Stage hypnosis is also known as covert mass hypnosis for entertainment; many willing participants are brought on stage and given specific instructions and commands which trigger the minds natural hypnotic response.
As far as I know, there are no full time schools for learning just stage hypnosis. Most stage hypnotist’s probably learned their skills from watching or working with another stage hypnotists along with reading various books. But I suggest that anyone wanting to learn stage hypnosis take classes and training in the basics of hypnosis including history, conscious vs. subconscious mind, trance levels, pre-induction, induction, suggestion, and hypnotic phenomena. Doing so will improve your knowledge and skills in hypnosis in general which will add more depth to your show. But keep in mind that a stage hypnotist is not necessarily skilled in hypnotherapy. (The other way around can also be true.) It behooves the stage hypnotist to stay away from hypnotherapy unless properly trained in the field.
Many people will approach a stage hypnotist after a show believing that he or she can “make” somebody stop smoking, lose weight, get rid of a phobia, etc. The stage hypnotist does not have any special powers to do so. A professional and ethical stage hypnotist not trained in hypnotherapy will refer such requests to a qualified hypnotherapist.
Ormond McGill’s “The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnosis” (ISBN# 1-899836-02-0, available at http://www.tranceworks.com) is the supposed authoritative book on stage hypnosis. It is quite thorough and has a lot of examples for methods on hypnotizing and for suggestion. I suggest you use it as a guide, but the best way is to combine that knowledge with the practical experience you can gain from watching other stage hypnotists or having them teach you the “tricks of the trade”.
Which leads me to my next point: someone to teach you “the trade”. Whether you’re studying hypnotherapy or stage hypnosis, there is nothing more valuable that getting a mentor that is willing to work with you on a one-on-one basis. I highly suggest that you find such a generous person. But be minded that these people are jewels-someone not to take advantage of and not easily found. Mentors are dedicated to their students as long as their students take what they are learning seriously. Missing appointments, having a lax attitude towards the subject or mentor, or abusing what you are learning are usually not tolerated and you will find yourself without a person to lead you in the right direction of a successful stage hypnosis practice or show. Sure, you can take general classes, but a caring mentor will be able to help you fine tune your skills.
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