I must tell you non-believers...I have been on the receiving end of this technique with this very same hypnotist....it's not fake!! I dropped the same way. It is indeed real. Great job buddy!
KC, will it work if I say "sleep" to a person who is not English-speaking, but he can speak english a bit, or should I say it on his native language (for example Hungarian)?
@lothlorien1is1heaven Instant and rapid inductions seem quite easy due to what appears to be a minimal number of things happening. To the contrary, there are several things a hypnotist is observing, analyzing and doing quite rapidly during fast inductions such as: correctly identifying people for whom thses types of inductions are appropriate, using several hypnotic techniques rapidly in succession (or simultaneously) and observing/analyzing the client's naturally occuring physical signals.
@KC2XL (Continued from above) In order to lean these skills properly, you would need more than a brief explanation in an email or internet post. You will need to study and practice the techniques. There are many books available on this subject. You can also purchase my home-study 2-DVD set that teaches advanced instant and rapid hypnosis inductions (it also includes a thorough overview of the fundamentals hypnosis). You can oder a copy of it at: KC2XL(dot)com
@357magnum98 A person who is left in the hypnoic state eventually will: (1) return directly to the waking state or (2) drift into natural sleep and then will return to the waking state. The time it takes to return to the waking state after being left undisturbed, in a hypnotic state varries from a few minutes to a few hours, depending on: (1) the depth of hypnosis the client had reached before being left alone, and (2) how deeply a person tends to sleep naturally.
I think a human follows the same directions we are told by our subconsious (through all our life) yet a Hypnotist places his voice as the voice of the subconsious as it were, that's why, even if a hypnotist doesnt say it as accurate, you still fall asleep, get weak, get drunk on command.
This would be a great method for prisoners who need to understand there crime by just telling them to think about it, but also find peace and relaxation something that many of this people never had.
@OrganicThumb420 There are several formal scientific studies on Hypnosis, including brainwave scans and comparisons of brain activity during waking states, sleep states and hypnotic states. Best place to find accredited reasearch on this is at a university library, in a medical periodical or on a professional medical abstract website.
@OrganicThumb420 I read in one article that there is no discernible difference between hypnotic trance state and waking consciousness when compared on a brain scan. They key to hypnosis lies not in the physical brain but within the "mind".
@adonationofbeer There are many ways of bringing a person out of hypnosis. The most common way is to suggest that the client will awaken and be fully alert when the hypnotist reaches the number 10, then slowly count from 1-10 aloud.
@adonationofbeer well yes there are many ways but first you usually lot of people just hypnotise the person well actually he/she tell the subconcious mind to awake or come to the rom when your ready well depending on what ever the hypnotist wants to do. but for me i usualy snap my finger and say"when i snap my fingers one more time you will come back fully awake and replenished"
Thats the Method i really wanna use but when i tried it to my big brother, i just got a laugh saying im insane how come it didn't work i want to learn this method and the rapid other one! thz
@LovelyHoneyhoe Due to rapport issues that can affect the hypnosis process, you should only hypnotize acquaintances and general friends. You should avoid hypnotizing close friends and family members. Although it is possible, it is usually more difficult for a child to hypnotize a parent and a younger sibling (brother/sister) to hypnotize an older sibling due to deeply established rapport and social status issues.
wow that's really cool I've learned a little hypnosis my self and hypnotized some people, but they are always willing to be hypnotized.
But it must be really useful to learn to hypnotize someone in case of an assault to defend yourself... so I wonder if you have any video to hypnotize an assailant...
or if you could teach me how... or perhaps show me where to get the resources...
@PAULGRATIAN Yes, there are hypnotic methods that you can use to confuse, stun, disarm and/or temporarily stop an asailant. Such methods are a mix of highly advnaced conversational hypnosis, rapid waking inductions and NLP tehcniques. What you see in this video is a general rapid induction, and is not the same as the complex stun and confusion techniques that would be used to delay or stop an assault.
@KC2XL None-the-less if someone was being agressive and confrontational and you suddenly firmly, but without extreme force popped them right smack dabb in the forehead and then quickly pulled them by the neck with a hooked hand into your chest and screamed LOUDLY and suddenly SLEEP! and then followed up with a rapid deepening...I'm almost certain you'd induce instant trance in at least 7 our of 10 wouldbe assailants. almost sure of it.
@branchingvine Once you popped them (without extreme force) in the forehead and pulled them forward, you would have already induced the state of hypnosis. However, yelling sleep, without having instilled an understanding of what that suggestion means, would not necessarily deepen or secure the state of hypnosis. If the person is aggressive/confrontational, you must take into account what kinds of patterns sudden physical contact might evoke. He/she might subconsciously react with great force.
@KC2XL Oh I agree but the shouting sleep is also part of the neurological stun and sleep as a shouted command carries with it recognition in itself for SLEEP or trance. Then you must follow instantly with very rapid patter fire for deepening. As far as assessing the agressive nature you should never even attempt this without first taking into accound all Pertinent body language cues and gestures first. But you do bring up a very valid point...thanks for the comment response.
@redyoshi93 Yes, it is possible to hypnotize a person without a formal conversation about hypnosis (which you have called a "pre-talk"). This person had just seen my hypnosis show. He was not hypnotized during the show. He was an audience member. He was so excited to understand what it feels like to be hypnotized, that he was in a perfect frame of mind to enter the state of hypnosis rapidly (he had already confinced himself that I could hypnotize him fast due to his own expectations)...
@KC2XL ...So, when he approached me, I could see that he was already expecting to be hypnotized quickly and deeply. So, I used a simple arm-pull (handshake) rapid induction. This type of induction should only be used when the client's expectation and excitement levels are extremely high or when the client's frame of mind has been thrust into a situation that rapidly increases their expectation and excitement to be hypnotized.
I have a question. What if the subject doesnt know you are about to hypnotize them? Would they still fall into a trance? Like say you just meet someone and you do the "handshake induction" on them would they cooperate and fall into the trance? Thanks so much!
@borissaid123 Various induction methods are required depending on the client's level of readiness to enter the state of hypnosis--there isn't just one fail-safe way to instantly or rapidly hypnotize a person. If a client does not know that you are about to hypnotize him/her and you have just met, then--yes--it is possible to hypnotize him/her as long as you (the hypnotist) use an appropriate induction--confusion/shock/surprise is only one of the many ways to rapidly hypnotize a person.
I understand, thanks for the reply! I'm sure the subject was positive about the upcoming situation (about beeing hypnotized) because this induction was extremely fast, so I believ you've had an already built "background trance". PS: I wouldn't reject a trance induced by you :)
Hello! I am amazed by your videos, realy I believ it's a lot of work behind what we see. I have one question: in order to prepare the "target" for the handshake method, do you use Covert Hypnosis?
Usually people focus only on the formal part of the induction (the instant/rapid technique). They don't realize that inductions start the moment the hypnotist first engages the volunteer (at the first "hello" or communication). So, any rapid induction, especially instant inductions such as a handshake (arm pull), is much more effective and the resulting hypnotic state of the client is much more profound when covert (conversational) hypnosis is used as part of the induction.
Sometimes an induction can be done with minimal or no conversational hypnosis--these are unique situations such as the one in my video (above). The volunteer in this video was quite excited about the chance to be hypnotized. When he approached me, he was so excited that he was already teetering on the edge of dropping into a hypnotic state. Therefore, in this case, no conversational hypnosis was necessary before this instant induction. (See the text accompanying the video for more information).
No, there is no magic combination of movements and/or words to guide a person into a state of hypnosis. Doing any type of hypnosis efficiently, consistently and well requires thorough understanding of hypnotic techniques and how the mind works in reference to states of hypnosis.
Is it possible to go to any random person, and use a pattern interupt saying sleepand causing them to go straight to sleep, without Knowing the individual
Usually, when I use rapid inductions, I have already taken time to determine which approach would work best for a person. So, they generally work consistently well. In the rare times that an induction fails, I immediately switch to a different rapid technique or take time to address issues that might hinder the client from being hypnotized (i.e., fears, misconceptions). When a client doesn't respond as expected, it's often due to the client's fears/misconceptions or sloppy hypnosis.
