We have been super busy of late with the hypnosis show . . . we have three solid weekends with showdates . . . at three different venues . . . notice we’ve added some new dates in the header on the blog . . . this Friday . . . be sure to be…
Daily Archives: September 19, 2006
Waking Dreams Hypnosis . . .
Hypnosis in the News
Freud on the Couch . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
William Cook has written an interesting background exploration of Freud cut to the chaise with details on the wherefores and whereofs and just plain why of Freud’s use of a reclinging position for his patients in an era when such a position was considered highly inappropriate and very much risque to the point of being…
Influence
The Hitchhiker . . .
. . . setup and payoff influence set
by Brian David Phillips •
When picking up a girl on the side of the rode, note the environment so you have an idea of the context of your situation.
Uncategorized
!Hero . . .
. . . contemporary Christian rock opera
by Brian David Phillips •
!Hero has been revived for another concert run. One of the courses I am teaching at the university this semester is Bible and Literature which explores the Bible’s influence on western literature and culture as well as the Bible as a literary work and cultural artifact . . . so, the reviews of !Hero are…
Celebrity Hypnosis
Fergie turns to Hypnotherapy . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
Fergie’s use of hypnosis to kick drugs, smoking, and get a handle on stress is in the news again . . . FERGIE TURNS TO HYPNOTHERAPY . . . THE BLACK EYED PEAS star FERGIE undergoes regular hypnotherapy sessions in a bid to help her find balance in her life. The LONDON BRIDGE singer admits…
Hypnosis in the News
Freud’s Wizard: The Enigma of Ernest Jones
by Brian David Phillips •
Michael Pye reviews Freud’s Wizard: The Enigma of Ernest Jones by Brenda Maddox with special attention to the avoidance Maddox and Jones played to court case against him as to inappropriate behavior, Freudian or not . . . Fanny Harrigan was 12, at a school for “retarded” children, when she left her laundry work for…
Influence
Bathing Suit Walk . . .
. . . fashion pattern interrupt
by Brian David Phillips •
Notice how unusual attire creates a stir in passersby. This is an example of pattern interrupt which is commonly used to shock and dismay before being leveraged for influence. Although, here it’s merely a dare activity. Notice how the crowd of guys with phonecams grows.
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Canadians Fault U.S. for Its Role in Torture Case
by Brian David Phillips •
Let’s see . . . the US refused to cooperate, it at fault, will not comment, and threw out the wrongful imprisonment case . . . the Canadians are considering reparations and giving him a job . . . Canadians Fault U.S. for Its Role in Torture Case . . . he was not is…
