- Hardcover: 608 pages
- Publisher: Crown House Publishing, Ltd; 1 edition (Mar 4 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1899836020
- ISBN-13: 978-1899836024
- Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 16.3 x 4.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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- #38 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > Hypnosis
- #41 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Personal Health > Stress > Hypnosis
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"The most extensive book ever to be published on stage hypnotism. Truly a goldmine of knowledge." -- Paul McKenna
"The most extensive book ever to be published on stage hypnotism. Truly a goldmine of knowledge." - -- Paul McKenna
"The most extensive book ever to be published on stage hypnotism. Truly a goldmine of knowledge." - -- Paul McKenna
Book Description
Already highly acclaimed, this book represents a lifetime spent in the field of hypnosis. Written by the remarkable Ormond McGill, it is the most extensive and comprehensive work ever produced on stage hypnotism, that contains fascinating insights of interest to the practising hypnotherapist. The book is divided into two parts: Mastering Hypnotism provides a comprehensive history of the subject together with an extensive description of how to use the power of suggestion. Over a hundred different methods of hypnotic induction are here described in detail. Entertaining With Hypnotism gives a thorough description of how to design, develop and perform a modern hypnotic show, and includes extracts from some of the most successful shows ever performed. Every detail -- from the best way to open a show to the best way to advertise -- is thoroughly covered. Invaluable chapters consider the business aspects of hypnotism, examining how to avoid law suits and discussing extensively the important questions on the subject of stage hypnosis. Throughout this far-reaching study, the language remains clear and simple. The approach is emphatically practical, and every aspect of every induction and routine is comprehensively covered. Ormond manages to demystify an enigmatic subject and, in his unique style, leads us into the wonderful world of hypnosis.
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Here's why we see so much variation in the ratings,
By Daniel N Austin (Bracebridge, ON Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism (Hardcover)
If you are reading this, you probably have noticed that there is a lot of variability in the ratings of books on hypnosis, particularly this one, and you will save time and money if you know why.There is quite a difference between stage hypnotism and hypnotherapy or clinical hypnosis. The former accounts for books like these and the latter accounts for books with a greater deal of theoretical background information (and the like). Personally I am not too fond of this book... it is rather expensive (being hard cover). HOWEVER, if you are interested in stage hypnotism for the sake of inducing hypnosis without really understanding what it is, how it works or why it works, than it is probably worth owning. I find this book has too much emphasis on inductions and not enough on theory or language. If you have a decent understanding of hypnotic language (Ericksonian language or ideally, the Milton Model) then literally thousands of different inductions can be used so why right them all down? If you have a more analytical mind and are more interested in theory (like me) I would go with Patterns I and II by Richard Bandler and John Grinder --- they are much more difficult to read, (and complicated) but useful in understanding the what/why/how of hypnosis. If you just want to learn a handful (100 or so) for hypnotizing some friends at parties and want to read a 600 page book in the process than this is the book for you. It is a fairly fast read in the mean time, just hold the book open in one hand while you hypnotize someone right next to you. Perhaps you will find this review a little long winded, so let me summarize:
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The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism,
By kenneth G. Wick (Indianapolis, In. USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism (Hardcover)
This book has it all. If you want to learn stage hypnotism get this book. It takes you from A to Z. Reading about the greats in the business and their routines will help you with your own shows. I could go on and on. Just buy it if you think you want to perform stage hypnotism.
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THE BEST!!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism (Hardcover)
THIS IS THE BEST BOOK FOR LEARNING HYPNOTISIM. I REPEAT <THE BEST!!!!>
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