Hypnotist .. is this for real?

Let me start this off by saying I did not believe in hypnotism before tonight. I wanted so badly to go on this stage and see if it was real so I had Erik stand in line while I changed from dinner. Then we sat in the second row (usually they call on people closer to the front so I didn't want to miss being called on). Mark Anthony was the hypnotist. He had those that wanted to go on stage to stand up and put their arms out, interlock our fingers, and stare up at a light. Then he told us that our hands felt like they were glued together. If after a few seconds of this you felt like your hands were glued together, you were good to come on stage. I felt like mine were so I went on stage.

I'll sign autographs later. 🫠

When I was on stage, I remember him having us stare at another light and breathe slowly as he counted down from 10. I was a little nervous that I wouldn't be affected but I wanted it so badly. He kept saying when he got to 4 or 5 that we would be sleepy. By 6 I kept thinking I hope this works. Then he told us to shut our eyes and sure enough I fell asleep. However, it was asleep in the way that I was also awake. I don't know how to explain it. I could hear him and the audience. I knew what was going on but also didn't. That part I don't know how to explain. I was conscious but not in control. It's like I wanted to not do what he said to do but I was doing it anyway.

My dad has video of it all and I guess it'll be on YouTube at some point. Don't worry, you too will be able to witness me in all my hypnotized glory.

I clapped as people used their "fire hoses" to put out a guy's "fire". I yelled, "man the life boats". I rode a "horse" after putting on my "hat", "goggles", and grabbing my "whip". I used my hand as a mirror to get ready. I used my hands to swim like a fish. I clapped as people did some dancing. I thought the person next to me pinched my butt. I thought the person next to me smelled and then that I smelled. I thought the person next to me had a "telephone" on their shoe that I had to answer right away. I "was an 8-year old kid" at one point and I made obscene hand gestures and funny faces at the "teacher" when their back was turned.

I had many little sleeps that were very comfy. To top it off, when someone shook my hand in the theater, I would bark, until we left the theater (at which point it would end). Now, this one was wild. It's like I couldn't stop myself from barking. I knew it was silly and I thought it was the wildest thing. I didn't want to bark. Everyone thought it was soooo funny.

It was a little off putting to know that this works. I am not sure I would do it again. Maybe for something more beneficial.

We went back to my parentals room to grab our laundry and watch the videos of myself. I'm really glad I didn't look like an idiot but it is weird to watch.

Then, because I wanted to see other people do this, we went back for the 930pm show. Oh how glad I am that I was not in that one! They had people shaking their butts. Two guys danced together. Most of it was the same though. One lady who was in my group went back and did it again for the 930pm show.

Commence the laughing. Also, my outfit was quite comfortable but not very flattering. 🙄もっと詳しく