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We are having such a wonderful time! Isn't this fun? I think we should all stand up and sing! Put your glasses down on the floor. When I count to three you are all going to open your eyes, stand up and form a line in front of the chairs. Then you'll all join hands and sing that old favorite "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." That's right, on the count of three you'll open your eyes, try to stand up, form a line and we'll all sing together. One, two three! Eyes open. Stand up and form a

pile – I mean a line- and we'll all sing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Boy those drinks were good. Better hang on to someone if you're feeling as dizzy as I am. The "Time for a Drink" sound file contains this portion of the script. It illustrates a style of delivery that encourages uninhibited response.

The suggestions virtually guarantee that forming a line isn't going to be an easy task. The better subjects will be staggering as they try to move

around and, very often, everyone will start falling on top of one another before they finally manage to hold each other up and form a line. The hypnotist leads them in song; singing as if he is half loaded himself.

When they are done singing the hypnotist tells everyone that on the count of three he will clap his hands and they will all be instantly sober and rather puzzled by what just happened. He then asks them to return to their seats and let their eyes close as they go back to sleep.

The rest of the "Routines" part of the show consists of alternating single and group routines. The delivery techniques just described will enable you to present any of the hundreds of standard hypnotism routines effectively, or, better yet, to perform the original ones you write for yourself. (You might also check out the works I recommended on page 3 in my "Important Preliminary Note")

The typical show generally culminates with post hypnotic suggestions, awakening the group, the performer's closing remarks and a post show check of the subjects.

POST HYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS

SOUND FILE

Post hypnotic suggestions are commonly given to the subjects near the end of the program, just before they are awakened - and for a very good reason. Whether the performer gives different post hypnotic suggestions to several spectators or a single suggestion to the entire group, the result is the same. Post hypnotics create a strong sense of anticipation in the

audience that is given hilarious release when the subjects finally respond. The sound file provides a generic example of the type of suggestion that elicits an effective and memorable response.

WAKING THE SUBJECTS

SOUND FILE

Now, I'm going to count from one to five, and then I'll say, "Fully awake." At the count of five, your eyes will open, and you'll be fully awake, feeling calm, rested, refreshed and relaxed.

Here we go -

One - slowly, calmly, easily you're beginning to awaken and come to full awareness once again.

Two - every part of your body is completely relaxed, and you feel wonderfully good.

Three - from head to toe, you are feeling perfect in every way. Calm and serene. Physically and mentally perfect in every way

Four - your eyes begin to feel clear and refreshed. On the next number I count, your eyelids open, fully awake, feeling calm, rested, refreshed, relaxed and full of energy.

CLOSING

Obviously, your closing remarks will have to be tailored to your show. The following is just a generic example of an effective wrap-up.

In just a moment I'm going to let you return to your seats, but first I'd like to ask – and this is very important – that in just about ten minutes you meet with me at (the back of the room, near the exit, etc.) so that I can make certain that all hypnotic suggestions have been positively cleared from your minds. It'll only take a minute or so and I'll also be giving each and every one of you a special token of my appreciation for your participation in tonight's program.

(The gifts can be the ever-popular hypno disks – personalized, of course, with your own logo or ad on the back, or, if you like, a lifetime free pass to your future shows. The latter is an especially good idea since they'll be sure to bring paying guests with them when they return to see you again.) The performer turns to the audience -

And now, how about a nice round of applause for the stars of our show as they return to their seats. They deserve it even though they may not have any idea what you're applauding for.

Your assistants should be stationed nearby to return eyeglasses, etc., and to provide any other assistance required.

Lead the applause until the subjects have all reached their seats. If you've given any post hypnotic suggestions such as the one suggested in the sound file, now's the time to weave the trigger word(s) into your closing lines. For example:

I'd like to offer my special thanks . . .

Pause while the subjects respond to the trigger word by jumping out of their seats and shouting how sexy they are – or whatever else you may have suggested. Stare at them disapprovingly as if you are shocked at their conduct.

As I was saying, I'd like to say "thank you" to everyone who made tonight's program possible.

Be sure to introduce and compliment the wait staff and the bartenders as well as your own assistants. And, if you are offering hypnosis tapes, etc.

for sale, now's the time to plug them and let the audience know where the sales table is located.

And finally, thanks to all of you for stopping by tonight. And remember . . . This is where you might want to deliver a memorable tagline as your closing music comes on softly and then crescendos up for an effective applause cue.

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