
How long does it take before you can give the subject suggestions?
Sean's Answer:
It depends. Some subjects will accept suggestions immediately after you induce them. Others require a bit of deepening. In general, I will induce and then do several deepeners to make sure the subject is fairly deep. You need to have somnambulism in most cases for the subject to take significant suggestions. Start out with simple suggestions such as "eye lock," and then gradually work up to more complicated suggestions and post hypnotic suggestions. Each suggestion executed will tend to deepen the trance and lay the groundwork for the next suggestion.
Issue: # 18
29 May 2008
Greetings!
We're spreading the word about the exciting activity of Street Hypnosis and passing along "best practices" to make street hypnosis fun and safe.
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 37 countries!
Safety
Age Regressions
Sometimes it can be fun to suggest to a subject that she is a young child again and then ask the child to describe her favorite toys, what she likes to do, etc. The danger is that sometimes a subject may have had an unhappy childhood or possibly a very traumatic one. This could result in an abreaction, so to avoid this, when suggesting age regression ALWAYS specify that the subject is going back to a HAPPY time as a child. Repeat several times that she will recall happy times only. This issue features the return of the young woman whom many of my youtube viewers have asked for. FYI, she's a very nice, young person.
Super Two-Day Instant Induction Class!
This is the news I've been waiting to announce. Keith Livingston, outstanding hypnotist and NLP Guru and I have put together a special two-day Instant and Rapid Hypnotic Induction class in beautiful Seattle, Washington on 13 & 14 September 2008! I've been a big fan of Keith's for years. He's one of the top hypnosis and NLP trainers in the world and I'm really excited about this new class. We'll be teaching MANY instant inductions that place a subject into deep hypnosis instantly, including sneaky Ericksonian inductions which are Keith's specialty. Here's a link to information on the class. Be advised, there is a very limited-time offer associated with this class - the first few responders will score several hundred dollars' worth of free products!! - so don't delay. Check it out NOW!
Sean Michael Andrews'
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My Subject was Startled
Reader Question
I tried the hand drop induction on my mom, but when I flipped my hand out and shouted "Sleep!" she popped open her eyes and said that I scared her. She said it would be all right for me to hypnotize her. What went wrong?
Sean's Answer
It sounds like you did everything right. Although hypnotizing family members can sometimes be problematic, I don't think that is why the induction failed. The purpose of flipping your hand out suddenly IS to shock the subject. In the moment when she is feeling the excitement, you give the command, "Sleep!" and she will drop into hypnosis. Sometimes a person will react with great shock or even scream when you flip your hand out. They are actually in hypnosis even though their eyes are open. When this happens, stay with them. Pass your hand from the subject's forehead, down over the eyes and gently say, "Now close your eyes and relax." Continue deepening and you have hypnosis.
Issue: # 17
20 May 2008
Greetings!
We're spreading the word about the exciting activity of Street Hypnosis and passing along "best practices" to make street hypnosis fun and safe.
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 34 countries!
Nancy Knocks them Down in Nashville
111 Instant Inductions in a Weekend
I received this note from fellow speed hypnotist Nancy McCune of Nashville Hypnosis. "I went to the 'Galactic Expo' last weekend. I took my 'Free Hypnosis Today' sign, all my recorded stuff and had a blast! I did rapid inductions and did 63 people on Saturday (10 - 7) and when I got there on Sunday my able assistant announced that no way was she going to let me do that on Sunday. So she scheduled only six per hour so only did 48!! I sold a bunch of audios and best of all have 2 new multiple session clients!" Thanks very much for the sign idea, Nancy. 111 instant inductions in a weekend? You're an animal!!! If you want to share a report of some street hypnosis, send an email to sean@worldsfastesthypnotist.com and I may include it here. You've set the bar awfully high, Nancy!
Two Days Left - Last Chance to Save $30!!!
Learn Instant and Rapid Inductions!
Sit in (electronically) on Sean Michael Andrews' Instant and Rapid Induction course and learn how to do:
Arm pull induction
Hand Drop induction
Dave Elman induction
Dave Elman instant induction
Much more!
The cost for this DVD is just $109.95, but if you order before 23 May, the price is $79.95! Click here for info.
"I must say, your DVD's are among THE BEST I've EVER watched on Hypnosis!!!
