Common Myths

"A means of making you do things against your will"

Wrong - no-one can be made to do anything that they would not do freely when not under hypnosis.

"It is magic"

Wrong - hypnotists do not have magical powers.  They have mastered the skill of the effective use of hypnotism.

"It makes you go to sleep"

Wrong - although your eyes might be shut, you will be extremely alert.