Keith Barry

Studying neuro-linguistic programming is what teaches you how to implant and extract thoughts. Mixing psychology, hypnotism and magic somewhat goes into this area called mentalism, which is what I mostly do. It's magic of the mind.

Irish Entertainer

Paramahansa Yogananda

Hypnotism is trespass into the territory of another's consciousness. Its temporary phenomena have nothing in common with the miracles performed by men of divine realization.

Indian Leader

Limahl

I have phobias of everything you can name, but the problem with hypnotism is handing control over to someone else - and that is one of my phobias!

English Musician

Bernard Sumner

I first read about hypnotism at school, and I used to do tricks like getting a really skinny guy to arm wrestle the local bully.

Michael Leunig

Anzac Day, it seems, must now be done with bluster, hoopla and media hypnotism.

Australian Cartoonist

Alan Rudolph

It's part of the general global hypnotism to accept lies as the new truth.

American Director

Hypnotism often involves guiding a person into a trance-like state of deep relaxation or concentration.

Trance Induction

Suggestions made during hypnotism are typically intended to encourage beneficial changes or behaviors.

Positive Suggestions

Subjects must be willing to be hypnotized; hypnotism can't make anyone do things against their will.

Voluntary Participation

Used metaphorically, 'hypnotism' describes an intense, compelling attraction or influence.

Metaphorical Use

'Hypnotism' can imply someone naturally has a very persuasive or captivating presence.

Non-Literal Charm

In a medical context, hypnotism is used to explore psychological issues or improve mental health.

Therapeutic Context

Medical or therapeutic hypnotism should only be performed by qualified, licensed professionals.

Professionals Only

Hypnotism in therapy may involve specific techniques like guided imagery or relaxation exercises.

Specific Techniques

 this could get out of hand in ten years we could have between 80 and 100 hypnotism we're calling this a time when I mean own armor at the Empire