Everything went right AND wrong (almost wrong) IE: Subject NOT losing the numbers while doing Elman, yet you made an INSTANT and awesome change to put her under. I've watched BOTH DVD's 3x each, My gosh you are GREAT !!!! The info so far is Priceless !!! Again THANK YOU....."
-Dave Buzzalini (Las Vegas, Nevada)
We hope you enjoyed the tips in this newsletter. Please send any comments or questions to Contact Email
If you know someone who might like to see the newsletter, please click on the "Forward Email" link below.
Sincerely,
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Friday, May 16, 2008
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"Waking Hypnosis"
Here's a way to clear the way to actual hypnosis. Suggest that your subject engage in an "imagination game" (Thanks for the tip, Brian.) and move from this to actual hypnosis. Waking trance is a lot of fun to do. It takes some practice, but once you get this perfected, you can really impress the crowd. Here's this issue's featured video of "Waking Hypnosis".
Who Won the Cool Prize?
This really cool, old book, packed with very interesting tidbits about hypnosis was won by Jason Gordon CH of Gordon Hypnosis in Ontario, Canada. Congratulations, Gordon!
Some have asked if a reprint is available and the answer is yes! Here is a link to the reprint on Amazon.
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The Best Induction for a Beginner
Reader Question
Is the Dave Elman the best induction for a new person to do?
Sean's Answer
Dave Elman's "three-minute routine" is the most reliable rapid induction for a beginner. As far as super-rapid inductions go, I favor the seated hand drop for beginners. There are fewer "moving parts" than in other super rapids and since the subject is seated, it is safer. Standing inductions have their associated risks since you need to make sure the subject remains upright. More on this next issue.
Instant Hypnosis DVD!
Done!
Many of my readers and youtube viewers have asked when I would finish my Instant and Rapid Hypnosis DVD. Well, I finally did it! Here's your chance to sit in (electronically) on my Instant Hypnosis course. Topics covered are:
• Elman Instant Induction
• Hand Drop Induction
• Arm Pull Induction
• Handshake Interrupt
• Hypnosis Safety and MUCH more!
I will offer these videos for $109.95 on my website, but the first ten people who order the two-DVD set can get it for $79.95. Details will be included in the next issue. Here's a testimonial from a hypnotist who got an advance copy:
"I must say, your DVD's are among THE BEST I've EVER watched on Hypnosis!!! Everything went right AND wrong (almost wrong) IE: Subject NOT losing the numbers while doing Elman, yet you made an INSTANT and awesome change to put her under. I've watched BOTH DVD's 3x each, My gosh you are GREAT !!!! The info so far is Priceless !!! Again THANK YOU....."
-Dave Buzaalini
(For those who are paying attention, yes, this is the same message as last issue. I decided to add in some more cool footage. It'll be done soon!)
Issue: # 15 15 April 2008
Greetings!
We're spreading the word about the exciting activity of Street Hypnosis and passing along "best practices" to make street hypnosis fun and safe.
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 26 countries!
Spotlight On Brian David Phillips
Name: Brian David Phillips
Home Base: Taiwan
Brian David Phillips Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the English Department at National Chengchi University, a prestigious university in Taiwan. He is a Board Certified Hypnotist (Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Hypnosis Instructor Trainer) and is the president of the Society of Experiential Trance. (SET). Brian shared a LOT of information, so I have continued his responses on my blog. Don't miss out. Click on "MORE" for his extended answers.
Sean When doing "Walkabout Trance", what are some of the methods you use to entice people to be hypnotized?
BDP I use quite a few different "approaches" but, honestly, most of the time rely upon a few simple ones.
First, a LOT of the time I don't need to approach people because they approach me. That's right, they will ask me about hypnosis. Living in Asia, I have grown accustomed to carrying what I guess one would call a man-bag. Rather than having keys, wallet, cellphone or the like in my pockets, I keep all that in a bag I carry around with me. Well, since I've got this big ol' thing with me all the time (my bag is large enough to accommodate my notebook computer and a number of books at any given time), I printed off a 4X6 card on purple cardstock that has my logo (the "eye of experiential trance") and the word Hypnosis in big characters in English and Chinese (in the part of the planet I live in, Chinese is the local language - yes, I really have hypnotized a LOT of folks through interpretation, see my webpages for some examples, both on and off the street), laminated the card, and fixed it to my bag so it's hanging on the side as a walking billboard of sorts where ever I go. Seeing that card will pique the interest of a whole lot of folks. While I know a bucketful of hypnotists and hypnosis is just common everyday stuff for me, most folks never meet a "real" hypnotist in their entire lives so seeing that card will get the ol' curiousity cat running and many will ask my about it. I then go into a nice little pretalk about how I'm a genuine hypnotist and answer their questions while presenting a playful "you wanna give it a go?" attitude. From there, it is usually not difficult to go into some simple trance effect demonstrations. MORE
Sean Could you please share a safety hint for aspiring street hypnotists?
