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I can still remember the days when google was useful. When their mission was to provide you the best and most accurate response to your search query.

Back when it was free.

Wait a minute. Isn’t google still free now? You might well ask.

In practical terms, no it is not free, and perhaps it never was, but now the costs, always well hidden, have skyrocketed; and that is damaging corporate entertainment in ways that really do affect you even though they are harder to see.

Simply put: a “hucks” party is a mixed gender event combining hens and bucks nights into a more inclusive occasion for a more diverse group of friends.

They have become mroe popular both as a reaction to the sleazy traditional events of the past, and to accomodate single sex and gender diverse groups.

The best ones, in my opinion, feature a hypnotist, but I might be biased.

What is the difference between a “hypnotist”, a “stage hypnotist”, a “comedy hypnotist” and a “hypnotherapist”?

Let’s start with the easy bit.

A hypnotist is one who performs “hypnosis”.

All of these other terms are variations on kinds of hypnotist, and all of them can and do hypnotise people under different circumstances. The varying circumstances give rise to the different “types” of hypnotist.

A hypnotherapist uses hypnosis to help people with health and performance issues such as dealing with anxiety, changing behaviours or being better at golf. For the most part, there is little overlap between hypnotherapy and doing a stage performance of any kind, though as usual there are some exceptions and edge cases.

A Secret Santa gift exchange is a fun, festive tradition where group members anonymously give gifts to one another. This practice adds an element of surprise and excitement to any holiday gathering. Here’s a step-by-step guide to organizing your Secret Santa:

1. Gather Participants

First, decide who will participate. This can be family, friends, or coworkers. Aim for at least 4-5 people to make the exchange interesting.

2. Set a Budget

Determine a reasonable spending limit for the gifts to ensure everyone gets something of similar value. Popular limits range from $10 to $50.

Watch any international swimming competition and you’ll see toned, sleek men and women with great physiques. It is common for people who have watched the olympics, for example, to flock to their local swimming pool, determined to achieve that same result for themselves.

After all, if swimming makes a person look like that, then surely if I swim I will look like that too. It’ll be amazing.

Even as a comedy stage hypnotist people ask me to help them maintain that motivation through psychology even at a show.

Updated: 26 Feb 2024

You’re thinking about learning to do comedy hypnosis stage shows and you’re looking for resources and guidance about how to do that.

While you’ll find plenty of material online and many people offering to train you for various sums of money, if you have come here it is hopefully because you’re not certain if any of that material is useful and you want to better understand the journey you must make to be successful on stage.

I have started to see the word “hipnosis” more and more of late and have done some research to find out why. It turns out to have several legitimate meanings and is not simply a mispelling of “hypnosis”.

Hipnosis - Meaning “Hypnosis” but in another language

Hipnosis is used in Spanish and means “hypnosis”. It is also used in Tagalog, a language spoken in the Phillipines.

Hipnosis - The Band

It turns out that there are several bands called Hipnosis around the world. Wikipedia refers to a few bands and / or albums: Hipnosis Wikipedia . But they leave out the most obvious band (in my opinion), these folks from Sydney Australia. Hipnosis Band

Stage Hypnotists, Magicians, and Mentalists

The world of entertainment is vast and varied, with performers specializing in a range of disciplines. Among these are stage hypnotists, magicians, and mentalists. While they may seem similar at first glance, each of these performers brings a unique set of skills and techniques to their craft. Let’s have a look into the differences between them.

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Stage Hypnotists

A stage hypnotist is a performer who uses hypnosis as a means of entertainment. They perform in front of large or smaller audiences, often on big stages¹. The most famous kind of hypnosis for entertainment is stage hypnosis. And those who make it funny fron start to finish are called “Comedy Hypnotists”

I’m often asked by companies if my show is suitable for their conference, awards night or gala dinner.

If you have a group of people, and a timeslot of 45 - 75 minutes (usually after dinner) where some entertainment would be welcome then yes, my show is perfect for that.

We simply go on stage, make people laugh, ask for volunteers, hypnotize them, and then do some silly (but clean) gags. That’s it.

Hiring professional entertainment for corporate events can have several benefits, such as:

Increased Engagement:

Professional entertainers know how to capture and hold the attention of an audience. By providing engaging and interactive performances, they increase attendee participation and create a much more memorable experience for everyone.

Positive Atmosphere:

Having quality entertainment creates a positive and enjoyable atmosphere at your corporate event. This can help to create a sense of camaraderie and promote networking among attendees, staff, suppliers and customers; and increased sales too.