Ormond Mcgill Encyclopedia Of Stage Hypnotism Pdf
The truth is, the words don't really matter. For most people, they use a progressive relaxation style induction because it lets the client believe that it works (because you go through a step by step process where you can feel the difference). It's quite possible that your expectations as to 'how should you feel' when in trance might not be what you are experiencing (this doesn't mean you aren't experiencing the trance though). If you've ever been driving down the freeway and been so caught up in your thoughts that you snapped out of it, only to ask 'where am I?'
You were in trance. It is basically just a state of focused attention on the recording/ hypnotist's suggestions. Some people pop out thinking that 'nothing happened at all' and that's why using some convincers (eyes stuck close, try to open them) can help prove to themself that they are getting what they want.
If you have any specific questions about what you believe you should feel to know you are in trance, feel free to ask away. For most people, they use a progressive relaxation style induction because it lets the client believe that it works (because you go through a step by step process where you can feel the difference). I've been reading several books on hypnosis, and they don't all agree, but I've seen a few mentions that the progressive relaxation induction is effective on about 80% of the population. It's possible I'm in that other 20% (for example, every time I go to the dentist, they ask me to relax my lips and it doesn't go well because the whole idea of making a conscious effort to relax something just doesn't make sense to me), which is why I'm looking for samples of other induction methods to try. It's quite possible that your expectations as to 'how should you feel' when in trance might not be what you are experiencing (this doesn't mean you aren't experiencing the trance though). I'm not entirely sure WHAT I'm expecting to feel. I know it's an altered state of consciousness, but I'm not sure in precisely what way it's altered.
With one induction I felt something, but I'm not really sure what, and that was an ASMR video. A relaxation induction that was supposed to induce eye catalepsy in the process had no such effect in my case.
If you've ever been driving down the freeway and been so caught up in your thoughts that you snapped out of it, only to ask 'where am I?' You were in trance. Yes, I'm aware that natural trance states are a thing, but I'm looking for a way to do it intentionally.
Although the next time I experience that I'll try to remember the sensations and see how it compares, so thanks for reminding me of that tidbit of info. Some people pop out thinking that 'nothing happened at all' and that's why using some convincers (eyes stuck close, try to open them) can help prove to themself that they are getting what they want. As I mentioned above, the 'eyes stuck closed' thing didn't work, not sure if that's an issue with the induction, or the suggestion, or my expectations, or just the way my brain works.
If you have any specific questions about what you believe you should feel to know you are in trance, feel free to ask away. I think I'd need a better feel for things in general before I could develop more specific questions. If you want, you could record yourself using any method you want and then playing it back as if you were using someone elses audio. It might be that the free ones/ people you've been experiencing might make you feel uncomfortable. I know my sister used some free ones for weight loss and got turned away from suggestions such as 'chocolate will taste like road kill, you will never feel hungry' etc. I have a feeling (from my own personal experience) that you are overestimating what it is you should feel.
For myself, I figured I would be completely relaxed without a thought or care. That only worked when I had suggestions help me with letting all the thoughts disappear.
Without those suggestions, I would occasionally get random thoughts coming and going. However, as long as you are still focused on the suggestions and following them, you are good. I think the big problem with generic free self hypnosis sessions out there is that they are generic.
You may not care to follow their suggestions because it doesn't do what you want it to do. If you want, you could record yourself using any method you want and then playing it back as if you were using someone elses audio. This is a thought, but I fear I've misplaced my microphone. It might be that the free ones/ people you've been experiencing might make you feel uncomfortable.
I haven't been uncomfortable, just not really feeling it. I know my sister used some free ones for weight loss and got turned away from suggestions such as 'chocolate will taste like road kill, you will never feel hungry' etc. Okay, that's fucking disturbing. I'm wary of weight-loss hypnosis in general, because I read about an amateur hypnotist who tried to help his wife lose weight and phrased the suggestion so badly she ended up developing an eating disorder.