BDP Consent, consent, consent. By consent, I mean informed consent. I never use covert or shock inductions on unsuspecting people. There are folks who do this who are able to do so and get away with it, but I have seen too many people attempt these without proper context grounding or skill competence and then they open themselves up to possible safety concerns (such as getting your butt kicked by someone who is angry about being approached in that way).
I strongly suggest that folks not do street hypnosis with minors without explicit parental permission (from a parent who is actually present, not the classic "I called my Mom and she said it's okay" gambit). I tell kids that while I can't hypnotize them on the street at that moment without their parents, I do occasionally do shows or events for schools so they can talk to their classmates and teachers about inviting me to their school or they can tell their parents I have a family oriented show they can all come to (I give them my business card to give to their parents and if I have a show flyer I give them that). MORE
Sean What is your favorite induction to use during walkabout trance?
BDP My absolute favorite is the Phillips Arm Pull Induction. This is a variation of the classic armpull with fixation with a twist. I have a couple videos on my webpages where I use this induction, including a piece where I teach it online, and I teach it in many of my classes with a bit more of the nuances. However, the setup is the key. I start by taking the trance partner's hand and do a bit of filler patter about how when I say "sleep" even though sleep is not hypnosis but when I say sleep they will close their eyes and just let everything go, AS IF they are turning off a switch and their body and mind just shut down relaxing deeply and wonderfully. At this point I will then ask, "are you right or left handed?" Regardless of what they say, I then say "oh, then I need your other hand" and switch hands that I am holding. This is very important. I then hold the hand MORE
Sean What advice would you give to aspiring street hypnotists?
BDP I know this is Sean Michael Andrews' newsletter but the absolutely first advice I give to aspiring street hypnotists is to take a few of my courses. Of course, that's pretty much the same advice I give anyone and everyone. So, just imagine I'm standing in front of you and you're staring into my incredibly deep and penetrating and hypnotic eyes while I wave my fingers in front of you hypnotically while my influential and hypnotic voice slowly drones on "you will take my courses, you will take my courses, you will take my courses" over and over and over as you find yourself compelled to click on my course links and register for any and all course offerings I might have at the moment. Or, not. :-)
Seriously, while I am certainly always happy to have more and more students (more than happy, actually), it is getting some competent training that is important. If you're not familiar with hypnosis then take a good solid course (preferably one that either focuses on or at least includes speed hypnosis). Choose a teacher who has a solid reputation as well as competence in the sort of hypnosis you see yourself wishing to pursue.
Read as much as you can about hypnosis in general and if you are looking for street hypnosis information then get information specific to that. Sean's newsletter has many valuable insights so be sure to read it.
Join online hypnosis forums where street hypnosis is welcome. Some of the forums discourage folks from doing any sort of entertainment or recreational hypnosis so you're not going to get much helpful guidance on doing it well in those sort of forums. You might consider joining an open community group such as the Hypnosis Technique Exchange at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hypnosistechniqueexchange as there are many inductions archived in the messages there and other forums such as Sean's yahoogroup for more specific information exchange. MORE
Sean's Upcoming Hypnosis Classes!
Two-Day Instant Hypnosis Class
September (TBD) West Coast
Two-Day No Nonsense Hypnosis Class
-May 3-4 Ocean City, MD
-July 12-13 Columbia, MD
Two-Day Hypnosis Best Practices Seminar
-June 14-15 Hampton Inn, Stamford, CT
-October 25-26 Hampton inn, Tampa, FL
Cost $495
Seven-Day NGH Ceritification Course
-July 12-18 Columbia, MD
Cost $1895
"This was a most interesting presentation which was so much fun we didn't realize eight hours had passed."
