Hypnosis has fascinated people for generations. Some people want to change a habit. Others want to feel calmer or more confident. Some simply want to know: “Could I actually be hypnotized?” And some eventually become so fascinated that they want to learn hypnosis themselves. But what does research tell us about why people are drawn to it? 🧠1. We’re curious about what our minds can do One large study surveyed 509 people about their interest in hypnosis. Researchers found that three things were particularly important: people's attitudes toward hypnosis, whether they expected it to work, and whether they thought the experience would be enjoyable or valuable. Together, these factors accounted for 73% of the variation in people's interest in using hypnosis. In other words, people aren't necessarily interested in hypnosis only because they have a “problem.” Sometimes we're simply fascinated by the experience. What will it feel like? Will it work on me? What can suggestio...
Every artist, master, and practitioner carries a lineage—a thread of wisdom passed down through study, sweat, and shared belief. When I step on stage or work with a subject, I do not stand alone. I carry with me the teachings, the energy, and the spirits of the mentors who shaped my hands, my mind, and my understanding of the hypnotic arts. My foundation is rooted in a tradition that spans generations. At the peak of that pyramid sits Ormond McGill, the undisputed "Dean of American Hypnotists," who dared to bridge the gap between Western hypnotic mechanics and Eastern energetic wisdom—delving deep into Chi, Prana, and the untapped reserves of human consciousness. But my direct connection to that legacy came through a man I was privileged to call my mentor and friend: the late, great Tom Silver. Tom was Ormond’s direct student and trusted right hand. Over regular online calls, he pulled back the curtain on the "East Meets West" methods that defined McGill's life...