The Hypnotic Show - Steve Brolin - Tapton Bar - Sheffield University

3rd May 2008

The Hypnotic Show at Tapton Bar, Sheffield University
with International Hypnotist Steve Brolin.

The show was brilliant! The induction went very well and the student audience bar 1 exceptionwere extremely well behaved. They clapped, cheered and laughed as the volunteers gave it their all on stage.

Steve gave the volunteers allsorts of imaginative suggestions. They were thunderbird puppets, they laughed their socks off at what they thought was the funniest film they had ever seen in their life, they spoke Japanese and translated into English, the girls became shakiras and the boys became members of the full monty, they became disgusted with the smell that seemed to be emainating from the person next to them and then quite aroused by the gorgous smell of their perfume or aftershave and loads more.

All the volunteers were fantastic and made it a great show. The audience being so great just topped it all off as another successful show.

The Hypnotic Show at St Christophers Social Club

The Hypnotic Show at St Christopher’s Social Club, Speke, Liverpool, UK with International Hypnotist Steve Brolin

The show was excellent! Steve initially had 7 willing volunteers, the induction went well and the audience were well behaved and kept the noise down for us, which helped Steve relax the volunteers really well.

After the induction he had 4 hypnotised volunteers, 1 lady and 3 men. Steve began by suggesting that they were at the beach and all of the volunteers began relaxing back in their chairs, next he suggested that it was getting hot and that they were to fan themselves, they looked hilarious as the began to frantically fan themselves from the 40 degrees heat, you could almost see the beads of sweat on their foreheads.

There were many more suggestion which had the audience in stitches. They went to the cinema and watched funny films and laughed their socks off, sad films and cried, they even watched an adult film. They rode the grand national, conducted the orchestra with dish mops, got drunk on an imaginary drink and sang drunken songs, became worlds greatest celebrities, and more... and for the finale they became the Proclaimers and got the audience up dancing and singing to 'I'm gonna be' more commonly recognised as 'I would walk 500 miles'.

At the very end Steve suggested that one of the male volunteers would be stuck to his chair and that everyone else could leave the stage and go to their seats. He thanked the others and left the one who was to be stuck till last, quickly thanked him and left the stage. The music started playing 'all by myself, don’t wanna be all by myself' It was so funny seeing him trying to shout Steve to come back and struggling to get up, he even got 2 men from the audience to try and help him up, eventually Steve came back and released him.

It was a fantastic night and the local DJ thanked Steve and myself (Kay Ascot - sound and vision) for a fantastic night... The landlady enjoyed the show and commented on there being a full house and that she will have us back some time in September. I cant wait! The people of Speke were a brilliant crowd and made it a great night. We hope to have a DVD on sale very soon but for now here's a few clips on youtube:



For more info about the show visit www.thehypnoticshow.com ...any questions are welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPUXkSTOIvk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7piGzpOgJs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY5a4avkfzY

Welcome to the hypnotic show

Welcome to The Hypnotic show blog

Now Touring the UK!

First a bit about us and the show....

Steve Brolin is an international hypnotist with the most unique stage hypnosis show, that has amazed and entertained audiences throughout Europe. Members of the audience are asked to volunteer to become the stars of the show.

The Hypnotic Show is action packed, fun filled and designed for the sophisticated audience.
Using his 15 years of experience as a stage hypnotist Steve skilfully and tastefully guides his subjects through the amazing hidden potential of the subconscious mind.

Steve maintains the highest respect for his volunteers by treating them with the utmost courtesy at all times, ensuring, that they have a very positive experience as the stars of the show.

The Audiences are delighted as they watch their friends experience the thrilling and pleasant effects of hypnosis. They talk about the show long after the event is over.

The volunteers explore the creativity of their minds as they:

* Ride the Grand National
* Become a Thunderbird Puppet
* Perform as the latest Pop Sensations or as the Worlds
Greatest Dancers
* Speak in Japanese or Martian
* Become intoxicated on a glass of water
* Are unable to lift a chair or tear a piece of paper
* See the audience through X-ray glasses
* Meet their favourite personality
* React in amazement as object appear to move around on
stage with a mind of their own

All this and more....

It is our personal belief that stage hypnosis should be conducted in such a manner as to maintain the moral, emotional and psychological well being of the participants at all times while providing top quality entertainment.

It is this ethos that provides the basis for all of our shows. At all times the subjects are treated with the utmost courtesy and respect, they are never humiliated or degraded. Our act is performed in good taste, and the volunteers have a most positive and thrilling experience, as they are the real stars of the show.

At all times we are aware of our responsibilities to the audience, that they may see hypnosis in a true light, and to the subjects that they may enjoy the experience of being hypnotised. All hypnotic and post-hypnotic suggestions are removed from the minds of the participants at the end of each performance. Post-hypnotic suggestions only take place in our presence. Only genuine volunteers are used.