-Linda Chidlow (C.H. Canada)
We hope you enjoyed the tips in this newsletter. Please send any comments or questions to Contact Email
If you know someone who might like to see the newsletter, please click on the "Forward Email" link below.
Sincerely,
Sean Michael Andrews
www.WorldsFastestHypnotist.com
Free, but worth much more! Want to chat about instant and rapid inductions or just hypnosis in general (at no charge)? Give Sean a call on Thursdays from 12-1PM EST. 410-271-9408
Offer Expires: Who knows. Let's see how we go.
Forward email
Sean Michael Andrews'
EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE
Waking Hypnosis
Ask Sean
Safety
Fear of Flying
Upcoming Hypnosis Classes
Instant Hypnosis DVD
QUICK LINKS
Instant Induction Course
Weekend Hypnosis Course
JOIN OUR LIST
"Waking Hypnosis"
According to Ormond McGill in his "Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism," waking hypnosis is an informal trance. All you need is a subject with a good imagination. Start with locking your subject's hands together and then proceed from there. The commands should be clear, emphatic and rapid-fire so that the subject goes quickly from one demonstration to another without too much time to think about what is going on. It's important to make sure your subject keeps her eyes locked on yours. This informal trance can be turned into a formal trance at any time with a slight movement and the command, "Sleep!" Here's another example of a waking trance.
Ask Sean
Street Approaches
Reader Question
How long would you expect a street induction to take on average with say a subject who wants to but has trouble completely letting go and what would be your patter beforehand and what induction would you use?
Sean's Answer
On a cold walk-up, the patter would be, "I'm out here demonstrating hypnosis and how quickly it can be achieved. I gotta warn you. Everyone I've hypnotized tonight said it felt wonderful. Would you like to experience hypnosis and feel wonderful?" Providing the answer is yes, I say, "I do instant inductions, so here's how it works. In a moment I'm going to ask you to give me your hand. I will shake your hand down. When I do, your eyes close down, your head falls forward and you go into a pleasant, deep, hypnotic slumber. And it feels wonderful! Sound good? Give me your hand. Take a step toward me. Put your feet together. Look at me right here. Sleep!" (Providing it's an arm pull induction I'm doing. I guess that would take about 30 seconds. Whether or not she has trouble letting go wouldn't enter into it. When she gets the shock, she'll let go. The confidence you exude will override her doubts about her ability to let go.
Issue: # 16 14 May 2008
Greetings!
We're spreading the word about the exciting activity of Street Hypnosis and passing along "best practices" to make street hypnosis fun and safe.
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 33 countries!
Safety
Seated or Standing?
Many rapid inductions can be done either seated or standing, but some are best done seated. The "hand drop" induction is very effective, but when the induction is triggered, the natural tendency for the subject is to lurch forward. This is why this induction is best done seated. Also, I recommend that you do the hand drop with your chair to the side of the subject's chair because this will enable you to control her better. Here's a tip on deepening the trance. Keep one hand on her shoulder after you trigger the induction. Press down as she exhales and ease up on the pressure as she inhales. This will deepen her trance state.
Fun on an Airplane
"I'm scared to death of flying!"
I went to Oklahoma City last Friday to meet with Patrick Coleman, a very talented hypnotist who specializes in pain control and specifically dental hypnosis. On my way home, on takeoff from OKC, the young woman next to me buried her head in her hands, so I asked her if she was all right. "I'm scared to death of flying!" she said. For those of you who thought instant inductions were just for fun, read on.... I introduced myself and told her that I could take away the fear. I did a hand drop induction and deepened her. Then I said "In a moment I'm going to pick up your hand and drop it. When I do you will be able to imagine you are on the most wonderful vacation ever. Go wherever you want with whomever you want. Do what you want to do, eat what you want to eat and drink what you want to drink. Any voices you hear or bumps you feel will just be a part of the imagined vacation and you will have a ball!" I dropped her hand and said "Be there!" Well, this lady smiled all the way to Atlanta. She didn't emerge until we landed and I counted her up as we taxied to the terminal.
Watch This Space
Next newsletter I will be publishing some exciting news. Something BIG is in the works and it happens in September. Stay tuned for the announcement!
Sean's Upcoming Hypnosis Classes!
