Quick Induction Technique

I recommend not trying any techniques written about in this blog without formal hypnosis training.

Dave Elman's Handshake Induction

One thing I have learned along the way with hypnosis is how fast you can put someone in trance. Here is a very quick and easy way to get people into trance:

Walk up to someone and ask them if they want to be hypnotized.

Say, "Something interesting is about to happen."

Move their hand up and down once like you are shaking their hand. While you are doing this tell them, "The first time I shake your hand, your eyes will get very tired."

Move their hand up and down one more time, "The second time I shake your hand, your eyes are going to get so tired and heavy that they will close."

Shake their hand one last time, "The last time I shake your hand, your eyes will lock shut and you won't be able to open them no matter how hard you try. Infact the harder you try, the harder they will lock. Allow it to happen. Want it to happen. Will it to happen."

Say, "Are you ready?"

Shake their hand three times while counting each shake.

After a moment, tell them to forget all about their eyes and send that feeling of relaxation down their entire body.

It is that easy. This technique can be done in about 30 seconds.