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Encyclopedia Stage Hypnotism NESH2003.qxd 11/12/02 12:03 Page 1 “The most extensive work yet published on the subject of stage hypnotism. Ormond, widely recognised in North America as the Dean of T H E N E W Stage Hypnotism has truly excelled himself in providing such a T Ormond McGill has produced this work, comprehensive work. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone O already highly acclaimed, which H E N C Y C L O P E D I A contemplating a career in this field and I would also recommend it to all F represents a lifetime spent in the field of E hypnosis. It is clearly the most extensive those who wish to improve their skills. Truly a goldmine of knowledge.” N S and comprehensive work ever produced N O F Paul McKenna on stage hypnotism. T E B A W The book is divided into two parts, y S T A G E H Y P N O T I S M Mastering Hypnotism and Entertaining O “Ormond McGill has produced a masterwork on Stage Hypnotism . G With Hypnotism. The first section gives a all inclusive of his previous work but with much new, up-to-date material E comprehensive background to and history R E N of the subject together with an extensive added for today's mastery.” M About the Author description of how to use the power of H O suggestion. Over a hundred different Ormond McGill is known worldwide as Gill Boyne, C H the Dean of American Hypnotists and is President, American Council of Hypnotists Examiners N methods of hypnotic induction are then Y described in detail. D the author of the famous book Y M C Professional Stage Hypnotism. He is a M The second section of the book then P magician and hypnotist of international describes in detail how to design, develop L c “This phenomenal work by the “Dean of American Hypnotists” has been N and perform a modern hypnotic show reputation and has toured in many parts G out of print for over a decade. It is not only the most comprehensive O and includes extracts from some of the of the world with his exciting stage show: I O L most successful shows ever performed East Indian Miracles, The Seance of book ever to be published on stage hypnotism, it also has widespread L P around the world. Everything from the therapeutic applications as well. Now totally revised, I am convinced Wonders, South Sea Island Magic and the T opening of the show to the best ways of Concert of Hypnotism. from my experience that there are large portions of the book that contain E advertising are covered. Also included I work never previously published. In it the author totally demystifies D are invaluable chapters on the business Both an authority on hypnotism and a hypnosis and dispels many of the myths associated with it. I am confident S aspects of hypnotism and how to avoid I M lawsuits, along with important questions performer of note, he brings professional that even the most experienced practitioner of hypnosis will gain new A and answers about the subject of stage insight to his writings on the subject skills from this important work.” hypnosis. of hypnotism. Among his previously Martin Roberts Ph.D. published books are: Throughout, the language is clear and The Secret World Of Witchcraft simple. The approach is practical and Religious Mysteries Of The Orient down to earth. Every detail of the inductions and the routines is included. Hypnotism And Mysticism of India Ormond totally demystifies the subject Psychic Magic and, in his own inimitable style, leads us How To Produce Miracles into his wonderful world of hypnosis. Entertaining With Hypnotism Hypnotism And Meditation Power Hypnosis Hypnotherapy Grieve No More Beloved Seeing The Unseen. B y Crown House Publishing Limited www.crownhouse.co.uk O R M O N D Mc G I L L Cover design Mark Williams NESH2004book.qxd 04/10/04 13:02 Page A The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism Ormond McGill MS, Mental Health Counseling Adjunct Professor, Department of Human Services (Counseling) Wright State University Crown House Publishing Limited www.crownhouse.co.uk NESH2004book.qxd 04/10/04 13:02 Page B First published by Crown House Publishing Ltd Crown Buildings, Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, Wales, SA33 5ND, UK www.crownhouse.co.uk and Crown House Publishing Company, LLC 4 Berkeley Street, 1st Floor, Norwalk, CT 06850, USA www.CHPUS.com © Ormond McGill 1996 The right of Ormond McGill to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. First published 1996; reprinted 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under current legislation no part of this work may be photocopied, stored in a retrieval system, published, performed in public, adapted, broadcast, transmitted, recorded or reproduced in any form or by any means, without the prior permission of the copyright owners. Enquiries should be addressed to Crown House Publishing Limited. British Library of Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue entry for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN 1899836020 LCCN 2002117315 Anyone using any of the techniques described in this book does so entirely at his or her own risk: the publishers cannot be held liable for any loss, damage or injury whether caused or suffered by such use or otherwise. NESH2003.qxd 14/03/03 15:46 Page i Table of Contents Foreword by Gil Boyne................................................................................xiii Preface by Martin Roberts, Ph.D. .............................................................xvii Part One: Mastering Hypnotism ........................................................1 Preface .................................................................................................................3 Introduction .......................................................................................................7 Chapter One Understanding Hypnotism ....................................9 What is Hypnotism? ...........................................9 Characteristics of Hypnosis ..............................9 Some Theory on Hypnotism ...........................11 Chapter Two The Power of Suggestion .....................................15 Chapter Three Presenting Suggestions that Influence ...............19 Means of Increasing the Influence of Suggestions ...................................................20 Chapter Four Your Hypnotic Power ...........................................23 Chapter Five Résumé of Hypnotic Phenomena .......................29 Phenomena of Hypnosis .................................29 Posthypnotic Phenomena ................................32 Chapter Six Questions and Answers about Hypnotism .......35 Learning How to Use the Power of Suggestion .......................................39 Chapter Seven Initial Hypnotic Training .....................................41 Test One: Muscular Relaxation .......................41 Test Two: Drawing a Person Over Backward .................................................42 Test Three: Drawing a Person Over Forward ....................................................44 Chapter Eight A Milestone in Personal Influence ......................47 Locking the Subject’s Hands Together ..........47 Modus Operandi for Performing the Test .......47 i NESH2003.qxd 14/03/03 15:46 Page ii The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism Chapter Nine The Art of Waking Hypnosis ...............................51 Chapter Ten Waking Hypnosis on the Stage ...........................57 Harry Aron’s Arms-Rising-and-Falling Test 57 Hands and Fingers Testing .............................58 De Waldoza’s Show of Waking Hypnosis ....60 Chapter Eleven Further Experiments in Waking Hypnosis ........63 Stiffening the Subject’s Leg .............................63 Stiffening the Subject’s Arm ............................64 Fastening Open the Subject’s Mouth So He Cannot Close It ......................................65 Causing the Subject To Forget His Name .....65 Stuttering Test and Name Amnesia ...............66 The Hand-shaking Test ....................................67 Fastening a Stick to the Subject’s Hands .......68 Making it Impossible for the Subject to Sit Down ........................................................69 Making it Impossible for the Subject to Stand Up From His Chair .................................................69 Variation and Amplification of the Various Tests ......................................................70 Learning How to Hypnotise by Hypnotising ..........................................73 Chapter Twelve Background for Hypnotising ...............................75 The Depth Levels of Hypnosis .......................75 Hypnotism and the Suggestion of Sleep .......78 Stage Dismissal Decorum ................................82 The Questions of Amnesia ..............................83 On Concluding the Show ................................85 Chapter Thirteen A Basic Method of Hypnotising ..........................87 The Hypnodisc ..................................................87 The Sleep Mood ................................................87 The Hypnotic Induction ..................................89 Chapter Fourteen Awakening the Subject .........................................95 Chapter Fifteen The Ormond McGill Method ..............................97 Chapter Sixteen The Relaxation Method ......................................103 Chapter Seventeen The Ideomotor Method ......................................109 ii NESH2003.qxd 14/03/03 15:46 Page iii Contents Chapter Eighteen The Master Method of Hypnotism ...................113 The Interview ..................................................113
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