Two-Day No Nonsense Hypnosis Class
-July 12-13 Pasadena, MD
Two-Day Hypnosis Best Practices Seminar
-October 25-26 Hampton inn, Tampa, FL
Cost $495
Seven-Day NGH Ceritification Course
-July 12-18 Pasadena, MD
Cost $1895
"A great class for learning both instant and rapid inductions AND the theory behind them in order to create our own inductions. Time well spent!"
-PS (Columbia, MD)
Learn Instant Hypnosis DVD!
Done!
I mean really done! The two-volume DVD of my Instant and Rapid Induction class is ready for distribution. Here's your chance to sit in (electronically) on my Instant Hypnosis course. Topics covered are:
• Elman Instant Induction
• Hand Drop Induction
• Arm Pull Induction
• Handshake Interrupt
• Hypnosis Safety and MUCH more!
I will offer these videos for $109.95 on my website, but if you order the two-DVD set before 20 May, you can get it for $79.95. And since I forgot to tell the programmers to include shipping, shipping is free!
Important Note: These links will send you to the website for my private practice, Maryland Family Hypnosis where I have a Google shopping cart. For the curious, you can even find out what Sean's real name is!
Here's a testimonial from a hypnotist who got an advance copy:
"I must say, your DVD's are among THE BEST I've EVER watched on Hypnosis!!! Everything went right AND wrong (almost wrong) IE: Subject NOT losing the numbers while doing Elman, yet you made an INSTANT and awesome change to put her under. I've watched BOTH DVD's 3x each, My gosh you are GREAT !!!! The info so far is Priceless !!! Again THANK YOU....."
-Dave Buzzalini (Las Vegas, Nevada)
We hope you enjoyed the tips in this newsletter. Please send any comments or questions to Contact Email
If you know someone who might like to see the newsletter, please click on the "Forward Email" link below.
Sincerely,
Sean Michael Andrews
www.WorldsFastestHypnotist.com
Free, but worth much more! Want to chat about instant and rapid inductions or just hypnosis in general? Give me a call on Thursdays from 12-1PM EST. My number is 410-271-9408. If there are a lot of callers, we may need to limit our call to 15 minutes, but if there are no other callers, you get the full hour!
Offer Expires: Who knows. Let's see how we go.
EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE
Waking Hypnosis
Classic Hypno Book Goes North
Ask Sean
Meet Brian David Phillips
Upcoming Hypnosis Classes
QUICK LINKS
Instant Induction Course
Weekend Hypnosis Course
JOIN OUR LIST
"Waking Hypnosis"
Here's a way to clear the way to actual hypnosis. Suggest that your subject engage in an "imagination game" (Thanks for the tip, Brian.) and move from this to actual hypnosis. Waking trance is a lot of fun to do. It takes some practice, but once you get this perfected, you can really impress the crowd. Here's this issue's featured video of "Waking Hypnosis".
Who Won the Cool Prize?
This really cool, old book, packed with very interesting tidbits about hypnosis was won by Jason Gordon CH of Gordon Hypnosis in Ontario, Canada. Congratulations, Gordon!
Some have asked if a reprint is available and the answer is yes! Here is a link to the reprint on Amazon.
Ask Sean
The Best Induction for a Beginner
Reader Question
Is the Dave Elman the best induction for a new person to do?
Sean's Answer
Dave Elman's "three-minute routine" is the most reliable rapid induction for a beginner. As far as super-rapid inductions go, I favor the seated hand drop for beginners. There are fewer "moving parts" than in other super rapids and since the subject is seated, it is safer. Standing inductions have their associated risks since you need to make sure the subject remains upright. More on this next issue.
Instant Hypnosis DVD!
Done!
Many of my readers and youtube viewers have asked when I would finish my Instant and Rapid Hypnosis DVD. Well, I finally did it! Here's your chance to sit in (electronically) on my Instant Hypnosis course. Topics covered are:
• Elman Instant Induction
• Hand Drop Induction
• Arm Pull Induction
• Handshake Interrupt
• Hypnosis Safety and MUCH more!
