The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism

This phenomenal work by the Dean of American Hypnotists is the most comprehensive text ever to be published on stage hypnotism. It also has widespread therapeutic applications. The first section, Mastering Hypnosis, covers the history of the subject together with an extensive description of how to use the power of suggestion. The second section, Entertaining with Hypnotism, describes how to design and perform a modern hypnotic show and includes extracts from some of the most successful and exciting shows ever performed. Everything is covered, from opening the show to the best ways of advertising. There are also chapters on the business aspects of hypnotism and how to avoid lawsuits.

"The most extensive book ever to be published on stage hypnotism. Truly a goldmine of knowledge." - Paul McKenna. A continued star of our bestsellers list!

Ormond McGill was known as The Dean of American Hypnotists. He was a magician and hypnotist of international renown, and toured many parts of the world with his exciting stage shows: East Indian Miracles, The Seance of Wonders, Real Mental Magic, South Sea Island Magic and The Concert of Hypnotism, to name but a few. Ormond McGill was also a naturalist of prominence, his contributions to entomology and conchology being well known in those fields.

Already highly acclaimed, this book represents a lifetime spent in the field of hypnosis. Written by the remarkable Ormond McGill, it is the most extensive and comprehensive work ever produced on stage hypnotism, that contains fascinating insights of interest to the practising hypnotherapist.The book is divided into two parts:Mastering Hypnotism provides a comprehensive history of the subject together with an extensive description of how to use the power of suggestion. Over a hundred different methods of hypnotic induction are here described in detail.Entertaining With Hypnotism gives a thorough description of how to design, develop and perform a modern hypnotic show, and includes extracts from some of the most successful shows ever performed. Every detail from the best way to open a show to the best way to advertise is thoroughly covered. Invaluable chapters consider the business aspects of hypnotism, examining how to avoid law suits and discussing extensively the important questions on the subject of stage hypnosis.Throughout this far reaching study, the language remains clear and simple. The approach is emphatically practical, and every aspect of every induction and routine is comprehensively covered. Ormond manages to demystify an enigmatic subject and, in his unique style, leads us into the wonderful world of hypnosis.

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