Hypnosis is defined as an induced altered state of consciousness, characterized by heightened suggestibility and receptivity. Hypnosis is commonly used during magical routines. To be able to put a spectator in a trance-like state is advantageous to magicians, mentalist and other performers. Whether you want to do a full-fledged Stage Hypnosis Act or just add some hypnosis-based material to your existing routines, Penguin Magic has a great selection of products that will help you take your performances to the next level. Check out our Hypnosis Guide below.

• The Ronning Guide to Modern Stage Hypnosis by Geoffrey Ronning. (Hard Bound). This book can get you started in Stage Hypnosis. It is jam packed with information from how to do hypnotic inductions, to how to set up your show and even how to book yourself after learning the material. This book is over 300 pages and reads like a textbook that you will refer to again and again.


• Ultimately Under by Kenton Knepper. (Tape Bound) Kenton uses rapport and confidence to pull off these feats that look like pure Hypnosis. This book will teach you various methods to make someone look like they are in a trance like state or under your suggestion. These methods are close to what real magic looks like. However, it takes showmanship, confidence and crowd control to do them. It is not recommended for the beginner.


• Twists & Trances by Kenton Knepper. (Tape Bound) Much like Ultimately Under this is a book with devious plots and feats to appear to have the spectators under your complete control. These are the methods used by Derren Brown, Keith Barry and some of the best Mentalist performing today. It is not recommended for the beginner.


• Act of Imagination by Enrique Enriquez and Kenton Knepper. (Tape Bound). This book is a full act performed by Enrique Enriquez. Read the book and learn the material and you will be able to perform a unique act from start to finish. This material is very strong and easy to learn but will take a considerable amount of practice to master. This act is not for everyone but if you love mental magic and have some experience with audience management it may be for you.

• Zap (World's Fastest Induction) by Hon Wong & Gordon Fang Won (produced by Noblezada). 2 hours plus run time. This is the most popular hypnosis product at penguinmagic.com. You can walk up to someone and with in seconds have them hypnotized. This is a skill and not a trick. Expect to spend some time learning the material. It is not hard but like anything advanced it requires practice. You get a DVD with performances standing and seated. You also get a Guidebook, which describes the mindset and skill needed to perform. There is a WARNING that you should consider before purchase.


• Manchurian Approach by Anthony Jacquin. 4 plus hours long. 4 DVD Set. Aimed at amateur and professional magicians and mentalists, this unique DVD is aimed solely at performance hypnosis. As well as interview-style explanations and training these DVDs include footage of taking these skills to the street and public bars. You learn how to perform mental feats, peeks, forces and other magic all using your hypnosis skill. Everyone one can learn something from this DVD.


• Complete Stage Hypnosis Training Course by Richard Nongard Approx 16 hours long. 8 DVD Set. This DVD Set is an at home course much like a college course on Stage Hypnosis. This act is not a magic act but it has many of the same elements of wonder and showmanship. This DVD Course will give you a great foundation to learn how to do a Stage Hypnosis Act. It will teach you how to do an induction. It will teach how to do routines and how to perform them. This is a great beginner course for someone to learn Stage Hypnosis.


• Stage Hypnosis Exposed By Michael Johns. Approx 1hour 35 minutes long. This DVD will give you insight to how a unique Las Vegas Stage Hypnotist does his act. It is helpful to give you a deeper more advanced understanding of how to use your hypnotic skill set. It is recommended to have some previous knowledge of Stage Hypnosis to get the most out of this DVD.


• Stage Hypnosis Pre-talk and Induction by Richard Nongard. Approx 1hour 20 minutes long. This DVD is advanced course in Pre- talk and Induction to perform a Stage Hypnosis act. Some previous knowledge of Stage Hypnosis is recommended before purchasing this DVD.


• Skits & Bits: Creating Astonishing Routines by Richard Nongard Approx 3 hours long. 2 DVD Set. This DVD Set will teach you how to do the funniest and astonishing routines as a Stage Hypnotist. This DVD will teach you how to plan out your show for maximum entertainment. Previous knowledge of how to do a hypnotic induction and a basic understanding of Stage Hypnosis is recommended to get the most out of this DVD.


• Speed Trance: Instant Hypnotic Induction by John Cerbone. Approx 3 hours 10 minutes long. 2 DVD Set. This DVD Set will teach you methods of performing Instant Hypnotic Induction. These inductions can be performed at almost any setting; Street, bar, stage, clinical. You can add these inductions to an existing act making it even more exciting and astonishing. Every performer can learn something form this DVD set.


• Mastering Hypnotic Power by Richard Nongard Approx 3 Hours 2 DVD set.


• Induction and How to Hypnotize Anyone by Terry Stokes. Approx 60 Minutes.


• Stage Show Induction by Michael Johns. Approx 55 minutes long. DVD

• Hypno Aces by David Penn (DVD & Cards). Card Trick. In this trick you will change optical hypnosis cards into 4 aces in front of the spectator. Comes complete with instructional DVD and gimmicked cards on Bicycle stock. Beginner skill level required.


• HypnoTrick by Ben Williams. Card Trick. With this trick you can look like you have mastered Hypnotic skill without having to learn detailed in and outs of how it is done. With this trick a spectator can select a card from a deck and show it to everyone in his group before signing it. The performer then shows the second group the selection and they see a totally different card, despite being only one card and it being signed. Easy to learn. Great for beginner to advanced magicians.


• Hypnotic Choice by Royal Magic. Card Trick. The spectator has a completely free selection of any one of three "hypnotic" symbol cards. There is no force of cards. Yet despite a completely fair selection process, the magician never fails to determine which one of the cards the spectator has selected. In fact, the magician claims he has "hypnotized" the spectator into selecting a specific card. To prove his claims, the magician shows that he knew in advance which card he would force the spectator to choose through apparent "hypnosis." Great for beginner to advanced magician.


• Hallucinations by Blacks Magic. Card Trick. Magician seemingly causes 5 different cards, to be seen by spectators, which are not actually in the deck at all using his "special hypnotic powers". Moderate card skill and audience management required.


• Hypno Cup by David Ethan. Prop Based Hypnotic Illusion. Under the pretext of a demonstration of hypnosis, this ingenious gimmicked paper cup allows you to influence the taste of your spectators without any rudiment knowledge of hypnosis. Assembly of cup required. Easy to build. Beginner skill level required.