I will offer these videos for $109.95 on my website, but the first ten people who order the two-DVD set can get it for $79.95. Details will be included in the next issue. Here's a testimonial from a hypnotist who got an advance copy:
"I must say, your DVD's are among THE BEST I've EVER watched on Hypnosis!!! Everything went right AND wrong (almost wrong) IE: Subject NOT losing the numbers while doing Elman, yet you made an INSTANT and awesome change to put her under. I've watched BOTH DVD's 3x each, My gosh you are GREAT !!!! The info so far is Priceless !!! Again THANK YOU....."
-Dave Buzaalini
(For those who are paying attention, yes, this is the same message as last issue. I decided to add in some more cool footage. It'll be done soon!)
Issue: # 15 15 April 2008
Greetings!
We're spreading the word about the exciting activity of Street Hypnosis and passing along "best practices" to make street hypnosis fun and safe.
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 26 countries!
Spotlight On Brian David Phillips
Name: Brian David Phillips
Home Base: Taiwan
Brian David Phillips Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the English Department at National Chengchi University, a prestigious university in Taiwan. He is a Board Certified Hypnotist (Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Hypnosis Instructor Trainer) and is the president of the Society of Experiential Trance. (SET). Brian shared a LOT of information, so I have continued his responses on my blog. Don't miss out. Click on "MORE" for his extended answers.
Sean When doing "Walkabout Trance", what are some of the methods you use to entice people to be hypnotized?
BDP I use quite a few different "approaches" but, honestly, most of the time rely upon a few simple ones.
First, a LOT of the time I don't need to approach people because they approach me. That's right, they will ask me about hypnosis. Living in Asia, I have grown accustomed to carrying what I guess one would call a man-bag. Rather than having keys, wallet, cellphone or the like in my pockets, I keep all that in a bag I carry around with me. Well, since I've got this big ol' thing with me all the time (my bag is large enough to accommodate my notebook computer and a number of books at any given time), I printed off a 4X6 card on purple cardstock that has my logo (the "eye of experiential trance") and the word Hypnosis in big characters in English and Chinese (in the part of the planet I live in, Chinese is the local language - yes, I really have hypnotized a LOT of folks through interpretation, see my webpages for some examples, both on and off the street), laminated the card, and fixed it to my bag so it's hanging on the side as a walking billboard of sorts where ever I go. Seeing that card will pique the interest of a whole lot of folks. While I know a bucketful of hypnotists and hypnosis is just common everyday stuff for me, most folks never meet a "real" hypnotist in their entire lives so seeing that card will get the ol' curiousity cat running and many will ask my about it. I then go into a nice little pretalk about how I'm a genuine hypnotist and answer their questions while presenting a playful "you wanna give it a go?" attitude. From there, it is usually not difficult to go into some simple trance effect demonstrations. MORE
Sean Could you please share a safety hint for aspiring street hypnotists?
BDP Consent, consent, consent. By consent, I mean informed consent. I never use covert or shock inductions on unsuspecting people. There are folks who do this who are able to do so and get away with it, but I have seen too many people attempt these without proper context grounding or skill competence and then they open themselves up to possible safety concerns (such as getting your butt kicked by someone who is angry about being approached in that way).
I strongly suggest that folks not do street hypnosis with minors without explicit parental permission (from a parent who is actually present, not the classic "I called my Mom and she said it's okay" gambit). I tell kids that while I can't hypnotize them on the street at that moment without their parents, I do occasionally do shows or events for schools so they can talk to their classmates and teachers about inviting me to their school or they can tell their parents I have a family oriented show they can all come to (I give them my business card to give to their parents and if I have a show flyer I give them that). MORE
Sean What is your favorite induction to use during walkabout trance?
BDP My absolute favorite is the Phillips Arm Pull Induction. This is a variation of the classic armpull with fixation with a twist. I have a couple videos on my webpages where I use this induction, including a piece where I teach it online, and I teach it in many of my classes with a bit more of the nuances. However, the setup is the key. I start by taking the trance partner's hand and do a bit of filler patter about how when I say "sleep" even though sleep is not hypnosis but when I say sleep they will close their eyes and just let everything go, AS IF they are turning off a switch and their body and mind just shut down relaxing deeply and wonderfully. At this point I will then ask, "are you right or left handed?" Regardless of what they say, I then say "oh, then I need your other hand" and switch hands that I am holding. This is very important. I then hold the hand MORE
Sean What advice would you give to aspiring street hypnotists?
