• No one becomes a stage hypnotist sitting in a classroom.
• No one becomes a stage hypnotist reading books.
• No one becomes a stage hypnotist watching videos.
There is only one way to become a stage hypnotist; you must get on a stage and do shows!
How Alan became a stage hypnotist
In high school, I did hypnosis at parties and put on a few small shows for friends. Then, life took me on a different path, and I set it aside for about 15 years.
Fast forward to 1992, when I performed comedy magic in South Africa with a fantastic cast: juggler Fred Anderson and puppeteer Bob Hartman, in a theater show called Laugh America. Each night, after the show ended, I invited the audience to stay for a treat—Bob was developing a brand-new hypnosis show, and it was a thrill to watch him work.
Watching Bob try new things, sometimes nailing it and other times figuring things out on the spot, gave me the spark I needed to jump back into hypnosis myself. I realized that every show didn’t have to be perfect; it was all part of the learning and discovery process.
When I returned to the States, I threw myself into developing my show with fresh energy and confidence. Sure, I had a few quirky shows along the way, but every experience helped me grow, and before long, I was performing with ease and excitement.
At Bootcamp, you’ll have those “aha” moments, some playful surprises, and maybe a curveball or two—but it’s all part of what makes learning hypnosis so much fun. And, hey, you’ll get to watch, laugh, and support your fellow hypnotists as they navigate their own exciting journeys.
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Why is BootCamp only held in the summer?
Summer is when schools are out, and fairs run all day and late into the night, which means we can pack in more shows than we could at fairs that only open on weekday evenings or weekends. Plus, summer fair audiences are often large and enthusiastic, making it easier to deliver successful shows.
That said, sometimes the audience is smaller, and those moments are the most valuable — they make this training real! When you can put on a show for an audience of under 20, you gain the skills and confidence to entertain any crowd.
Earning Potential
You will probably start doing a few free shows (get your feet wet), then charge $100 a show, then your price can jump to $400, then $600-$800. Finally, you will eventually start making $1000-$1500 and more. Making $2500 a show doesn’t happen overnight. Sorry. I won’t B*S* you.
Your Investment
My moral compass:
“Treat everyone as I want them to treat my daughter.”
Our policy is to credit your deposit towards any future boot camp or classes Lisa and I teach.
I call it the “Southwest Airlines Policy.”
Dear Alan & Lisa,
Thank you again, Alan & Lisa, for your support and constructive critiques of my shows. You really honed in on several fundamental errors I was making, which, combined with a review of the shows, will be extremely helpful in correcting these moving forward.
As I mentioned to Alan, I will be forever grateful for having had this opportunity to learn and gain the confidence to get on stage and do it. As helpful as they are in preparing, no amount of classes can substitute for getting on stage and then actually doing it. So, thank you again, and I hope our paths intersect again in the future.
Take Care,
Jim
PS: I, too, was impressed with Frank’s shows – from his words of encouragement – to the young folks in his groups – to his post-hypnotic suggestions of “come back” as they moved toward the stage in slo-mo as chariots of fire plays in the background. Not only a good hypnotist but a genuinely nice individual.