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...