BDP I know this is Sean Michael Andrews' newsletter but the absolutely first advice I give to aspiring street hypnotists is to take a few of my courses. Of course, that's pretty much the same advice I give anyone and everyone. So, just imagine I'm standing in front of you and you're staring into my incredibly deep and penetrating and hypnotic eyes while I wave my fingers in front of you hypnotically while my influential and hypnotic voice slowly drones on "you will take my courses, you will take my courses, you will take my courses" over and over and over as you find yourself compelled to click on my course links and register for any and all course offerings I might have at the moment. Or, not. :-)
Seriously, while I am certainly always happy to have more and more students (more than happy, actually), it is getting some competent training that is important. If you're not familiar with hypnosis then take a good solid course (preferably one that either focuses on or at least includes speed hypnosis). Choose a teacher who has a solid reputation as well as competence in the sort of hypnosis you see yourself wishing to pursue.
Read as much as you can about hypnosis in general and if you are looking for street hypnosis information then get information specific to that. Sean's newsletter has many valuable insights so be sure to read it.
Join online hypnosis forums where street hypnosis is welcome. Some of the forums discourage folks from doing any sort of entertainment or recreational hypnosis so you're not going to get much helpful guidance on doing it well in those sort of forums. You might consider joining an open community group such as the Hypnosis Technique Exchange at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hypnosistechniqueexchange as there are many inductions archived in the messages there and other forums such as Sean's yahoogroup for more specific information exchange. MORE
Sean's Upcoming Hypnosis Classes!
Two-Day Instant Hypnosis Class
September (TBD) West Coast
Two-Day No Nonsense Hypnosis Class
-May 3-4 Ocean City, MD
-July 12-13 Columbia, MD
Two-Day Hypnosis Best Practices Seminar
-June 14-15 Hampton Inn, Stamford, CT
-October 25-26 Hampton inn, Tampa, FL
Cost $495
Seven-Day NGH Ceritification Course
-July 12-18 Columbia, MD
Cost $1895
"This was a most interesting presentation which was so much fun we didn't realize eight hours had passed."
-Linda Chidlow (C.H. Canada)
We hope you enjoyed the tips in this newsletter. Please send any comments or questions to Contact Email
If you know someone who might like to see the newsletter, please click on the "Forward Email" link below.
Sincerely,
Sean Michael Andrews
www.WorldsFastestHypnotist.com
Free, but worth much more! Want to chat about instant and rapid inductions or just hypnosis in general (at no charge)? Give Sean a call on Thursdays from 12-1PM EST. 410-271-9408
Offer Expires: Who knows. Let's see how we go.
Forward email
Sean Michael Andrews'
EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE
Waking Hypnosis
Ask Sean
Safety
Fear of Flying
Upcoming Hypnosis Classes
Instant Hypnosis DVD
QUICK LINKS
Instant Induction Course
Weekend Hypnosis Course
JOIN OUR LIST
"Waking Hypnosis"
According to Ormond McGill in his "Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism," waking hypnosis is an informal trance. All you need is a subject with a good imagination. Start with locking your subject's hands together and then proceed from there. The commands should be clear, emphatic and rapid-fire so that the subject goes quickly from one demonstration to another without too much time to think about what is going on. It's important to make sure your subject keeps her eyes locked on yours. This informal trance can be turned into a formal trance at any time with a slight movement and the command, "Sleep!" Here's another example of a waking trance.
Ask Sean
Street Approaches
Reader Question
How long would you expect a street induction to take on average with say a subject who wants to but has trouble completely letting go and what would be your patter beforehand and what induction would you use?
Sean's Answer
On a cold walk-up, the patter would be, "I'm out here demonstrating hypnosis and how quickly it can be achieved. I gotta warn you. Everyone I've hypnotized tonight said it felt wonderful. Would you like to experience hypnosis and feel wonderful?" Providing the answer is yes, I say, "I do instant inductions, so here's how it works. In a moment I'm going to ask you to give me your hand. I will shake your hand down. When I do, your eyes close down, your head falls forward and you go into a pleasant, deep, hypnotic slumber. And it feels wonderful! Sound good? Give me your hand. Take a step toward me. Put your feet together. Look at me right here. Sleep!" (Providing it's an arm pull induction I'm doing. I guess that would take about 30 seconds. Whether or not she has trouble letting go wouldn't enter into it. When she gets the shock, she'll let go. The confidence you exude will override her doubts about her ability to let go.
