The How-To Book Of Hypnotism

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Summary: Well written but of dubious scientific validity
Review: This is an enjoyable book, mainly about stage hypnotism. It is short on science and maintains the old idea that animal magnetism is at the basis of hypnosis. This theory was scienfically discreditated at the time of Anton Mesmer and Ben Franklin. The practical points are well done, but the theory is consists of New Age claptrap and pseudoscience. If you want to learn to be a stage hypnotist and don't care about understanding the science behind hypnosis, this is a good book to buy (though it is rather expensive for such a brief volume). The practical "how-to" advice is sound. If you are more skeptical and value the findings of modern science, you will be disappointed since this book promulgates unscientific misinformation and long-discredited theories about hypnotic influence.

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Summary: Good people, good book!
Review: Truth in advertising - I know Tom Silver personally. He's completely dedicated to the art and science of hypnotism and how it can help people, and he's never shy about putting it out there and sharing his wealth of knowledge with others. He's really helped me to formulate my own burgeoning career as a hypnotherapist and it's just a joy to be around him. That's undoubtedly why Ormond McGill, who is indeed a legend, has partnered up with him, and that's why I'm so pleased I have their book. There is a huge wealth of information out there about hypnosis subjects. Sometimes when you buy "how-to" manuals you wonder if the author is actually DOING the stuff himself. Well, in this case, the author clearly is. Tom has a busy schedule doing shows all over the country, is not infrequently on television, and I've also bumped into him more than once at the hypnotherapy clinic where we both practise. So when I browse through his book, I know that I'm getting the direct result of his up-to-date experience and expertise. I am pleased to recommend this book to anyone. It will steer you right.

Rating:
Summary: Good people, good book!
Review: Truth in advertising - I know Tom Silver personally. He's completely dedicated to the art and science of hypnotism and how it can help people, and he's never shy about putting it out there and sharing his wealth of knowledge with others. He's really helped me to formulate my own burgeoning career as a hypnotherapist and it's just a joy to be around him. That's undoubtedly why Ormond McGill, who is indeed a legend, has partnered up with him, and that's why I'm so pleased I have their book. There is a huge wealth of information out there about hypnosis subjects. Sometimes when you buy "how-to" manuals you wonder if the author is actually DOING the stuff himself. Well, in this case, the author clearly is. Tom has a busy schedule doing shows all over the country, is not infrequently on television, and I've also bumped into him more than once at the hypnotherapy clinic where we both practise. So when I browse through his book, I know that I'm getting the direct result of his up-to-date experience and expertise. I am pleased to recommend this book to anyone. It will steer you right.