Have you ever watched a magic show and watched the magician hypnotize the audience? This kind of show can be very entertaining! Just imagine how fun it would be to see your friends squawk like chickens or dance giddily. You can learn to do simple hypnosis to practice it yourself. By learning some basic techniques, you can hypnotize your friends and tell them to do silly things. Remember, there are a number of important precautions to take. In addition, keep in mind that there are people who are not able to be hypnotized. If your friend doesn't do what they're told, it's likely that his or her mind won't accept hypnosis. These cases are quite common, even professionals may have a hard time dealing with individuals like this.
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Part 1 of 4: Doing Research
Step 1. Read the details of the process
Learning how to hypnotize someone is relatively simple, but you have to do each step correctly. The first step to ensuring success is doing research. Hypnosis is not technically a science, but many people believe it is. Read books written by professionals in the field of hypnosis to help better understand how the process works.
- Make sure the author has a good reputation. Often times, some people are just trying to sell a product, like a DVD, about how to hypnotize someone. Look for books written by authors who approach hypnosis from a serious and professional perspective. The information they provide can certainly be more reliable. Read the author's page to see if he has a master's, doctorate, or medical doctor's degree. This criterion at least shows that the author has a very good level of education. Look for websites that offer free information; this can be a great way to determine if a site is credible or not.
- Ask the librarian at the nearest library to find some good reference books on the topic. Librarians usually have systems that can help you find useful documents.
- Ask for advice. Talking to someone knowledgeable about hypnosis can be an effective way to learn useful tips. If you know a hypnotist for entertainment purposes in your area, try contacting them. Let's just say you are interested in learning more about the profession. Most people love to talk about their work!
- You can also consult a mental health specialist in your area. Many psychologists and psychiatrists use hypnotherapy in their practice. Try calling one of them and ask if you can do a question and answer session. In this way, you can learn a lot.
Step 2. Find a volunteer
The next step is to find someone to put what you've learned into practice. You need to practice skills and start by asking a friend or family member for help. Explain that the goal is to have fun and that you want to practice this new hobby with them.
- Ideally, choose someone you know well to practice hypnosis with. The more comfortable you are with someone, the easier it will be for that person to feel relaxed around you and receptive to hypnosis.
- It is recommended to recruit more than one person. Some people are more receptive to hypnosis than others. So it's a good idea to try a technique that has been studied with several people with different personalities. This way, you can determine which methods are working best and which still need improvement.
Step 3. Think security
While the goal of this experiment is to have fun, you shouldn't neglect basic safety measures. For example, you should practice hypnosis in a place that provides privacy and security, such as your apartment. It's not a good idea to practice hypnosis in a public place. You certainly don't want one of the candidates wandering into a busy street or getting lost in a crowd.
Make a solid plan. Think about what activities you would like the hypnotized person to do. Make sure all the activities you plan on the subject are adapted to their physical abilities
Part 2 of 4: Hypnotizing the Subject
Step 1. Begin hypnosis by talking
Choose your words carefully. Words are one of the most powerful tools when you practice hypnosis. The key is to repeat statements suggesting what the candidate should feel and how he should behave. Eventually, he should start responding to the words you say over and over again. Hypnosis is a process. So you will not get instant results. It may take a few minutes.
- For example, you could try repeating this sentence, "Wow, it's getting late." Try variations like, “You're not sleepy? It is late." The key word is “late night” and this is a signal for the subject to feel very tired.
- You can also try repeating a sentence like "It's so hot in here." Then say, "Aren't you hot in the jacket? It's really hot in here." The subject's brain will gradually tell him that he is hot and you can suggest that he take off his jacket or go get an ice cube.
Step 2. Adjust your voice modulation to amplify the hypnotic effect
In addition to words, tone of voice is also a very important part of hypnosis. Your voice should convey confidence. The volume of the sound will greatly affect the response of the subject. Don't speak too loudly or he will be surprised. On the other hand, don't speak too softly as it will make you sound less confident.
- Try to make your voice sound very pleasant when giving "suggestions." When you're repeating phrases like, "It's getting late," try to keep the volume and speed of your voice consistent.
- If you're worried that the sound isn't quite what you expected, try recording it. You can listen to the recording and take note of what your rating is. For example, if your voice sounds timid, try turning the volume up a bit and acting like you know exactly what you're talking about.
Step 3. Maintain eye contact to hypnotize the subject more deeply
Making good eye contact is very important when you're trying to hypnotize someone. This applies whether you are practicing secret or public hypnosis. Concentrate on one subject at a time, and maintain constant, consistent eye contact.
While maintaining eye contact, you should also observe the subject's facial expressions. Does he seem to be responding to your cues? If not, try changing the tone of your voice or making a new suggestion
Part 3 of 4: Having Fun with Subjects
Step 1. Try something silly
Once the subject is hypnotized, you can start having fun. You'll easily be able to tell if he's responding to your voice, eye contact, and suggestions. There are lots of fun things you can do with a hypnotized person. Once the subject is completely under hypnosis (you'll find out when he obeys your suggestions), try asking him to do another activity.
Step 2. Ask him to dance
One of the most fun things is asking the subject to do silly dance moves. Play some music and ask your friends to dance. Tell him no one is watching or suggest that he is entering a contest! Encourage him as he dances with clapping. This will be very entertaining.
Try playing a popular song that makes people want to dance. Choose a familiar song. That way, his subconscious mind will feel more comfortable
Step 3. Make the subject believe that he is an animal
For example, you can convince him to act like a cat. The other friends present were sure to laugh when the subject started snoring, meowing, and trying to lick himself.
Keep making suggestions when your friend is under hypnosis. For example, “You are a cat. Don't you want to snore?" The power of suggestion is very important in hypnosis
Step 4. Ask a friend to sing
Maybe your friend is usually shy. This experience will be more enjoyable when he starts singing. Again, use suggestions. Say something like, “Don't you like that new hit song? I'm sure you can sing it well!” You can enjoy when your friends start singing and give free concerts.
Part 4 of 4: Understanding the Effects of Hypnosis
Step 1. Learn about self-hypnosis
Hypnosis can be a lot of fun, but it's important to know that hypnosis can be used to treat certain health conditions. It would be even better if you learn to do self hypnosis. Once you've mastered the basics of hypnosis, you can test it on yourself. Of course, you won't be able to maintain eye contact, but you'll be surprised at how the power of suggestion can help you make positive changes.
For example, you may have acrophobia. In this case, you can use self-hypnosis to strengthen your self-confidence and reduce your fears. Next time you have to climb a tall ladder, try to relax yourself. You can hypnotize yourself to safely climb stairs
Step 2. Consider hypnosis to put people to sleep
Once you learn hypnosis, know that many people find it a very powerful tool. Hypnosis is very useful to help people who experience sleep disorders such as insomnia. Once you've mastered the basics, you can help a friend or family member who has trouble sleeping.
Try recording suggestive sentences to help someone sleep. With the power of suggestion and the right tone of voice, you can convince your subject to sleep well
Step 3. Become a hypnotherapist
Now that you know that hypnotizing people can be very entertaining, you may find that this practice has other benefits as well. If you find that you're really good at hypnotizing other people, it might not hurt to start a new career. Becoming a hypnotherapist can be a promising and fulfilling career.
Contact a local hypnotherapist to learn more about his educational background and career path
Tips
- Keep a soft voice.
- Choose someone who trusts you.
Warning
- Don't ask the subject to do something he can't do! For example, if he's recovering from a leg injury, don't ask him to do the frog jump.
- Don't hypnotize someone for evil purposes. When you are under hypnosis, it is your responsibility and you should not abuse it!
