by magicofthemind » Oct 12th, '16, 09:35
I'm a hypnotherapist and I only use "pseudo-hypnosis" or "suggestibility tests" when I perform. I suggest (no pun intended) that you start there; it may be all you need anyway. There's a good selection in the stage hypnotist's bible - Ormond McGill's "New Encyclopedia", which you should read if you want to go into this seriously.
There are dangers in performing hypnosis without proper training. You should also check out the Hypnotism Act 1952 and get insurance, which I gather can be expensive. The stage hypnotists here will no doubt say I'm talking nonsense, and it's perfectly safe. Perhaps I'm over-cautious, but I wouldn't do it - not without training, anyway.
Barry