About Stage Hypnosis Training and Courses
Article by Richard K. Nongard, LMFT/CCH
Stage hypnosis is one of the most rewarding fields of study and, at the same time, it can be one of the most difficult. Stage hypnosis training can be very expensive, and most seminars occur in big cities like Las Vegas or London, or at annual conferences, like the National Guild of Hypnotists' convention each year in Massachusetts.
Aside from live training events, stage hypnosis education is also available on DVD video and through textbooks and instant-downloadable e-books. There are a few publishers of complete A-Z video training programs, but many of these are outside the budget of the average student.
However, Hypnosis Superstars Michael Johns, Terry Stokes and John Cerbone have teamed with Richard Nongard to produce several affordable stage hypnosis training DVDs. These video courses focus on induction, pre-talk, skits and other elements of creating a successful stage show.
Stage hypnotism classes that focus on learning the basic strategies for rapid inductions and even street hypnosis are also available. Richard Nongard and John Cerbone's instant induction training video called “Speed Trance” is a favorite of those on the cutting edge.
There are also many good books availalble that teach the principles of stage hypnosis, including the classic text, “The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnosis” by Ormond McGill and the “Little Black Book of Stage Hypnosis Secrets” by Michael Johns and Richard Nongard.
Learning how to do a successful stage hypnosis show requires learning several different things. Any good stage hypnosis class should teach the following elements:
Creating Your Personal Stage Hypnosis Induction
How to Deal with Abreaction
How To Select "Rock Star" Participants
How to Choose- and Manage - Stage Hypnosis Skits
How to Properly and Safely Awaken a Subject
How to Get Bookings and Create Interest in Stage Hypnosis
Classes in stage hypnosis that include these elements will go a long way at helping the beginner to build confidence, learn effective techniques and start to really impress an audience.
Practicing stage hypnosis is another difficult task, but with help from family and friends, one can begin to practice basic induction strategies, timing, and learning to develop a commanding voice and stage persona. Stage hypnotists often practice with stuffed animals on the couch as mock participants, and this is a great idea for those just starting out.
The rewards of performing stage hypnosis shows are intense: audience accolades, a feeling of success and making people feel good. You can learn stage hypnosis form a class, a textbook, a DVD video, a mentorship program, or any combination of these methods. One other strategy is to learn clinical hypnosis and become certified in clinical hypnotherapy. Certification will provide a depth to your understanding of the amazing effectivenes of hypnosis, and really help you to master the demonstrations of hypnotic power and phenomena that makes a show so special.
Stage Hypnosis Training resources can be found at www.SubliminalScience.com and at your local library or bookstore.
Richard Nongard, a licensed psychotherapist and certified clinical hypnotherapist, is a Las Vegas headliner and the hypnotist to the Vegas Stars, working as a coach to Michael Johns and with other top stars of the Las Vegas Strip.
RIchard is the author of numerous internationally acclaimed hypnosis training books and DVDs and is known for his unique insights and innovative teaching strategies. He has trained in Canada, Europe and the USA in psychology, NLP and hypnosis, and can help you improve your hypnotic style!
Richard was one of Eugene Burger's first magic students over 20 years ago in Chicago, mastering close-up and the bizarre, and has been performing and teaching in one capacity or another for almost 30 years. In his free-time he travels the world, most recently visiting Prague, Poland and Western Europe. Richard is a popular keynote speaker and presenter in both Europe and the United States, and with John Cerbone has coined the term "speed-trance" for their 3-7 second instant hypnosis inductions.