Once the clients fears/misconceptions are removed or properly addressed, then the same induction that seemed to fail before, will work beautifully.
There are many reasons why an induction might fail (especially when used by novice/new hypnotists or sloppy hypnotists). If you learn your techniques well, and understand the principles behind both basic and advanced hypnosis, then generally everyone (who is not severely mentally or emotionally disabled) can be guided successfully into hypnosis.
so if i walk up to someone & put my hand out & say hi and they shake it then i grab their wrist with my other hand & bring it up to theire face and say sleep will it work ?
No, it's not that easy. Properly doing instant and rapid inductions looks very simple on the surface but there is much more to it than just words and gestures. You have to prepare the client mentally for the experience, which can take anywhere from a brief moment to a minute depending on the situation.
Learning to prepare a client quickly and properly for instant hypnosis and learning what to watch for requires study and practice.
There are many types of effective instant inductions. Whether they work depends on many factors that include (but are not limited to): proper execution, lack of building proper expectation, lack of rapport, etcetera.
No one there was sure what made that sound. We all thought it might have been a bird.
Now, it's obvious i couldn't just go out to try this right now, no matter how simple it seems. Just a surprise, a shock, and then sleep. But there has to be more, That sounds too easy. Is there something you did to him previously that made him vulnerable to this induction? I've subscribed to your news letter and hope to learn more.
If you read the accompanying text, you'll find that he approached me after watching my hypnosis show. He was not in the show. He watched from the audience and was so excited by what he saw that he wanted to experience hypnosis. His expectation and excitement were so high, that it presented the perfect atmosphere to use this type of induction. This is a unique circumstance. NOTE: whenever you meet someone whose expecation is at a fever pitch, you can hypnotize them dramatically fast.
Hmm.. this in interesting and I would like to know how this works. I have been reading up a lot about this recently. I guess I will just have to wait for your first newsletter! :)
Possessing confidence certainly plays a large role in properly using instant and rapid inductions. However, it is not the most important part. Building rapport and expectation with the person who is to be hypnotized while instilling an appropriate understanding of the process of hypnosis are the most important parts of successful instant inductions.
If you would like to learn more about instant inductions I recommend you join my (free) Hypnosis Newsletter at: KC2XL(dot)com
Confusion is an effective tool used to rapidly establish the hypnotic state. However, it is not the only way to do this. There are several powerful and effective methods to hypnotize a person instantly (under a minute) or rapidly (within 2-4 minutes).
If you'd like to learn more, I recommend joining my (free) Hypnosis Newsletter at: KC2XL(dot)com
Yes, it is called past life regression (PLR). Some people accept PLR as a symbolic experience formed by the imagination to explore issues of which the conscious mind is not fully aware. Others argue that PLR is a literal exploration of the past. In either case, PLR, when used properly, can help a client address various issues.
CAVEAT: For safety, PLR should only be used by trained professionals. It is not something to use recreationally.
I've been trying to learn hypnosis for over a year now, trying shock inductions, but nothings seems to work. I've had lots of email classes, I've read books, I've copied hypnotists I see online, yet I can't hypnotize anybody! Any tips?
Hypnosis is a naturally occuring state of mind. People enter states of light hypnosis many times per day (hypnoidal state). A skilled hypnotist can induce that state and deepen it.
Because of misconceptions about hypnosis perpetuated by movies, tv, etc., it is understandable that you might think you can't be hypnotized. In reality, hypnosis is similar to guided meditation and generally most easily achieved by intelligent, imaginative people. So, you could be hypnotized, if you wanted to.
Keep in mind that hypnosis is neither mind control nor a battle of wills, as the media (TV, movies...) would have you belive. In general, it is a partnership where the client/volunteer chooses to allow his/her subconscious mind to be guided by the hypnotist. There are forms of hypnosis and influence that can be used surreptitiously (such as covert/conversational hypnosis, NLP, and subliminal advertising); but again, this not the same kind of hypnosis that the movies and TV portray.
As I say to my clients or subjects...If you can understand me and respond you can be hypnotized as you have the sufficient intelligence. People think that only the weak minded can be hypnotized... that would make our lives complicated as hypnotists! lol I you were able to write this comment you are a great subject fear could be what would keep you and its ok...those inductions work around it, too quick we call them ambush inductions its really intense!
i think he scares the person into a trance and during that sec of shock, when he says sleep, he reponds to the word and as so... sleeps! but thats just what i think!
Can you please tell me how to do this? I think it's so cool how you can just tell me someone "SLEEP" and they'll go into a trance! I tried it on my sister and all I got was a few chuckles. Please tell me how to do it!
I teach classes on hypnosis and I have a news letter about hypnosis. You can join my newsletter and take a class.
You can find my class schedule at (remove spaces): ParadoxHypnosis. com
You can also join my news letter by clicking on the "contact us" section of my website--fill in your email address in the section marked "Sign up for our Newsletter."
When you interrupt a habitual behaviour like the handshake, it creates a sort of blank spot in the subject's mind -- what's coming next? If you act quickly, you can fill in the blank with your suggestion, but you'll need to act fast because this trance state is fleeting.
Could you tell me the dangers of inducing someone via a pattern interrupt, or just any type of hypnosis performed by an amateur? Will it have any detrimental effects to the subjects mind? Does it affect a friend's opinion of you? Any tips on what to avoid doing?
Hi, Daviddade. Thanks--I'm glad the video and the subject of hypnosis interest you. I don't hit the volunteer in the video; I tug lightly on his arm. Yes, I've seen Win's hypno-sculptures. Yes, he too is using hypnosis.
Regarding how much force to use when tugging the arm, please read my response to the question posted by ll2nycell (above)
This handshake happened in the middle of our conversation. He had just sat through my hypnosis show and watched me hypnotize several people. Refer to #3 of my response to 9999sn above for further explantation.
Ive been learning about hypnosis and doing alot of experimenting. I always thought that after an induction like that u have to deepen the state they are in, but I didnt hear any patter after you said "sleep!". Did you use any patter directly before the handshake, that we didnt see or hear?
Good observation. Yes, after I said, "sleep," I spoke to him (patter). If you listen closely to the audio track, you can catch small bits and pieces of my voice at 00:09, 00:14 and 00:16. Because I spoke softly and due to the background noise, the camera microphone did not pick up all that I was saying. My headset mic for the room's sound system was off; it was not connected to the camera.
Please review the video. The sound might have been out of sync temporarily when you played it. He does not begin to fall into a profound hypnotic state until I suggested it by saying, "Sleep."
Hhow can in the space of 45 seconds can he suddenly do that. What is he doin which is soooooo effective i dnt fkin understand. Hes giving him eye contact then suddenly does that, whats sooo powerfull about that tiny handshake. plz expalain
Uklondon10, if you study rapid and instant inductions, you'll find that there are techniques involved in quickly creating and/or identifying a naturally occuring hypnoidal state (i.e., wonderment, engrossment, shock and/or confusion). Once the hypnoidal state occurs or is induced, directing a person properly will send her/him into deeper states of hypnosis (Hypnoidal = light state of hypnosis).
You can learn more about hypnoidal states by studying Ericksonian Hypnosis (Milton Erickson).
You can also learn more by signing up for my Question and Answer Newsletter in the "contact us" section of my website:
ParadoxHypnosis(dot)com
The responses here only allow blocks of 500 characters (individual letters, spaces and punctuation). So, my responses here are less detailed than they are when I respond to questions through my Newsletter.
maybe you can help me, I am really trying to leanr hypnosis, and have bought many books and read and re read them yet not matter what I try I can't hypnotize my friend (my study buddy in the subject of hypnosis) no techniques work... is it just a matter of practice or hwat? cause whenever I try teh handshake or arm pull he just gets jerked and then sits up and I feel foolish
Rapid/instant inductions look simple at face value, but they are advanced techniques. You should start with basic inductions such as progressive relaxation and the Elman Induction before you attempt to do advanced techniques such as rapid inductions, which require a firm understanding of ideas such as rapport, suggestion formation, recognizing trance states, creating expectation, using pattern interrupts, etcetera.
