Instant hypnosis Instant trance inductions are often used by evangelists during revivals rather than by stage hypnotist.

The evangelist and his crew stir up and excite the audience and, at the same time, build up expectations through the use of music, lights, and repetition. Select people are then invited onto the stage. Most will already be in a semi-trance or in a state of excitation due to the emotional intensity and the level of exposure to neural stimulation. When a person goes on-stage to meet the evangelist, the evangelist will often take their right hand in his left hand and distract them by passing his right hand, raised above their eyes, in front of their face so as to force their eyes to gaze upwards. As the person's eyes follow the evangelists hand, the evangelist will suddenly pull hard on the person's right hand (arm) making them go suddenly off balance. This causes confusion in the person and thereby makes them go within for moment as they try to sort what has happened. As they do this, the evangelist makes an appropriate quick comment and the person collapses into the arms of attendants who are behind the person. Instant inductions can be used by anyone, anywhere. It is VERY important to ensure that the person has given full consent to being hypnotized. Otherwise, the effort might result in the person becoming angry. Setup - Arrange things such that the person stands directly in front of you. Take the persons right hand in your right hand (It doesn't matter if the client is right or left handed or if you use your left hand). Now, get the consent (willingness) of a person to work with you by asking would you be willing to help me show you (the group) a process for achieving a deep and pleasant relaxation?? It is essential to get approval. Once the person has approved and is in a relaxed state, do the following: Induction - Take one of the persons arms by the wrist or hand with your right hand and ask the person to look directly into your eyes. Move their hand around a little, as if you are testing to know how lose and relaxed it is. This is just a distracting and creates confusion. At the same time, look at the persons eyes deeply while putting your left hand on the back of the persons neck for at least 6 seconds. Suddenly give the command SLEEP and move their head forwards towards you AND quickly slip your hand away from their hand letting it drop AND IMMEDATELY continue with a deepener.