Monthly Archives: December 2007

Hypnosis Videos

Have a Happy HYPNOTIC New Year!

by Brian David Phillips • December 31, 2007

How It All Ends

by Brian David Phillips • December 30, 2007

Watch more of Greg’s videos on youtube – http://www.youtube.com/wonderingmind42 – and notice how he uses influence masterfully. All the best,Brian

When Magic Tricks Go Wrong . . .
. . . don’t play with spikes, knives, nails, or paper cups

by Brian David Phillips • December 30, 2007

Okay, there really is no good reason for these tricks to go wrong. This is a classic variation of a Russian Roulette routine with spikes, sometimes called The Devil’s Spike, that has been performed for decades – and longer. When done correctly, this routine should be completely safe . . . when done correctly .…

Inspiring Creativity in the Classroom

by Brian David Phillips • December 29, 2007

On 26 December 2007, I presented a workshop on "Inspiring Creativity in the Classroom" to senior students in an elite English program at Taipei First Girls High School, the top girls high school in Taiwan. The program is an adaptation of one I have presented elsewhere in a number of continuing education and academic conference…

Christmas Night Message . . .

by Brian David Phillips • December 27, 2007

Merry Christmas . . .
. . . I’m In UR Manger Killing UR Savior

by Brian David Phillips • December 26, 2007

Thanks to Aaron for the snarfable post.

Happy Holidays . . .

by Brian David Phillips • December 26, 2007

I Have A Cold . . .

by Brian David Phillips • December 25, 2007

Dating a “crazy cat lady”

by Brian David Phillips • December 24, 2007

Worthwhile advice from a guy who only dated a crazy cat lady . . . Dating a “crazy cat lady” . . . personally, I didn’t just date one, I married one and spawned another.

The Mr. T Covert Hypnotic Induction

by Brian David Phillips • December 24, 2007

Hypnotic Control . . . or noncontrol?
. . . myths and nonmyths

by Brian David Phillips • December 22, 2007

The folks from Mythbusters attempt to test the myth of evil hypnotists using post-hypnotic suggestions to force someone to do something against their will. Yes, that’s Seth-Deborah Roth (web, blog) doing the honors of hypnosis. All the best,Brian Sign Up NOW!HYPNOTICONhttp://www.hypnoticon.orgWALKABOUT TRANCE BEACH RESORT GETAWAYhttp://www.walkabouttrance.comHypnosis Shows, Sessions, Training . . . and MORE!See http://www.BrianDavidPhillips.com for…

Hungry?

by Brian David Phillips • December 22, 2007

Lunch anyone? Giant rat discovered in Indonesia jungle.

Drug Addiction and the Open Society

by Brian David Phillips • December 21, 2007

Mark Cunningham posted a link to this piece . . . Drug Addiction and the Open Society . . . to his Marknosis email list and asks what the implications might be for hypnotists, particularly those dealing with the addiction project. Obviously, there’s a controversy here but it’s not quite so out of touch as…

The Galactically Hot Women of Star Trek

by Brian David Phillips • December 21, 2007

Go back in time and journey into the vastness of space, somewhere in the future of the late 1960s and gaze upon the beauty of Kirk’s various conquests, of the feminine side that is . . . being an intersteller starship captain’s hard work, but someone’s got to do it . . . The Galactically…

NOYB . . .
. . . what’s your religion?

by Brian David Phillips • December 21, 2007

At the end of one of my lectures at the university, a student came up to me to ask if I wouldn’t mind taking a survey on the campus radio station. I told her to go ahead and fire away and ask her questions. Well, at the end of the survey, she said she had…

David Byrne’s Survival Strategies for Emerging Artists . . . and Megastars

by Brian David Phillips • December 20, 2007

An interesting piece of David Byrne’s take on the future of music . . . David Byrne’s Survival Strategies for Emerging Artists — and Megastars . . . some of it is right on the money, dead on. Some of it may be less so but certainly closer than what the record companies have been…

Well, Special Interests Get Their Way . . . no shocker there

by Brian David Phillips • December 20, 2007

Yep . . . “defied law, science and common sense” . . . but the autobuddies to the administration do indeed get their cake and eat it too . . . E.P.A. Says 17 States Can’t Set Emission Rules for Cars. Kudos to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for vowing to fight this ruling and sue the…

A Public Service Announcement . . .
. . . for a few folks I know . . .
. . . who really need to hear this

by Brian David Phillips • December 19, 2007

Rules of the Game Video Challenge

by Brian David Phillips • December 19, 2007

Well, it looks like the hypnotic video challenge isn’t the only video challenge around now. Neil Strauss has set up a challenge for folks who have read or not read his book and more. Since Hypnotica once told Neil that a good PUA should be able to pick up girls even if he has a…

Happy Birthday, Arthur . . .
at 90, sci-fi guru Clarke yearns for . . .

by Brian David Phillips • December 16, 2007

Happy Birthday to Arthur C. Clarke who turns 90 this Sunday . . . at 90, sci-fi guru Clarke yearns for E.T., peace. When asked about his wishes, Clarke says he has three wishes he hopes to see become true within his lifetime . . . “If I may be allowed just three wishes ……

Abstinence Programs Face Rejection

by Brian David Phillips • December 16, 2007

More states have seen the light . . . Abstinence Programs Face Rejection. Despite the federal theocracy, er, federal government earmarking much more money to fund programs for states that teach abstinence only, more states have refused the money . . . not because they don’t want money for worthwhile and effective sex education programs…

Sex . . . it does a body good
. . . health reasons to indulge in sensual pleasure

by Brian David Phillips • December 14, 2007

From Newsweek, a number of studies have shown that regular sex has various health benefits . . . I can think of many non-health benefits as well as a few more health benefits not listed in their Health Benefits of Weekly Sex article . . . regular sex (at least once a week, but the…

Wow! What a blast. We had a wonderful time for the weekend shows!

by Brian David Phillips • December 11, 2007

The shows last weekend were wonderful! We had great volunteers and wonderful audiences. The English-only risque show was actually mostly Chinese! That was a surprise as the show demographic took such a sharp turn. The Chinese-English show was also great. About half the audience got up to volunteer and since we could only keep five…

The Joys of Hypocrisy . . .
. . . Criss Angel and Jim Callahan
. . . ideological bigotry?

by Brian David Phillips • December 8, 2007

After reading a scathing review of the television program Phenomenon by Craig Browning at Visions (here), I followed the link to a controversial youtube regarding the attack made by Criss Angel on performer Jim Callahan after a Seance presentation in which Angel broke with the format of the show and attempted to put Callahan on…

See you tonight . . . HYPNO HOT!

by Brian David Phillips • December 7, 2007

See you tonight . . . HYPNO HOT . . . my Over the Edge risque hypnosis show . . . tonight’s show is in English only at the Live COMEDY CLUB Taipei . . . here’s a taste for what can happen from one of my previous shows . . . Go to http://www.comedy.com.tw/node/127…