If you don't immediately understand some of the things I've written above, then you might not have learned enough to jump into rapid inductions. If you want to be able to hypnotize people, then you should take the time to thoroughly learn how to properly execute the basics.
If you're unable to hypnotize your study partner, then practice hypnotizing other people.
Chinsmak btw be careful, Even if u have practiced and read and re read, to do something like this on a FRIEND without thier permission can really turn ugly. Not only can hypnosis go wrong but once it's all over u and your friend are gonna have some huge trust problems. try building some kind of rapport after that mess. just watch out man hypnosis gone wrong can cause ticks and other problems in the subject and you can easily rewire how people think.
KC-Question: If you and your study buddy are practicing this, is it even possible to do it to eachother or no because they if they are already anticipating the hand shake then it isn't exactly a subconciose gesture.
example- Do you think a hypnotist equally skilled to you would be able to do this to you even with you'r permission?
That might sound confusing lol sorry.
* sorry this is so long but I can't think of how to word this correctly.
Most people are familiar with several variations of only one type of pattern interrupt induction commonly called "The Handshake Induction" or "Handshake Pattern Interrupt Induction". However, there are many ways to interrupt patterns and create the hypnoidal state necessary to induce deeper levels of hypnosis.
So the answer to your question is: Yes, a truly skilled hypnotist knows other ways of interrupting patterns that will rapidly hypnotize a willing client or volunteer.
You should continue to practice rapid inductions with your study mate; however you will make your greatest advances in knowledge and ability as you hypnotize volunteers other than your study partner.
KC your work is amazing and I cant wait till your site launches.. i got another question.. to be hypnotized you need to be open to the idea of it.. for rapid induction, or just any for of hypnosis, do you need to state that you will be hypnotizing a person so that they can think about the concept and decide whether they are believe it can happen, or if you randomly do it to a friend.. will it work if he subconsciously believes in hypnosis?
1. For any type of hypnosis you plan to do, you should get the volunteers stated permission for many reasons not the least of which is ethics.
2. Technically, a person neither needs to know s/he is being hypnotized nor be open to the idea (read about covert hypnosis and NLP). However, with the exception of very specific circumstances, covert hypnosis is considered unethical. (Continued below)
I tried to make this same methot for my bro. And first time, when I maked it, he fall fast down, but hit the ground and nothing happened. He said he was just fall down, when I said "sleep" and hit. But can you point some steps, how to do that? I mean 1,2,3 etc. Please.
You have to establish rapport, expectation and have several things in place (not the least of which is a thorough understanding of the basics of hypnosis) before you attempt this type of advanced induction.
how long did it take you to learn to do that and where did you learn it did you teach yourself or did you go to a hypnosis session or other if other than could you please tell me where?
TFF, yours is not a silly question. It's a good one that requires a detailed response to fully explain. But, I'll simplify it as much as possible here:
On one hand if a person's expectation is high enough he/she can move into a hypnotic state via almost any stimulus including looking into a hypnotist's eyes. However—on the other hand—in the exaggerated ways hypnosis is usually represented on TV and in the movies, a person is not magically (or supernaturally) hypnotized by someone's eyes.
Here's a caveat I wrote elsewhere on this site. It answers your question:
It's quite easy to learn how to hypnotize someone, so hypnosis can seem harmless. However, the danger (and difficulty) of hypnosis(specifically recreational hypnosis) lies in not properly learning suggestion formation, not understanding the detrimental effects of certain suggestions, being sloppy with suggestions (not knowing what to avoid doing), and not following strict ethics—to name just a few things.
I must compliment you on how well you did the handshake induction in this video. I know how it works and even expecting what was going to happen, I still went into that heightened state of awareness for a quick second. I'm sure if it was me in the video I would have done the same as this guy.
i dont understand how the handshake insuction works ( probably because professionals make it look so easy ), sorry, im just so lost with this, please help..
KC - you are awesome! I do stage hypnosis and really enjoyed watching your vids. I may have to 'steal' the band-aid/cut suggestion for my show, or a variation of it. Ormond McGill's book is awesome - it is also HUGE. He was a wonderful man. Where are you located? Do you have a website? Didn't see it posted on your profile.
Thank you. Yes, I have a domain and am building a website. Subscribe to my YouTube page, so you'll be notified immediately when new videos and information about my website are posted here.
Enjoy the band-aid/cut suggestion. Let me know how it works out for you.
hey just wondering. I went to purchase a book on hypnotism at borders, and a guy there says, "well i wouldnt screw around with hypnosis, i knew people who got in big accidents with hypnosis." should i still go for it, or could i really screw someone up?
P.S. is it really that easy, just grab tehre ahnd, shake, yell sleep, they sleep?
If you are planning to use hypnosis to help people or to entertain people without malice or harm, then you should definitely study it, learn it and use it. The person at the bookstore might have said that to you for a variety of reasons. I wouldn't let his unsolicited opinion sway you. (Continued below)
No, hypnosis is not as easy as just grabbing a person's hand and yelling sleep. If you read through some of my previous comments on this and my other posted videos, you'll see that there is much more to a rapid induction (which is an advanced technique) than a quick tug and a shout.
i have been fasanated by hypnosis for quite some time now and i was wondering if u could give me any starting tips or any way to help me become a professinal like you
Start by reading The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism by Ormond McGill (ISBN: 1899836020). Next, practice as much as possible. Then, take a class from a teacher with whom you have chatted and feel comfortable. Get certified (I suggest the ABH, NGH or IACT). Again, practice as much as possible while continuing to study. Finally, start your own business or immerse yourself in whatever way you plan to use hypnosis (safely and ethically). Best of luck! Keep me posted.
thanks for the tips. But i do not want to persue it as a career, maybe as a mild hobby to spice up a bad party or entertain some friends, nothing advanced. But if the new encyclopedia of stage hypnotism will teach me to induce hypnotism, then i'll go for it.
Hi. Thanks for the detailed answers. I have a question. Why do your instant inductions cause instant collapse with the sleep command while other instants I see the person remains standing and only their head falls. The techniques are very similar but the outcome so different, what gives? Thanks again for your time!
The difference is in how a hypnotist prepares for the instant induction (what expectations, etcetera are created); what expectations, etcetera the volunteer already has about hypnosis; and the way the induction techniques are executed.
If you <b>watch my video titled "Pattern Interrupt Hypnosis,"</b> you'll find that my body language is quite different, and my client remains standing until I suggest that he will fall. However, he enters hypnosis instantly and long before he falls forward.
Wow your vidoes are awesome, I was wondering how this method works? Like do you use a pattern inturrupt and then a suggestion, or is it just pure shock, and it only works because he had seen you do this before? Like was it a suggestion when you said "SLEEP" or was the word irrealevent, and you could have said anything, and it was just to shock the person.
And if that is the case, then would this not work had not built up the expectation by being at hypnotism exhibition, for example if you just went up to a guy on the street or something, and did the same thing?
999sn those are great questions. Here are the answers (simplified and brief):
1. Any word could be used if the person were properly conditioned either by the hypnotist or by general knowledge/experience. However, everyone is familiar with sleeping. So, it is one of the best word choices to quickly arrest a person's attention and evoke a well-established subconscious response to the command, "Sleep!" (Continued below)
2. Shock can be used (simplified explanation) to instantly prepare a person to enter a state of hypnosis. Once the shock occurs, the hypnotist must secure the trance and deepen it rapidly. (See #4 below)
3. Expectation is a huge part of the type of ethical instant inductions I've demonstrated. The fact that the person in this video just sat through my show completely prepared him to go down instantly and immediately into a deep state of hypnotic relaxation. His expectation and emotional level (toward the experience of hypnosis) were at their peak when he approached me. (Continued below)
4. Using a shock induction can work with a stranger on the street with preparation. However without consent, such an induction method is not only unethical but can result in a reaction ranging from ire to violence. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE INSTANT INDUCTIONS WITHOUT FULL CONSENT OF THE VOLUNTEER. (Continued below)
5. You asked how the method works: (simplified) build rapport, expectation, and understanding; use shock; secure and deepen the trance. It would take a book or a class lecture to explain all of this in detail.