Issue: # 16 14 May 2008
Greetings!
We're spreading the word about the exciting activity of Street Hypnosis and passing along "best practices" to make street hypnosis fun and safe.
The EXTREME Street Hypnosis Newsletter is now read in 33 countries!
Safety
Seated or Standing?
Many rapid inductions can be done either seated or standing, but some are best done seated. The "hand drop" induction is very effective, but when the induction is triggered, the natural tendency for the subject is to lurch forward. This is why this induction is best done seated. Also, I recommend that you do the hand drop with your chair to the side of the subject's chair because this will enable you to control her better. Here's a tip on deepening the trance. Keep one hand on her shoulder after you trigger the induction. Press down as she exhales and ease up on the pressure as she inhales. This will deepen her trance state.
Fun on an Airplane
"I'm scared to death of flying!"
I went to Oklahoma City last Friday to meet with Patrick Coleman, a very talented hypnotist who specializes in pain control and specifically dental hypnosis. On my way home, on takeoff from OKC, the young woman next to me buried her head in her hands, so I asked her if she was all right. "I'm scared to death of flying!" she said. For those of you who thought instant inductions were just for fun, read on.... I introduced myself and told her that I could take away the fear. I did a hand drop induction and deepened her. Then I said "In a moment I'm going to pick up your hand and drop it. When I do you will be able to imagine you are on the most wonderful vacation ever. Go wherever you want with whomever you want. Do what you want to do, eat what you want to eat and drink what you want to drink. Any voices you hear or bumps you feel will just be a part of the imagined vacation and you will have a ball!" I dropped her hand and said "Be there!" Well, this lady smiled all the way to Atlanta. She didn't emerge until we landed and I counted her up as we taxied to the terminal.
Watch This Space
Next newsletter I will be publishing some exciting news. Something BIG is in the works and it happens in September. Stay tuned for the announcement!
Sean's Upcoming Hypnosis Classes!
Two-Day No Nonsense Hypnosis Class
-July 12-13 Pasadena, MD
Two-Day Hypnosis Best Practices Seminar
-October 25-26 Hampton inn, Tampa, FL
Cost $495
Seven-Day NGH Ceritification Course
-July 12-18 Pasadena, MD
Cost $1895
"A great class for learning both instant and rapid inductions AND the theory behind them in order to create our own inductions. Time well spent!"
-PS (Columbia, MD)
Learn Instant Hypnosis DVD!
Done!
I mean really done! The two-volume DVD of my Instant and Rapid Induction class is ready for distribution. Here's your chance to sit in (electronically) on my Instant Hypnosis course. Topics covered are:
• Elman Instant Induction
• Hand Drop Induction
• Arm Pull Induction
• Handshake Interrupt
• Hypnosis Safety and MUCH more!
I will offer these videos for $109.95 on my website, but if you order the two-DVD set before 20 May, you can get it for $79.95. And since I forgot to tell the programmers to include shipping, shipping is free!
Important Note: These links will send you to the website for my private practice, Maryland Family Hypnosis where I have a Google shopping cart. For the curious, you can even find out what Sean's real name is!
Here's a testimonial from a hypnotist who got an advance copy:
"I must say, your DVD's are among THE BEST I've EVER watched on Hypnosis!!! Everything went right AND wrong (almost wrong) IE: Subject NOT losing the numbers while doing Elman, yet you made an INSTANT and awesome change to put her under. I've watched BOTH DVD's 3x each, My gosh you are GREAT !!!! The info so far is Priceless !!! Again THANK YOU....."
-Dave Buzzalini (Las Vegas, Nevada)
We hope you enjoyed the tips in this newsletter. Please send any comments or questions to Contact Email
If you know someone who might like to see the newsletter, please click on the "Forward Email" link below.
Sincerely,
Sean Michael Andrews
www.WorldsFastestHypnotist.com
Free, but worth much more! Want to chat about instant and rapid inductions or just hypnosis in general? Give me a call on Thursdays from 12-1PM EST. My number is 410-271-9408. If there are a lot of callers, we may need to limit our call to 15 minutes, but if there are no other callers, you get the full hour!
Offer Expires: Who knows. Let's see how we go.
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