Have you ever seen a stage hypnosis show? If you have, then perhaps you were in amazement of the control and lucid power the hypnotist seemed to have over the subjects. And if you’re like any other person that has witnessed this kind of event, you probably want to know more about the hypnosis techniques that were used during such a demonstration.
Contrary to some beliefs, stage hypnosis doesn’t make people do something against their will, morals or better judgment. And clearly it doesn’t entail any magic at all. There are no specific set of skills needed in order to perform such acts. Most performers use selected routines in order to add animation to the show and their own charisma to lure in their victims.
But Wait, Is Stage Hypnosis Real?
Of course it is real. But this really depends on how good the hypnotist actually is, as some are just good performers. And some even make use of actors already planted in the crowd even before the show begins.
Stage hypnosis goes through some of the following steps that make it nearly impossible for the hypnotist to fail:
Calling All Volunteers!?
First, someone or a group of so called volunteers are called to come up on stage. Consider this, these people are those that are willing to get involved and are more than eager to follow every instruction given by the hypnotist. Then, some stage hypnosis tests are executed on these willing participants, like closing their eyes and following simple suggestions to see if they are responsive.
Let Us Entertain You
If proven right, they are to follow more instructions from the stage hypnotist. Thus, creating an entertaining show for all. And those who don’t comply end up being dismissed as poor subjects.
Being on the stage facing the crowd makes these people self aware. If they end up being the only one not complying and removed from the stage, they end up feeling like an outcast. For this very reason, they surely will follow the orders from the hypnotist. By this time, they will do anything in order to prevent being publicly embarrassed. This excitement and desire to be the center of attention, makes the hypnotist’s job that much easier.
Performing Stage Hypnosis Tricks
Hypnotists usually perform tasks like dropping people to the floor, making them lie still and gradually lifting them back up. These things are done to entertain, sometimes to terrify and convince people that something really is happening. Stage hypnotists are quite different from magicians but end up creating a somewhat similar effect.
You then see what remains of the stage hypnosis act, people acting like they are not themselves, or possibly barking like a dog or making movements as if they are a chimpanzee. And then waking up like they have no idea of what just happened to them. Interesting right? This can be rooted in the natural capability to lose one’s train of thought and accept what is presented to them.
Stage hypnosis illustrates someone’s aptitude on how to be more creative and access additional internal resources. This stunt has been around for many, many years. But some are still confounded and are mislead into thinking that this truly is what hypnosis is all about. However, if you check out more information on our website you will discover so many wonderful and healing uses for this fascinating technique.