I really love watching your videos and I learn alot since just reading about it doesn't quite give you the right picture. When I watch your videos I really get a greater understanding of the principles at work. I just have 1 question though, When you grab people such as the handshake induction, how forceful should you be? Like on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being enough force to pull someone off their feet?
You've posted a good question. When I first watched rapid inductions videos, I thought the hypnotists were using a lot of force. Although some are, they don't need to. Think "safety first" and you'll be on your way to approaching this correctly. You need only enough force to arrest the person's thought pattern. The force varies by situation, so I wouldn't assign a scale number to it. But, it should never be enough to injure someone. The motion is more important than the force.
I might have to start posting video replies to some of these questions. A thorough written response to your question could fill a long chapter or two of a big book about hypnosis. Briefly (and very simplified) here are 5 of many reasons a person might have difficulty being hypnotized:
1. Lack of rapport between the client and hypnotist
2. Unaddressed fears of the client due to past experience or perceptions (media, religion, observing or experiencing embarrassment during a hypnosis demonstration, etcetera)
3. Lack of the hypnotist's skill
4. Inappropriate surroundings
5. Group dynamic (can benefit or hurt the situation depending who is present, and if left unaddressed by the hypnotist).
The person in the video approached me after my show and asked me about hypnosis (He had just watched me perform). If you click on the video link then click on the "(more)" link to the right of the video screen, you'll find a brief description of the video.
I've known of handshake inductions for a while but have never tried them. So could I go up to someone I don't know and do this and get the same reaction??
Yes, you can hypnotize someone with an instant induction when you first meet them, only if you have adequately prepared (rapport, expectation, understanding, etcetera). This preparation can require a few seconds to several minutes or more, depending on the situation, such as the relationship between the hypnotist and the client and the atmosphere in which the induction is to be used.
NOTE: Ethically, hypnosis should only be used on people who have given you permission to hypnotize them.
I must tell you non-believers...I have been on the receiving end of this technique with this very same hypnotist....it's not fake!! I dropped the same way. It is indeed real. Great job buddy!
hypnorich 2 weeks ago
please tell me this is fake. you just sadi "HSLEEP" and touched his back? and he went to sleeep? get real
sor8an 1 month ago
sounds like something i saw on ripleys believe it or not a black belt did.
softwhere07 2 months ago
KC, will it work if I say "sleep" to a person who is not English-speaking, but he can speak english a bit, or should I say it on his native language (for example Hungarian)?
Tequilla449 2 months ago
Hey KC, I'm 11 and I wanna learn this. Would a person my age be able to do it? And would it work on an 11 year old?
LuigiRules2k11 4 months ago
KC, I was wondering on the exact way the instant induction is done, do you simply pull them towards you and immediately after command them to sleep?
Your videos intrigue me deeply, thank you for posting them, you should post more.
lothlorien1is1heaven 7 months ago
@lothlorien1is1heaven Instant and rapid inductions seem quite easy due to what appears to be a minimal number of things happening. To the contrary, there are several things a hypnotist is observing, analyzing and doing quite rapidly during fast inductions such as: correctly identifying people for whom thses types of inductions are appropriate, using several hypnotic techniques rapidly in succession (or simultaneously) and observing/analyzing the client's naturally occuring physical signals.
KC2XL 6 months ago
@KC2XL (Continued from above) In order to lean these skills properly, you would need more than a brief explanation in an email or internet post. You will need to study and practice the techniques. There are many books available on this subject. You can also purchase my home-study 2-DVD set that teaches advanced instant and rapid hypnosis inductions (it also includes a thorough overview of the fundamentals hypnosis). You can oder a copy of it at: KC2XL(dot)com
KC2XL 6 months ago
@KC2XL Would that be available in a digital download format?
fenderkid6 2 months ago
if u dont wake them up, are they technically in acoma or somthin
357magnum98 7 months ago
@357magnum98 A person who is left in the hypnoic state eventually will: (1) return directly to the waking state or (2) drift into natural sleep and then will return to the waking state. The time it takes to return to the waking state after being left undisturbed, in a hypnotic state varries from a few minutes to a few hours, depending on: (1) the depth of hypnosis the client had reached before being left alone, and (2) how deeply a person tends to sleep naturally.
KC2XL 6 months ago
Lmao thats funny , i want him to do that to me, haha i need to see to believe :p
BBrian48 7 months ago
why dont police use this instead of taers?
diviz0r 8 months ago
I think a human follows the same directions we are told by our subconsious (through all our life) yet a Hypnotist places his voice as the voice of the subconsious as it were, that's why, even if a hypnotist doesnt say it as accurate, you still fall asleep, get weak, get drunk on command.
Tw1St3DSt33L 9 months ago
This would be a great method for prisoners who need to understand there crime by just telling them to think about it, but also find peace and relaxation something that many of this people never had.
Mustmale 9 months ago
i would love to see a brainscan while they a hypnotized how come there is no scientific evidence on this.
OrganicThumb420 10 months ago 2
@OrganicThumb420 There are several formal scientific studies on Hypnosis, including brainwave scans and comparisons of brain activity during waking states, sleep states and hypnotic states. Best place to find accredited reasearch on this is at a university library, in a medical periodical or on a professional medical abstract website.
KC2XL 10 months ago 5
@OrganicThumb420 I read in one article that there is no discernible difference between hypnotic trance state and waking consciousness when compared on a brain scan. They key to hypnosis lies not in the physical brain but within the "mind".
MrNobody100m 5 months ago
I hear a ferret in the background
freddy04123 11 months ago
have this worked to anyone?
Alexander5571 11 months ago
Yes hello,nice to meet you zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
spd47 1 year ago
So when you have Hypnotised them how do you wake them up?
adonationofbeer 1 year ago
@adonationofbeer There are many ways of bringing a person out of hypnosis. The most common way is to suggest that the client will awaken and be fully alert when the hypnotist reaches the number 10, then slowly count from 1-10 aloud.
KC2XL 1 year ago
@adonationofbeer well yes there are many ways but first you usually lot of people just hypnotise the person well actually he/she tell the subconcious mind to awake or come to the rom when your ready well depending on what ever the hypnotist wants to do. but for me i usualy snap my finger and say"when i snap my fingers one more time you will come back fully awake and replenished"
MrFrenchblood 10 months ago
Are you going to tell us how to do it or what?
K3lin 1 year ago
@K3lin You can learn how to do this induction and various other instant and rapid inductions at either of the following two websites:
1. KC2XL(dot)com
2. InstantAndRapidInductions(dot)com
KC2XL 1 year ago
Learning this is very useful in certain situations.
TannieTheGirl 1 year ago
Thats the Method i really wanna use but when i tried it to my big brother, i just got a laugh saying im insane how come it didn't work i want to learn this method and the rapid other one! thz
LovelyHoneyhoe 1 year ago
@LovelyHoneyhoe Due to rapport issues that can affect the hypnosis process, you should only hypnotize acquaintances and general friends. You should avoid hypnotizing close friends and family members. Although it is possible, it is usually more difficult for a child to hypnotize a parent and a younger sibling (brother/sister) to hypnotize an older sibling due to deeply established rapport and social status issues.
KC2XL 1 year ago
wow that's really cool I've learned a little hypnosis my self and hypnotized some people, but they are always willing to be hypnotized.
