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Rebecca Travis Regular user Vancouver, BC 110 Posts |
Hello,
I have been performing magic since I was a child, but for the past 2 years I tried to add mentalism to my repertoire. I was thinking of adding "hypnosis" tricks too, but perhaps I'm too young to be taken seriously? I mean, what age do you think is "right" to start performing hypnotism? I am asking because my magic tricks work fine, but often I am not taken seriously when performing mentalism (even if I completely separate the two!). So I don't want to spend time and money in learning a hypnosis trick now if I won't be able to perform it! Thank you for your indications! Rebecca |
Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
Kreskin was just a kid. In fact, he claimed to be the youngest hypnotist of his time!
THE MAN THE SKEPTICS REFUSE TO TEST FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS.. The Worlds Foremost Authority on Houdini's Life after Death.....
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Let's get rid of references to legends and people who are absolutely unqualified and speak in terms of the middle ground, shall we? For just one thread?
In general, yeah, the older you are the more credibility that you bring. It is about how you conduct yourself from the first contact. It is about how well you are able to portray what is needed. Age is not relevant if you can overcome it in other ways.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
Lee Darrow V.I.P. Chicago, IL USA 3588 Posts |
Define "Hypnosis tricks", and I'll better be able to answer your question...
Lee Darrow, C.H.
http://www.leedarrow.com
<BR>"Because NICE Matters!" |
Rebecca Travis Regular user Vancouver, BC 110 Posts |
Lee,
Sorry for the late answer... By "Hypnosis Tricks" I meant hypnosis achieved through trickery,for example through magic and mentalism tricks. So far I have bought The Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnosis and Stop-Smoking Mentalism. I have also found elsewhere a package called "Hypno Tricks" but I didn-t purchase it because of the price and the bad reputation of the guy selling it (Royle). Thanks! Rebecca |
Rosemary Loyal user 245 Posts |
Hi, Rebecca !
I don't do hypnosis, so I don't know for sure but I sincerely believe that if you don't believe nobody will believe... So I think the problem is in your point of departure : you're uncertain and they will feel it. That's a problem... Then again, I don't know the slightest thing about hypnosis. I'm glad to see another girl post here, though... It's been a productive day for me in the café. I won't make this a habit, though... I blame it on the rain... |
Mad_Lewis Loyal user France 300 Posts |
Hi, Rebecca
Rosemary is right. If you don't believe nobody will believe. I tried to learn hypnosis but it took me too much time so I gived up. If you want to improve your hypnosis habilities, you need to have a personnality that will make everyone become serious. But if you really want to do it, if you really believe that it is possible (because everything in hypnosis is based on suggestions) end if you have time to, you'll be able to do it. good luck, don't give up ! The.Amazing.Boy |
polkablues Regular user Seattle, WA 121 Posts |
Rebecca: Much as I hate to suggest it, do some looking into various child psychics and faith healers. If you can find some video of any of them, pay attention to how they act, how they present themselves, and how their audiences react to them. That's the sort of credibility and authority you need to present to people in order to successfully hypnotise them. Youth is, in general, a handicap in this sort of work, but it can also be used to your advantage if you're able to build your presentation to the proper level.
Sean Gleaves
1982-2068 (see how impressed you'll all be if I'm correct) |
Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts |
A long tome ago, on a digest far, far away, I made a post concerning readers. that having reached a certain age, my readings were more acceptable to people. People assumed that age and life experience lended more credabilty. Others objected to this thought pattern saying that there are young, very young people that are excepted. This is true, but it is a rare exception.
This applies to hypnosis as well, as success is directly related to acceptance. But, there are exceptions. Reputation and noteriety will overide the stigma of age everytime. television and newspaper storied will seal the deal, but you can accomplish the same thing by creating an urban myth, or even having a few people spreading rumors before the show. Stage/theater dressing helps a bit too. If in a home, a well placed article, or book you have written on the subject will do the trick. Tony |
mota Inner circle 1658 Posts |
See the Academy Award winning movie "Marjoe" (1972) for the true story of a child evangelist. You can get it on Amazon.
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Rebecca Travis Regular user Vancouver, BC 110 Posts |
Thanks!
Yes credibility is a problem:I am a magician and many times my "mentalism" effects are not taken seriously (even if they are real, such as contact mind reading). So I guess presenting the effects as real hypnotic experiments would be even more difficult (even if they are done without trickery)! But, this hypnotism stuff is really fascinating anyway! Bye Rebecca |
templemagic Elite user Sunderland, North-East England 420 Posts |
Hi Rebecca,
How old are you? I started doing hypnosis shows aged 18 but my friend frm the UK started at the age of 17. I think age does help credibility but my shows have generally been very successful. There are lots of useful comments up above and it really is about how you command the audience that will tell it all. With regard to learning hypnosis, I did my first show following the training DVD's and e-books of Jonathan Royle. Since then I have taken training from a local hypnotist. Good luck in your venture and let us know how you get on. Thanks, Robert |
Lee Darrow V.I.P. Chicago, IL USA 3588 Posts |
My first paid show (under supervision of a certified pro, of course) was at age 15. It went over reasonably well, so age may not be as much of an issue as you may think, depending on the audience.
If performing for your age-peers, then yes, it MAY be an issue because people one's own age (especially teens) often don't take each other all that seriously about much of anything. But when performing for adults, your age may actually be a minor (no pun intended) advantage, simply because of the novelty. But please, if you are going to do legitimate hypnosis, get the proper training so that if anything odd does happen you will know how to handle it! Lee Darrow, C.H.
http://www.leedarrow.com
<BR>"Because NICE Matters!" |
Nongard1 Special user 664 Posts |
My 14 year old step-son has been doing a good job. Whats funny though is the school wouldn't let him do a show for the talent show becasue "they were going to have to ask the audience to be quiet" which seemed like a lame and odd excuse....
Dr. Richard Nongard, Professional Hypnosis Training
Learn how to master the art of SpeedTrance, Clinical and Stage Hypnosis |
Nongard1 Special user 664 Posts |
I was making money doing magic shows at 12. My fist show, was paid $20 for a kids birthday party in Evanston illinois. They found me by responding to my classified ad in the local newspaper...
Dr. Richard Nongard, Professional Hypnosis Training
Learn how to master the art of SpeedTrance, Clinical and Stage Hypnosis |
Lee Darrow V.I.P. Chicago, IL USA 3588 Posts |
Evanston?! I grew up in Oak Park!
Wow... small world. On the topic of "hypno-tricks, getting back to the topic, Rebecca, you might look up a book titled "Body Magic" by Fisher. It's got a lot of the psychophysiological tricks that look like suggestion, but are actually physiologically-based tricks of the body. These can be very convincing as being "hypnotic" in nature, even though they are ctually tricks of the body. It's currently out of print, but every once in a while, you can find a copy at a good library or used book store. Ebay sometimes has copies, but I've seen them run as high as $200. Lee Darrow, C.H.
http://www.leedarrow.com
<BR>"Because NICE Matters!" |
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