And while I'm confident I wouldn't make that particular stupid mistake, I can't be sure I wouldn't make some other, more subtle but no less damaging error. And now that makes me think of that poor little girl in the Eragon books who got literally. I got the book'How to Master Self Hypnosis In a Weekend' by Rick Smith. Its an interesting read and has a couple of simple, effective inductions. I also downloaded a pdf copy of Dave Ellman's book, which is fascinating - especially some of the cultural stuff - and which also contains a rock solid induction technique. I have a post hypnotic trigger which I use, and then I use a simple 10-1 count, fractionating for the last three counts. It puts me straight under in under 30 seconds:) There's some good stuff on youtube, but honestly, you dont need it.
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I want to try some of the deeper forms of hypnosis for things like glove anaethesia, but I'm going to a professional for that! I got the book'How to Master Self Hypnosis In a Weekend' by Rick Smith. Its an interesting read and has a couple of simple, effective inductions. I've been reading several books on hypnosis, but the techniques are focused on hypnotizing others, and some of them imply that it's difficult to hypnotize yourself effectively without someone else to guide you in the first time. I also downloaded a pdf copy of Dave Ellman's book, which is fascinating - especially some of the cultural stuff - and which also contains a rock solid induction technique.
I've read about the Ellman induction several times. Seems a bit complicated, but it makes sense to mix together several effective methods. I haven't come across and audio/video version of it yet though. Recording my own may be an option, but I can't seem to find my microphone.
There's some good stuff on youtube, but honestly, you dont need it. If you have specific recommendations, I'm keen to check them out. The Self hypnosis book comes with links to download audio files. Once you've experince trance a couple of times he does one to vreate a post-hypnotic trigger to induce slf-hypnosis. I found it very effective.
I think when choosing a hypnotist, its important to like their voice:) You can look for hypnosis mp3s on amazon and get a sample to listen to to see if you like it. I personally quite like Paul McKenna, and his recordings are very high quality. People rave about Glen Harrold, but I have never gotten through more than five minutes of any of his tapes. He sounds like a sleazy used-car salesman to me. Give us a sec and I'll see if I can find some good youtubes for you:) Ok, Paul McKenna. Potato quality, but you get the idea. Its worth buying his proper tapes, as they use a number of fancy audio tricks to make the hypnosis more effective: Glenn Harold's Channel: The Cotswolds Practice Fractination Induction: I really like this lady, she has a number of videos and her accent is exactly like mine:) Michael Sealey.
Loads of free stuff and a great Aussie accent! I also like the Silva 3 to 1 Method, but its tricky to get a hold of.
But if you come across it, grab it! You're really over thinkkng this Op, seriously. You sound like you afraid to mess up or do something wrong and at the same time you don't have enough experience to assess whether the method you're trying is working or not.
Listen to a dozen or so different hypnosis inductions on youtube and just learn to let go. You need a better foundation to work off of. Find a hypnotist and or induction you like and study them / it.
Find your microphone or use your skype headset and google the elman induction and just use for your recording. I make my owm recordings that are riddled with mistakes and guess what?
They still work! I make mistakes working with clients too and guess what? They still get results. Its not that hard to do correctly. Youre just expecting results too soon.
Get used to trying things just to see what happens for a while until you have enough base experience to have a sense of what seems to work and what doesn't. Till then lighten up a little.
As a new stage performer, I strongly second those recommendations and would add the following: Anthony Jacquin's Reality is Plastic, for more inductions and some superior thought and theory on modern hypnosis and its possibilities. Plus, it's about impromptu hypnosis, and you can use that to publicize your show. If you want to see a whole show performed from start to finish, Nongard and Cerbone's The Hypnosis X-Treme Show DVD is pretty good. I just picked up Dr. Omni's Hypnosis Show (he is a contributor to the Ronning Guide) but haven't watched it yet. Some people recommend Ormand McGill's Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnosis, but I didn't find it that useful-it's pretty dated.