But it must be really useful to learn to hypnotize someone in case of an assault to defend yourself... so I wonder if you have any video to hypnotize an assailant...
or if you could teach me how... or perhaps show me where to get the resources...
A cool video...
thecoolsena 1 year ago
It might seem silly ,but could somebody do this in case of an assault ?
PAULGRATIAN 1 year ago
@PAULGRATIAN Yes, there are hypnotic methods that you can use to confuse, stun, disarm and/or temporarily stop an asailant. Such methods are a mix of highly advnaced conversational hypnosis, rapid waking inductions and NLP tehcniques. What you see in this video is a general rapid induction, and is not the same as the complex stun and confusion techniques that would be used to delay or stop an assault.
KC2XL 1 year ago
@KC2XL None-the-less if someone was being agressive and confrontational and you suddenly firmly, but without extreme force popped them right smack dabb in the forehead and then quickly pulled them by the neck with a hooked hand into your chest and screamed LOUDLY and suddenly SLEEP! and then followed up with a rapid deepening...I'm almost certain you'd induce instant trance in at least 7 our of 10 wouldbe assailants. almost sure of it.
branchingvine 1 year ago
@branchingvine Once you popped them (without extreme force) in the forehead and pulled them forward, you would have already induced the state of hypnosis. However, yelling sleep, without having instilled an understanding of what that suggestion means, would not necessarily deepen or secure the state of hypnosis. If the person is aggressive/confrontational, you must take into account what kinds of patterns sudden physical contact might evoke. He/she might subconsciously react with great force.
KC2XL 1 year ago
@KC2XL Oh I agree but the shouting sleep is also part of the neurological stun and sleep as a shouted command carries with it recognition in itself for SLEEP or trance. Then you must follow instantly with very rapid patter fire for deepening. As far as assessing the agressive nature you should never even attempt this without first taking into accound all Pertinent body language cues and gestures first. But you do bring up a very valid point...thanks for the comment response.
branchingvine 1 year ago
@KC2XL Thank you! :)
borissaid123 1 year ago
@borissaid123 My pleasure. It was a good question.
KC2XL 1 year ago
without pre talk, is it possible to do this successfully, or did you do anything else before this was shot (any amount to a second or a minute, etc.)
redyoshi93 1 year ago
@redyoshi93 Yes, it is possible to hypnotize a person without a formal conversation about hypnosis (which you have called a "pre-talk"). This person had just seen my hypnosis show. He was not hypnotized during the show. He was an audience member. He was so excited to understand what it feels like to be hypnotized, that he was in a perfect frame of mind to enter the state of hypnosis rapidly (he had already confinced himself that I could hypnotize him fast due to his own expectations)...
KC2XL 1 year ago
@KC2XL ...So, when he approached me, I could see that he was already expecting to be hypnotized quickly and deeply. So, I used a simple arm-pull (handshake) rapid induction. This type of induction should only be used when the client's expectation and excitement levels are extremely high or when the client's frame of mind has been thrust into a situation that rapidly increases their expectation and excitement to be hypnotized.
KC2XL 1 year ago
I have a question. What if the subject doesnt know you are about to hypnotize them? Would they still fall into a trance? Like say you just meet someone and you do the "handshake induction" on them would they cooperate and fall into the trance? Thanks so much!
borissaid123 1 year ago
@borissaid123 Various induction methods are required depending on the client's level of readiness to enter the state of hypnosis--there isn't just one fail-safe way to instantly or rapidly hypnotize a person. If a client does not know that you are about to hypnotize him/her and you have just met, then--yes--it is possible to hypnotize him/her as long as you (the hypnotist) use an appropriate induction--confusion/shock/surprise is only one of the many ways to rapidly hypnotize a person.
KC2XL 1 year ago
he is funny man
SLEEP!!
MrDS7 2 years ago
I understand, thanks for the reply! I'm sure the subject was positive about the upcoming situation (about beeing hypnotized) because this induction was extremely fast, so I believ you've had an already built "background trance". PS: I wouldn't reject a trance induced by you :)
romy1444 2 years ago
Hello! I am amazed by your videos, realy I believ it's a lot of work behind what we see. I have one question: in order to prepare the "target" for the handshake method, do you use Covert Hypnosis?
Best wishes!
romy1444 2 years ago
Thank you!
Usually people focus only on the formal part of the induction (the instant/rapid technique). They don't realize that inductions start the moment the hypnotist first engages the volunteer (at the first "hello" or communication). So, any rapid induction, especially instant inductions such as a handshake (arm pull), is much more effective and the resulting hypnotic state of the client is much more profound when covert (conversational) hypnosis is used as part of the induction.
KC2XL 2 years ago
Sometimes an induction can be done with minimal or no conversational hypnosis--these are unique situations such as the one in my video (above). The volunteer in this video was quite excited about the chance to be hypnotized. When he approached me, he was so excited that he was already teetering on the edge of dropping into a hypnotic state. Therefore, in this case, no conversational hypnosis was necessary before this instant induction. (See the text accompanying the video for more information).
KC2XL 2 years ago
@KC2XL
does anyone recommend any affordable dvd to learn this ? thanks
maxinpains 1 year ago
@maxinpains I sell a DVD that teaches how to do these types of hypnosis inductions. You can purchase it here: KC2XL(dot)com.
KC2XL 1 year ago
can u learn this to me?
Bora
bobijoux 2 years ago
That ais what i ve read..
thumb middle little middle thumb and up and down and it is done.. it that right?? you do all of these mouvements?? so fast?
bobijoux 2 years ago
No, there is no magic combination of movements and/or words to guide a person into a state of hypnosis. Doing any type of hypnosis efficiently, consistently and well requires thorough understanding of hypnotic techniques and how the mind works in reference to states of hypnosis.
KC2XL 2 years ago
Is it possible to go to any random person, and use a pattern interupt saying sleepand causing them to go straight to sleep, without Knowing the individual
TheHaraman1 2 years ago
have you ever tried doing a rapid induction like the video above and failed to hypnotize them? if that happened....what did they do?
blueskiesmusicgroup 2 years ago
Usually, when I use rapid inductions, I have already taken time to determine which approach would work best for a person. So, they generally work consistently well. In the rare times that an induction fails, I immediately switch to a different rapid technique or take time to address issues that might hinder the client from being hypnotized (i.e., fears, misconceptions). When a client doesn't respond as expected, it's often due to the client's fears/misconceptions or sloppy hypnosis.
KC2XL 2 years ago
Once the clients fears/misconceptions are removed or properly addressed, then the same induction that seemed to fail before, will work beautifully.
There are many reasons why an induction might fail (especially when used by novice/new hypnotists or sloppy hypnotists). If you learn your techniques well, and understand the principles behind both basic and advanced hypnosis, then generally everyone (who is not severely mentally or emotionally disabled) can be guided successfully into hypnosis.
KC2XL 2 years ago
so if i walk up to someone & put my hand out & say hi and they shake it then i grab their wrist with my other hand & bring it up to theire face and say sleep will it work ?
lascelles8493 2 years ago
No, it's not that easy. Properly doing instant and rapid inductions looks very simple on the surface but there is much more to it than just words and gestures. You have to prepare the client mentally for the experience, which can take anywhere from a brief moment to a minute depending on the situation.
Learning to prepare a client quickly and properly for instant hypnosis and learning what to watch for requires study and practice.
KC2XL 2 years ago
ive seen related ways to hypnotize someone like this, but do they all work?
and also, what the hell was the monkey in the background all about???
Tunkman77 2 years ago
There are many types of effective instant inductions. Whether they work depends on many factors that include (but are not limited to): proper execution, lack of building proper expectation, lack of rapport, etcetera.
No one there was sure what made that sound. We all thought it might have been a bird.
KC2XL 2 years ago
Hypnotist wins, flawless victory.
overratedname 2 years ago 26
Now, it's obvious i couldn't just go out to try this right now, no matter how simple it seems. Just a surprise, a shock, and then sleep. But there has to be more, That sounds too easy. Is there something you did to him previously that made him vulnerable to this induction? I've subscribed to your news letter and hope to learn more.