At the end of each performance specific instructions are given to each participant, as well as to the audience, that they will awaken feeling refreshed, calm, relaxed and confident, being back to normal in each and every way.

Steve and his assistants remains behind after the end of each performance to chat to volunteers and members of the audience, answering any questions they may have. Each subject is thanked individually for their participation.


Steve is recognised as a dynamic and progressive entertainer who has brought the art of stage hypnosis into the twenty first century.

He is recognised for being a refined and respectful hypnotist who brings the charisma of a world class showman to the stage .

Steve serves on the governing body of the Federation of Ethical Stage Hypnotists (FESH) and is a member of the British Actors Equity.

With his vast experience as a stage hypnotist he delivers an exhilarating show entertaining audiences ranging in size from
150 to 1,500.

During his career Steve has entertained in the UK and abroad catering for a variety of client types, dealing with corporate and private functions as well as public performances in venues such as theatres, clubs, student unions and military establishments.

Steve has performed in venues such as:

* The Ambassadors International Hotel and Sinatra’s Night-
spot - BENIDORM
* The Hilton Hotel and The Village Hotel & Leisure Club -
BLACKPOOL
* Alcudia Pins and Club Eurocallas - MALLORCA
* Hotel Julian Gardens - MARMARIS, TURKEY
* St Helens Rugby League Football Club - ST HELENS
* Valentino’s Night-spot - Stoke-on-Trent



What is hypnosis?


Introduction

Hypnosis is a subject that fascinates and intrigues millions of people. It conjures up many images and emotions, and has consistently proved to be a very popular form of entertainment.

What is hypnosis?

Hypnosis has long been associated with the strange and mysterious, but the truth is that it is a natural state of mind during which the imagination rather than the intellect is active. Each of us has experienced a hypnotic state literally thousands of times but may not have noticed it because it seemed so natural.
Daydreaming, reading, watching television, listening to music and physically repetitive actions can produce it quite spontaneously. Whenever we become absorbed in what we are doing, we slip into hypnosis. We call these spontaneous states of mind “informal hypnosis”, as opposed to “formal hypnosis” which is induced purposely by a hypnotist.

Misconceptions about hypnosis

There are five basic misconceptions about hypnosis:

Number 1

Most people expect to pass out and be unconscious when hypnotised. Actually there is never any loss of consciousness, even in the deepest stages of hypnosis. Hypnosis is like a dream, sometimes you remember everything, sometimes you remember only parts, and sometimes you can’t remember anything. A volunteer is more likely to experience amnesia if he/she has been in a deep state of hypnosis.

Number 2

Most people expect to be under the control of the hypnotist. In fact, there is no surrender of willpower. Any suggestion given is strictly censored, both consciously and unconsciously.

Number 3

Another misconception is that only the weak-minded can be hypnotised. The opposite is true, the stronger your concentration and the greater your imagination, the faster you become hypnotised.

Number 4

Some subjects may fear that they will talk and say something they may not want known while in hypnosis. Since one is aware at all times when hypnotised, there is no such tendency.

Number 5

Another fear expressed is that you may get stuck in hypnosis. Nobody has remained in a hypnotic state indefinitely. Your mind automatically wakes you or allows you to fall asleep. The hypnotist works very hard at keeping the subjects in the hypnotic state.

Who can be hypnotised?

Nearly everybody once it is understood that the hypnotist cannot hypnotise an unwilling subject.

The only people who do not respond to hypnosis are:

People who cannot retain information in their conscious minds long enough for it to be absorbed by the unconscious mind. These people lack concentration and attention.

People who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in other words they are “inebriated” or “stoned”.

Very young children who do not have the mental intellect or capacity to understand what is expected of them. They have not sufficiently developed the word sense in their conscious minds to begin the process.

People who do not wish to be hypnotised.

What does it require to enter hypnosis?

Your ability to enter hypnosis depends upon a mixture of characteristics, some of which are inborn. These can be defined as co-operation, concentration and imagination.

Co-operation

To enter hypnosis you should be “motivated” and want to be hypnotised. If you look upon hypnosis as a challenge, or a battle of wills between you and the hypnotist, then the hypnotic state will not occur. Hypnosis cannot be forced upon people, rather it is a state that that you allow yourself to enter.

Concentration

To enter hypnosis you must be “involved” in the process. Hypnosis is not, as many people believe, a passive act. It requires your full involvement and positive participation. The more you apply yourself, direct your attention and concentrate on the process, the faster you will enter hypnosis.

Imagination

The vast majority of people have good imaginative powers and it is correct to say that the more you “utilise” your imagination, the more quickly you will enter hypnosis. In hypnosis the imagination rather than the intellect is at work.

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thehypnoticshow.com


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