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America's Got Talent with Howie Mandel - hypnosis working then not, why?

by tobyjensen
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Hypnosis is so fascinating and so much fun. I have seen some of the most incredible things done by people but as soon as they come out of it all the change, most often, just melts away.

For example, I was just watching the new season of America's Got Talent. A hypnotist came out and hypnotized Howie Mandel. I got my hopes up when they had a disclaimer and cut away so we, the audience, did not see what he did to hypnotize Howie. Was it good TV or really necessary?

I would say probably both. Very smart.

The meat of it though? The hypnotist delivered. And quite well. For those who don't know Howie Mandel suffers from OCD (something I could certainly get him through given the chance but that's another conversation for later). With this OCD I believe he's also a germaphobe? (Yep, could get him through that too.) Anyway, under hypnosis Howie shakes the guy's hand. Amazing! Absolutely incredible. Plus the hypnotist even demonstrated before that Howie doesn't like shaking hands. Asked him about. All the other judges saying, "Yep, he never does it." Pretty well known. Only does fist bumps.

But the hypnosis didn't deal with the issue of OCD or germaphobe directly. It was only a misdirection. The power of suggestion that distracted people. People love distraction. It is so much fun. I love it too. And even just talking about it I want to go off on some camping trip rant right now. Stop. Stop it Toby.

Ok, I'm back. Howie was shaking this guy's hand. Amazing. He comes out of it and does not even remember he was shaking hands. Not a good sign for long lasting results.


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Then MelB asks the most profound question. Simply shocking. She was moved. Plus she also believes in psychics and stuff like that too. She desperately asked the hypnotist to make it permanent. If he can do it under hypnosis please make it last when he comes out.

The hypnotist could not do it. He did not even try. What he did was put Howie back under and had him shake hands with the other judges. It was such good showmanship. Really well done. An attempt at appeasement but again when Howie came back out he didn't remember. And he still would shake hands with the other judges.

Oh, how I wish I could see the look on Howie's face when he watches the playback. But I truly do feel bad for him though. He is also going to be so hurt too. Why couldn't he shake hands now when he so easily did it under hypnosis?

Too bad he didn't come to see me. I could have gotten him through it. And not through hypnosis either.

Oh, what I would give to have some time with Howie Mandel.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Shook
    Stage hypnosis rarely addresses the underlying issue. It mostly allows suggestible people to relax their defenses enough to act in a way different from what they usually do.

    A course of hypnotherapy sessions can be very successful at addressing underlying issues. I know this from personal experience; but pretty much like anything else, to effect a more permanent change a person needs to want to change more than they want to stay the same.
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  • Profile picture of the author magicjon
    My friend/colleague Chris Jones did a grand job showing the world the true power of hypnosis (even Mr Mandel's therapist stated it was a positive experience proving Howie could overcome his fear if he chose). I even interviewed him here: https://youtu.be/KWkvtmC24Js

    As stated by Mr Shook (and yourself) stage hypnosis, especially for reality serious such as AGT, is generally used for theatrical purposes showing what people are willing to do with their defenses down.

    That said, I've noticed (since being trained by the UK HeadHackers in Vegas when I was 19) is that some people who experience hypnosis simply don't remember the experience. These people are often called "Somnambulists" as they are very easy to hypnotize (put to "sleep") and often report feeling they "blacked out" or "went to sleep" because they were so incredibly relaxed while under they feel like acting upon the hypnotist's command (hypnotic phenomena) was more of a "dream-like" experience.

    Thus, while Chris Jones did a phenomenal job as a showmanship, it's true, he did not directly make the effort to help him. Though, considering Howie admitted to still going to therapy but not wanting hypnotherapy to overcome his issues (and Chris not directly requesting permission from him to overcome said issue on the spot), Chris was actually respectful by not forcing Howie to undergo something he wasn't currently comfortable with.

    Hope this helped shed light on the situation!
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