UniF0rm04 2 years ago
If you read the accompanying text, you'll find that he approached me after watching my hypnosis show. He was not in the show. He watched from the audience and was so excited by what he saw that he wanted to experience hypnosis. His expectation and excitement were so high, that it presented the perfect atmosphere to use this type of induction. This is a unique circumstance. NOTE: whenever you meet someone whose expecation is at a fever pitch, you can hypnotize them dramatically fast.
KC2XL 2 years ago
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KC2XL 2 years ago
Hmm.. this in interesting and I would like to know how this works. I have been reading up a lot about this recently. I guess I will just have to wait for your first newsletter! :)
JKLING343 2 years ago
Isso é K. O.
CGSC1977 2 years ago
is having confidence in yelling "sleep!" the main thing here? or what is the most important part?
Pacifistwarhawk 2 years ago
Possessing confidence certainly plays a large role in properly using instant and rapid inductions. However, it is not the most important part. Building rapport and expectation with the person who is to be hypnotized while instilling an appropriate understanding of the process of hypnosis are the most important parts of successful instant inductions.
If you would like to learn more about instant inductions I recommend you join my (free) Hypnosis Newsletter at: KC2XL(dot)com
KC2XL 2 years ago
oh, so its not like somebody u dont know can automatically suddenly hypnotize and control u like in the movies?
erivila 2 years ago
You have to be extremely confident when doing these procedures. They have to have some kind of confusion then demanded to sleep.
ckboy05 2 years ago
Confusion is an effective tool used to rapidly establish the hypnotic state. However, it is not the only way to do this. There are several powerful and effective methods to hypnotize a person instantly (under a minute) or rapidly (within 2-4 minutes).
If you'd like to learn more, I recommend joining my (free) Hypnosis Newsletter at: KC2XL(dot)com
KC2XL 2 years ago
Did you know that you can use hypnosis
to bring someone back to a past life ?
You should try it. Have fun.
crakri 2 years ago
Yes, it is called past life regression (PLR). Some people accept PLR as a symbolic experience formed by the imagination to explore issues of which the conscious mind is not fully aware. Others argue that PLR is a literal exploration of the past. In either case, PLR, when used properly, can help a client address various issues.
CAVEAT: For safety, PLR should only be used by trained professionals. It is not something to use recreationally.
KC2XL 2 years ago
How you did that!
What the heck!
Thats quite fast!
I wish there was someone in my country to teach me how to hypnotise
TheopoulaGR 3 years ago 3
I've been trying to learn hypnosis for over a year now, trying shock inductions, but nothings seems to work. I've had lots of email classes, I've read books, I've copied hypnotists I see online, yet I can't hypnotize anybody! Any tips?
magicmanfromtexas 3 years ago
I couldn't possibly see such a thing working on me.
soldier9599 3 years ago
Hypnosis is a naturally occuring state of mind. People enter states of light hypnosis many times per day (hypnoidal state). A skilled hypnotist can induce that state and deepen it.
Because of misconceptions about hypnosis perpetuated by movies, tv, etc., it is understandable that you might think you can't be hypnotized. In reality, hypnosis is similar to guided meditation and generally most easily achieved by intelligent, imaginative people. So, you could be hypnotized, if you wanted to.
KC2XL 3 years ago
Keep in mind that hypnosis is neither mind control nor a battle of wills, as the media (TV, movies...) would have you belive. In general, it is a partnership where the client/volunteer chooses to allow his/her subconscious mind to be guided by the hypnotist. There are forms of hypnosis and influence that can be used surreptitiously (such as covert/conversational hypnosis, NLP, and subliminal advertising); but again, this not the same kind of hypnosis that the movies and TV portray.
KC2XL 3 years ago
As I say to my clients or subjects...If you can understand me and respond you can be hypnotized as you have the sufficient intelligence. People think that only the weak minded can be hypnotized... that would make our lives complicated as hypnotists! lol I you were able to write this comment you are a great subject fear could be what would keep you and its ok...those inductions work around it, too quick we call them ambush inductions its really intense!
Firethrush 3 years ago
LOL101
24P32 3 years ago
i think he scares the person into a trance and during that sec of shock, when he says sleep, he reponds to the word and as so... sleeps! but thats just what i think!
AcceptableGamer 3 years ago
Can you please tell me how to do this? I think it's so cool how you can just tell me someone "SLEEP" and they'll go into a trance! I tried it on my sister and all I got was a few chuckles. Please tell me how to do it!
XArabianGirlForeverX 3 years ago 19
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KC2XL 3 years ago
@XArabianGirlForeverX
When you interrupt a habitual behaviour like the handshake, it creates a sort of blank spot in the subject's mind -- what's coming next? If you act quickly, you can fill in the blank with your suggestion, but you'll need to act fast because this trance state is fleeting.
Kaatins 8 months ago
Can u send a video on how to hand shake hypnotize someone. like exactly how to do it.
Thx.
ElementSk8trKing 3 years ago 5
Hey, nice video.
Could you tell me the dangers of inducing someone via a pattern interrupt, or just any type of hypnosis performed by an amateur? Will it have any detrimental effects to the subjects mind? Does it affect a friend's opinion of you? Any tips on what to avoid doing?
AmHiX89 3 years ago
This is really cool. how hard do you hit the guy. Have you seen this thing called hypno-sculpture by a guy called win? does he do the same thing?
Daivdade 3 years ago
Hi, Daviddade. Thanks--I'm glad the video and the subject of hypnosis interest you. I don't hit the volunteer in the video; I tug lightly on his arm. Yes, I've seen Win's hypno-sculptures. Yes, he too is using hypnosis.
Regarding how much force to use when tugging the arm, please read my response to the question posted by ll2nycell (above)
KC2XL 3 years ago
lol
blueeyedbboy 3 years ago
I wonder if he hit a pressure point?
morganrules52 3 years ago
omg hahaha that sound at the end, i had a stuffed monkey that made that sound when i press on its hands hahaha cool
neomaxtwins 3 years ago 2
Wait, how did you get him down after about a second of patter... Thats not possible is it? What exactly did you say to him before "sleep"?
whatsontv1234 3 years ago
This handshake happened in the middle of our conversation. He had just sat through my hypnosis show and watched me hypnotize several people. Refer to #3 of my response to 9999sn above for further explantation.
KC2XL 3 years ago
Hi KC,
Ive been learning about hypnosis and doing alot of experimenting. I always thought that after an induction like that u have to deepen the state they are in, but I didnt hear any patter after you said "sleep!". Did you use any patter directly before the handshake, that we didnt see or hear?
postmortem74 3 years ago
Good observation. Yes, after I said, "sleep," I spoke to him (patter). If you listen closely to the audio track, you can catch small bits and pieces of my voice at 00:09, 00:14 and 00:16. Because I spoke softly and due to the background noise, the camera microphone did not pick up all that I was saying. My headset mic for the room's sound system was off; it was not connected to the camera.
KC2XL 3 years ago
That's really amazing, congratulations on mastering that. I hope one day i'll be able to do that...
Kaetross 3 years ago
he electrocuted him with one of those comic hand shockers
JuSdAt 3 years ago
hahahaaha
chino07brown 3 years ago
haha
cyanidemaiden 3 years ago
Its becouse you are used to giving someone a handshake right? So you dont think about it, and just do it.
Then somehow you get in to that, and get him to do something else.
Dont ask me how to :o
DirkZz 3 years ago
can you put a tutorial of how to do this?
343lyfe 3 years ago
I'm teaching an instant/rapid induction class in Newark, NJ, where I will be showing how to do this. Go to my website for more details:
ParadoxHypnosis(dot)com
KC2XL 3 years ago
How awesome! Good job~!
