On 2009-02-03 20:03, Nongard1 wrote:
Street hypnosis is a show. An effective tool for demonstrating the power of hypnosis, and to have fun.

The issue John is that your initial post talked of malls, and they are about the worst venue for such because it really isn't public...

Street hypnosis ... can be crass, rude, invasive and unprofessional. With the rights skill and attitude, it can be beutiful, interesting and a powerful force for good.

On 2009-02-23 15:36, virtualguy wrote:

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Street hypnosis ... can be crass, rude, invasive and unprofessional. With the rights skill and attitude, it can be beutiful, interesting and a powerful force for good.

But, that is, by far, the exception and not the rule. That kind of use of hypnosis should be discouraged, not encouraged... in my view.

On 2009-02-23 17:03, mindpunisher wrote:
And I say that with sincerity.

On 2009-02-23 17:03, mindpunisher wrote:
1.) Stage hypnosis / street hypnosis its really the same thing. There is no difference.

2.) Its using hypnosis for entertainment. They even use the same routines. Its the context and perception that's different. And also the dynamics.

3.) I would discourage it because its just bad for hypnosis. The more running around doing it the more likely there is to be a problem.

4.) But lets face it its here to stay. If it grows in popularity it will face the same wrath stage hypnosis faced by the media. I'ld even bet worse. There will be incedents, accidents just as before. Plus in street settings there is less control than in a show setting.

5.) I do agree with Richard about hypnosis possibly being a powerful force for good but I don't see that coming from the stage or the street. I think we are deluding ourselves.

6.) The street is the poor man's cousin of the stage. And with the increasing numbers its only a matter of time before there is a problem.

And I say that with sincerity.