Product Description

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 chapters on the business aspects of hypnotism and how to avoid lawsuits.

"Ormond McGill has produced a masterwork on Stage Hypnosis … all inclusive of his previous work but with much new, up-to-date material added for today’s mastery." - Gill Boyne, President, American Council of Hypnotist Examiners.

"This phenomenal work … is not only the most comprehensive book ever to be published on stage hypnotism, it also has widespread therapeutic applications as well. … I am confident that even the most experienced practitioner of hypnosis will gain new skills from this important work." - Martin Roberts PhD

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20413 in Books
• Published on: 1994-05-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 640 pages

Paul McKenna
"The most extensive book ever to be published on stage hypnotism. Truly a goldmine of knowledge." -

Kathleen Ginn, Rapid Sensory Learning
Recommended for those who wish to become better presenters of the art and science of hypnotism.

About the Author
Ormond McGill is known world-wide as the Dean of American Hypnotists and is the author of the famous book Professional Stage Hypnotism. He is a magician and hypnotist of international reputation and has toured the world with his exciting stage shows: East Indian Miracles, The Seance of Wonders, South Sea Island Magic and the Concert of Hypnotism. He performed the first ever televised stage hypnosis show in the USA in 1942.

Customer Reviews

Practically everything you need to know!
As most previous reviewers have made clear, this is an excellent book. Well written and packed with information and covers practically everything you would want to know.
There are over a hundred methods here, so the chances of you finding the most effective one for each person you hypnotise is very high.
The majority of stage hypnotists use the techniques listed in this book and it is an invaluable reference to a fascinating subject.

Excellent, complete and thorough.
A master work in the art of stage hypnosis that takes you from raw novice to accomplished stage performer. There are literally hundreds of induction and trance deepening techniques along with examples of content for shows from a range of master hypnotists.

Especially amazing is the description of what people will do without question under trance. Even if you just plan to see if you can put "the 'fluence" on friends at parties, this book will give you the lot. It looks expensive, but as with all things you pay for what you get. How does 600 pages of information sound?

amazing
i tried getting into hypnotism a few years ago but the book i got was not very helpful. i bought this book recently and it is a book full of everything you need to know. the history through to putting on your own shows. it has plenty of techniques and if you cant hypnotise after this you never will