MakkiMakko 3 years ago
how is that real, why did he look like he was falling asleep before u said sleep, plz answer
xxpunkernickelgurlxx 3 years ago
Please review the video. The sound might have been out of sync temporarily when you played it. He does not begin to fall into a profound hypnotic state until I suggested it by saying, "Sleep."
KC2XL 3 years ago
Hhow can in the space of 45 seconds can he suddenly do that. What is he doin which is soooooo effective i dnt fkin understand. Hes giving him eye contact then suddenly does that, whats sooo powerfull about that tiny handshake. plz expalain
uklondon10 3 years ago
Uklondon10, if you study rapid and instant inductions, you'll find that there are techniques involved in quickly creating and/or identifying a naturally occuring hypnoidal state (i.e., wonderment, engrossment, shock and/or confusion). Once the hypnoidal state occurs or is induced, directing a person properly will send her/him into deeper states of hypnosis (Hypnoidal = light state of hypnosis).
You can learn more about hypnoidal states by studying Ericksonian Hypnosis (Milton Erickson).
KC2XL 3 years ago
You can also learn more by signing up for my Question and Answer Newsletter in the "contact us" section of my website:
ParadoxHypnosis(dot)com
The responses here only allow blocks of 500 characters (individual letters, spaces and punctuation). So, my responses here are less detailed than they are when I respond to questions through my Newsletter.
KC2XL 3 years ago
I'm going to learn to do that...then do it to random people in the hallway at school :D
yay4staples 3 years ago 3
maybe you can help me, I am really trying to leanr hypnosis, and have bought many books and read and re read them yet not matter what I try I can't hypnotize my friend (my study buddy in the subject of hypnosis) no techniques work... is it just a matter of practice or hwat? cause whenever I try teh handshake or arm pull he just gets jerked and then sits up and I feel foolish
chinsmak 3 years ago
Rapid/instant inductions look simple at face value, but they are advanced techniques. You should start with basic inductions such as progressive relaxation and the Elman Induction before you attempt to do advanced techniques such as rapid inductions, which require a firm understanding of ideas such as rapport, suggestion formation, recognizing trance states, creating expectation, using pattern interrupts, etcetera.
KC2XL 3 years ago
If you don't immediately understand some of the things I've written above, then you might not have learned enough to jump into rapid inductions. If you want to be able to hypnotize people, then you should take the time to thoroughly learn how to properly execute the basics.
If you're unable to hypnotize your study partner, then practice hypnotizing other people.
KC2XL 3 years ago
and where can i find that?
uklondon10 3 years ago
Chinsmak btw be careful, Even if u have practiced and read and re read, to do something like this on a FRIEND without thier permission can really turn ugly. Not only can hypnosis go wrong but once it's all over u and your friend are gonna have some huge trust problems. try building some kind of rapport after that mess. just watch out man hypnosis gone wrong can cause ticks and other problems in the subject and you can easily rewire how people think.
Dotleo1 3 years ago
KC-Question: If you and your study buddy are practicing this, is it even possible to do it to eachother or no because they if they are already anticipating the hand shake then it isn't exactly a subconciose gesture.
example- Do you think a hypnotist equally skilled to you would be able to do this to you even with you'r permission?
That might sound confusing lol sorry.
* sorry this is so long but I can't think of how to word this correctly.
Dotleo1 3 years ago
Most people are familiar with several variations of only one type of pattern interrupt induction commonly called "The Handshake Induction" or "Handshake Pattern Interrupt Induction". However, there are many ways to interrupt patterns and create the hypnoidal state necessary to induce deeper levels of hypnosis.
So the answer to your question is: Yes, a truly skilled hypnotist knows other ways of interrupting patterns that will rapidly hypnotize a willing client or volunteer.
KC2XL 3 years ago
You should continue to practice rapid inductions with your study mate; however you will make your greatest advances in knowledge and ability as you hypnotize volunteers other than your study partner.
KC2XL 3 years ago
lol hey imagine if he took his wallet
kelloggs19 3 years ago
LOL wouldnt it be funny to do that all day in an airport and walk off
Tuckz100 4 years ago
lol eventually they'd transfer from the hypnotic trance into sleep, and wake up awhile later
Shaggyshaggs92 3 years ago
Where can i learn more about this form of Hypnosis? It looks very interesting and by the looks of it the effects are healthy, too.
SSJ4Ryan 4 years ago
KC your work is amazing and I cant wait till your site launches.. i got another question.. to be hypnotized you need to be open to the idea of it.. for rapid induction, or just any for of hypnosis, do you need to state that you will be hypnotizing a person so that they can think about the concept and decide whether they are believe it can happen, or if you randomly do it to a friend.. will it work if he subconsciously believes in hypnosis?
Drendole 4 years ago
Thank you for the pleasant feedback.
This is an excellent question. Answer:
1. For any type of hypnosis you plan to do, you should get the volunteers stated permission for many reasons not the least of which is ethics.
2. Technically, a person neither needs to know s/he is being hypnotized nor be open to the idea (read about covert hypnosis and NLP). However, with the exception of very specific circumstances, covert hypnosis is considered unethical. (Continued below)
KC2XL 4 years ago
If you attempt to hypnotize someone without his/her permission, you risk experiencing a violent/angry reaction and possibly being sued.
KC2XL 4 years ago
so all i have to do is interupt a handshake, then sugest an idea to the person?
shanksxy 4 years ago
That was amazing :D
RAWRxpX3 4 years ago
Hello Again!
I tried to make this same methot for my bro. And first time, when I maked it, he fall fast down, but hit the ground and nothing happened. He said he was just fall down, when I said "sleep" and hit. But can you point some steps, how to do that? I mean 1,2,3 etc. Please.
Careica 4 years ago
maybe it's important that you hold him
make some physical contact, maybe feel tension and react on that
but i'm not hypnotist just thinking
sleepingeye 4 years ago
You have to establish rapport, expectation and have several things in place (not the least of which is a thorough understanding of the basics of hypnosis) before you attempt this type of advanced induction.
KC2XL 4 years ago
HOW TO?
Greekisking 4 years ago
LOL that's awesome. XD
aihoshiduo 4 years ago
who did u do that!!
furayboy2 4 years ago
wow ur frggn pro man
XkUpWn3r 4 years ago
how long did it take you to learn to do that and where did you learn it did you teach yourself or did you go to a hypnosis session or other if other than could you please tell me where?
okeerf 4 years ago
OK I know this is probably silly but I really want to find out.
Is it possibly to hypnotize someone with just your eyes?
TheForgottenFlesh 4 years ago
TFF, yours is not a silly question. It's a good one that requires a detailed response to fully explain. But, I'll simplify it as much as possible here:
On one hand if a person's expectation is high enough he/she can move into a hypnotic state via almost any stimulus including looking into a hypnotist's eyes. However—on the other hand—in the exaggerated ways hypnosis is usually represented on TV and in the movies, a person is not magically (or supernaturally) hypnotized by someone's eyes.
KC2XL 4 years ago
I understand. Is it very difficult to preform that way?
TheForgottenFlesh 4 years ago
Here's a caveat I wrote elsewhere on this site. It answers your question:
It's quite easy to learn how to hypnotize someone, so hypnosis can seem harmless. However, the danger (and difficulty) of hypnosis(specifically recreational hypnosis) lies in not properly learning suggestion formation, not understanding the detrimental effects of certain suggestions, being sloppy with suggestions (not knowing what to avoid doing), and not following strict ethics—to name just a few things.
KC2XL 4 years ago
Wow!!!!!
calebdavi 4 years ago
I must compliment you on how well you did the handshake induction in this video. I know how it works and even expecting what was going to happen, I still went into that heightened state of awareness for a quick second. I'm sure if it was me in the video I would have done the same as this guy.
dovesmagic 4 years ago
That comment made by man of fan was mine. My friend forgot to sign off of his account.