Bionic turtle frm notes pdf. I'm saving my pennies to get Richard Nongard's 8-DVD Stage Hypnosis Course. Dmkraig Inner circle 1949 Posts. Sometimes, because of the nature of forums such as these, answering questions is not as clear cut as they might seem. For example, your post asks for 'the best books and DVDs on Stage Hypnotism.' I don't know what you mean by 'the best.'
Do you mean the best for a beginner? The best for someone with experience? The best produced?
Frankly, I think it's impossible to say what 'the best' is. I could share some of 'my favorites,' but they might not be the best for you. Also, your post doesn't indicate your goal. Is your goal in this just to collect such books and DVDs?
Is it to learn.about. stage hypnosis or how.to do. stage hypnosis? Giving you thorough answers requires an understanding of your question. For example, HypnosisDan wrote, 'Some people recommend Ormand McGill's Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnosis, but I didn't find it that useful-it's pretty dated' and Anthony Jacquin wrote, 'Geoffrey Ronning, Guide to Stage Hypnosis. Highly recommended by many although I still have not read it.'
Well, I've read (and studied) both, and I have found them both to be extremely valuable. Ronning's book is a 'Here's just what you need' minimalist approach to stage hypnosis.
From that perspective, it's very, very, good. McGill's book is a real Encyclopedia, providing a wide understanding of just about anything you could think of when it comes to stage hypnosis. Some people don't like it because it includes information about older practices and things they would never do. Well, it's supposed to. It's an encyclopedia. Both are very good for different purposes, and I recommend them—if you want to learn.about.
stage hypnosis. You could get those two books and Anthony's book and a few more, then buy Richard's multi-DVD set and a few others. You can read them and watch them.
You could easily spend close to $1,000-perhaps more-and never practice stage hypnosis with one person, let alone in front of an audience. There are actual in-person trainings that cost less than that or not much more. IMO-and I know others here will disagree-the best way to learn to do stage hypnosis is to take an in-person training. The books and DVDs are great additions to such a course.
However, there are things you will learn in an in-person course that you can never experience via books and DVDs. Nobody in a book or DVD can tell you if you're mumbling.
Nobody in a book or DVD will tell you that you're frowning or grimacing or hunched over. Nobody in a book or DVD will tell you how you missed a sign that someone is in trance. Nobody in a book or DVD will be there to help you if you're focused on one person while another is about to fall off the stage.
Nobody in a book or DVD can give you experience hypnotizing a group of people. Nobody in a book or DVD can give you experience hypnotizing a group in front of an audience. Nobody in a book or DVD can give you feedback on how to improve your techniques. The list of what books and DVDs can't do goes on and on. By the same token, an in-person training simply doesn't have the time to give you the breadth that books and DVDs can present. Such books and DVDs can give you dozens of alternate inductions, hundreds of ideas for skits, and when presented by someone who regularly gives shows, give insights and helpful tips from a perspective your trainer may not have.
I have lots of books and DVDs on stage hypnosis. I also have lots of VHS tapes and audio cassettes. I've found them all to be valuable, even if the value is in learning that the person doesn't know what they're doing or saying, or are just incomplete. So by all means read the books and watch the DVDs mentioned here. But if you're really interested in learning to be a stage hypnotist, I would respectfully suggest saving your money and getting some in-person training. YMMV Bato William Regular user All I've managed to write is 160 Posts. Personally, I love Ormond's big blue book but I'm a completest.
Honestly, while some of the material 'may' seem outdated, there are still plenty of folks performing their 'contemporary' shows following his concert of hypnotism outline (although they may not even be aware that they're following his outline). I liked Jonathan Chase's book and Geoff Ronning's one of the few that look at the business end of the beast. Jerry Valley's book is a great guide to the structure of a show and he has multiple show programs outlined and discussed complete with his music cues.
Jerry's got a big ol' DVD set and many folks go to his masterclass (I have not). The suggestions from dmkraig related to performance above are right on the money, if you want to be a performer you need to do much more than watch DVDs or read books. All the best, Brian.