Gerbilmeister 4 years ago
dear kc2xl
i am taking your advice, because sooooo many other people have reccomended to me the new encyclopedia of stage hypnotism.
also because you actually seem to care that people want to be hypnotists like you.
manoffan 4 years ago
Dear KC ,
i dont understand how the handshake insuction works ( probably because professionals make it look so easy ), sorry, im just so lost with this, please help..
iamcamillus 4 years ago
KC - you are awesome! I do stage hypnosis and really enjoyed watching your vids. I may have to 'steal' the band-aid/cut suggestion for my show, or a variation of it. Ormond McGill's book is awesome - it is also HUGE. He was a wonderful man. Where are you located? Do you have a website? Didn't see it posted on your profile.
boltonguy518 4 years ago
Thank you. Yes, I have a domain and am building a website. Subscribe to my YouTube page, so you'll be notified immediately when new videos and information about my website are posted here.
Enjoy the band-aid/cut suggestion. Let me know how it works out for you.
Cheers.
KC2XL 4 years ago
hey just wondering. I went to purchase a book on hypnotism at borders, and a guy there says, "well i wouldnt screw around with hypnosis, i knew people who got in big accidents with hypnosis." should i still go for it, or could i really screw someone up?
P.S. is it really that easy, just grab tehre ahnd, shake, yell sleep, they sleep?
Gerbilmeister 4 years ago
If you are planning to use hypnosis to help people or to entertain people without malice or harm, then you should definitely study it, learn it and use it. The person at the bookstore might have said that to you for a variety of reasons. I wouldn't let his unsolicited opinion sway you. (Continued below)
KC2XL 4 years ago
No, hypnosis is not as easy as just grabbing a person's hand and yelling sleep. If you read through some of my previous comments on this and my other posted videos, you'll see that there is much more to a rapid induction (which is an advanced technique) than a quick tug and a shout.
KC2XL 4 years ago
i have been fasanated by hypnosis for quite some time now and i was wondering if u could give me any starting tips or any way to help me become a professinal like you
Streetrod34444 4 years ago
Start by reading The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism by Ormond McGill (ISBN: 1899836020). Next, practice as much as possible. Then, take a class from a teacher with whom you have chatted and feel comfortable. Get certified (I suggest the ABH, NGH or IACT). Again, practice as much as possible while continuing to study. Finally, start your own business or immerse yourself in whatever way you plan to use hypnosis (safely and ethically). Best of luck! Keep me posted.
KC2XL 4 years ago
thanks for the tips. But i do not want to persue it as a career, maybe as a mild hobby to spice up a bad party or entertain some friends, nothing advanced. But if the new encyclopedia of stage hypnotism will teach me to induce hypnotism, then i'll go for it.
Gerbilmeister 4 years ago
OMG I love this video. Thank you for posting it man! Incredible but true! I am giving you my 5 star rating!
mercurio0000 4 years ago
Hi. Thanks for the detailed answers. I have a question. Why do your instant inductions cause instant collapse with the sleep command while other instants I see the person remains standing and only their head falls. The techniques are very similar but the outcome so different, what gives? Thanks again for your time!
nomind1010 4 years ago
The difference is in how a hypnotist prepares for the instant induction (what expectations, etcetera are created); what expectations, etcetera the volunteer already has about hypnosis; and the way the induction techniques are executed.
If you <b>watch my video titled "Pattern Interrupt Hypnosis,"</b> you'll find that my body language is quite different, and my client remains standing until I suggest that he will fall. However, he enters hypnosis instantly and long before he falls forward.
KC2XL 4 years ago
Wow your vidoes are awesome, I was wondering how this method works? Like do you use a pattern inturrupt and then a suggestion, or is it just pure shock, and it only works because he had seen you do this before? Like was it a suggestion when you said "SLEEP" or was the word irrealevent, and you could have said anything, and it was just to shock the person.
9999sn 4 years ago
And if that is the case, then would this not work had not built up the expectation by being at hypnotism exhibition, for example if you just went up to a guy on the street or something, and did the same thing?
9999sn 4 years ago
999sn those are great questions. Here are the answers (simplified and brief):
1. Any word could be used if the person were properly conditioned either by the hypnotist or by general knowledge/experience. However, everyone is familiar with sleeping. So, it is one of the best word choices to quickly arrest a person's attention and evoke a well-established subconscious response to the command, "Sleep!" (Continued below)
KC2XL 4 years ago
2. Shock can be used (simplified explanation) to instantly prepare a person to enter a state of hypnosis. Once the shock occurs, the hypnotist must secure the trance and deepen it rapidly. (See #4 below)
KC2XL 4 years ago
3. Expectation is a huge part of the type of ethical instant inductions I've demonstrated. The fact that the person in this video just sat through my show completely prepared him to go down instantly and immediately into a deep state of hypnotic relaxation. His expectation and emotional level (toward the experience of hypnosis) were at their peak when he approached me. (Continued below)
KC2XL 4 years ago
4. Using a shock induction can work with a stranger on the street with preparation. However without consent, such an induction method is not only unethical but can result in a reaction ranging from ire to violence. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE INSTANT INDUCTIONS WITHOUT FULL CONSENT OF THE VOLUNTEER. (Continued below)
KC2XL 4 years ago
5. You asked how the method works: (simplified) build rapport, expectation, and understanding; use shock; secure and deepen the trance. It would take a book or a class lecture to explain all of this in detail.
KC2XL 4 years ago
Thanks for the detailed response, I'll try to look up some of that stuff.
9999sn 4 years ago
I really love watching your videos and I learn alot since just reading about it doesn't quite give you the right picture. When I watch your videos I really get a greater understanding of the principles at work. I just have 1 question though, When you grab people such as the handshake induction, how forceful should you be? Like on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being enough force to pull someone off their feet?
ll2nycell 4 years ago
You've posted a good question. When I first watched rapid inductions videos, I thought the hypnotists were using a lot of force. Although some are, they don't need to. Think "safety first" and you'll be on your way to approaching this correctly. You need only enough force to arrest the person's thought pattern. The force varies by situation, so I wouldn't assign a scale number to it. But, it should never be enough to injure someone. The motion is more important than the force.
KC2XL 4 years ago
What a awesome! just great!
BOSS797 4 years ago
Ok, i get it thank you. but i have on more question. Why are some people harder to hypnotise than others?
DudeStylings 4 years ago
I might have to start posting video replies to some of these questions. A thorough written response to your question could fill a long chapter or two of a big book about hypnosis. Briefly (and very simplified) here are 5 of many reasons a person might have difficulty being hypnotized:
KC2XL 4 years ago
1. Lack of rapport between the client and hypnotist
2. Unaddressed fears of the client due to past experience or perceptions (media, religion, observing or experiencing embarrassment during a hypnosis demonstration, etcetera)
3. Lack of the hypnotist's skill
4. Inappropriate surroundings
5. Group dynamic (can benefit or hurt the situation depending who is present, and if left unaddressed by the hypnotist).
KC2XL 4 years ago
yes i need some help... i ve been studying induction techniques and i wondered was there a follow up to that one or did u just walk up to the guy
DudeStylings 4 years ago
What kind of follow-up did you want to see?
The person in the video approached me after my show and asked me about hypnosis (He had just watched me perform). If you click on the video link then click on the "(more)" link to the right of the video screen, you'll find a brief description of the video.
KC2XL 4 years ago
i've tried that but it doesn't work for me
TycoonTyphoon 4 years ago
Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I enjoy hearing from each of you.
--KC
KC2XL 4 years ago
I'm not going to, I just wondered if this could work on anyone
61862006 4 years ago
I've known of handshake inductions for a while but have never tried them. So could I go up to someone I don't know and do this and get the same reaction??
61862006 4 years ago
Yes, you can hypnotize someone with an instant induction when you first meet them, only if you have adequately prepared (rapport, expectation, understanding, etcetera). This preparation can require a few seconds to several minutes or more, depending on the situation, such as the relationship between the hypnotist and the client and the atmosphere in which the induction is to be used.
NOTE: Ethically, hypnosis should only be used on people who have given you permission to hypnotize them.
KC2XL 4 years ago