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article will make the process of securing a safe, suitable stage
hypnotist for your event easier. It was written by request from
graduation party organizers. Consider printing this article out
for inclusion in your graduation party file.
Regardless
of whether you plan the party yourself or secure an event planning
company to plan the party, you should ask the following five important
questions.
The
reputable Stage Hypnotist and Event Planning Companies will appreciate
your questions, and you will be more relaxed knowing your securing
the services of a professional. You will also be insuring your
graduation party hypnotic show will be a success and your students
will have a fun night they will remember for years.
The
Five Questions You Should Ask:
1)
Is the Hypnotic Show performed solo or with assistance?
A solo hypnotist
is not as safe as a hypnotist with an assistant. Performing without
an assistant is not as entertaining or safe because the hypnotist
is splitting his attention in three different directions:
• the
audience
• the on-stage participants
• the music
A hypnotist
with an assistant will have the assistant run the music and help
with the participants on stage. Consider carefully if you will
be comfortable with the risk of a hypnotist that is a solo act.
2) Can
you verify the hypnotist is insured?
The professional
hypnotist will be insured with a liability policy. Request a copy
to confirm the policy is not expired. The amatuer will not typically
make the investment to protect themselves, you or the students.
We have never
had any accidents that have required medical attention, but if
we ever do you can rest assured that we have the insurance coverage
for you and your students protection. To perform without "stage
insurance" is dangerous, iresponsible
and is the equivalent to sitting on a ticking time bomb.
3) If Your
Graduation Party is in Washington State is the Hypnotist Registered
with the Department of Health?
In order to
practice hypnosis professionally in the state of Washington, the
hypnotist should be registered by the Department of Health. They
should have the certificate to verify registration. This rule
differs by state, and this rule applies only to Washington State.
4) Has
your hypnotist been professionally trained?
A stage hypnotist
should have received professional training and be a member of
stage hypnosis organizations such as National Guild of Hypnotists.
A professional is committed to continued education and can be
trusted to present a safe, flawless show without any problems.
5) Does
the hypnotist have a demo video and track record?
View the demo
video, read the letters of recommendations and know what you are
purchasing. Obviously, if they have little or no track record,
you can be assured that you are receiving a show that is not tested
and who's quality and entertainment value will be low or worse,
a miserable failure. I know two people who brought in a hypnotist
that could not even hypnotize the kids!
A bad hypnotic
show will leave your kids bored, unsatisfied and eventually walking
out of the show and can bring your whole grad party down! Not
the event memories are made of...
Answers determine
the level of professionalism
Answering
these five questions will help you plan an event that is safe
and fun. You will be more relaxed the night of the program and
the months leading up to the program knowing your hiring a professional
stage hypnotist your grads will enjoy!
If you find
the Stage Hypnotist is deficient in any of these areas, it is
a sure sign they may not be a full-time professional and there
may be cause for concern.
Working
with an Event Planning Company?
If your working
with a graduation party planning company and they are providing
a hypnotist that does not live up to the above five questions
ask yourself:
• Are
they trying to provide the least expensive (amateur, no credentials,
no insurance policy, etc.) because of some benefit to the event
planning company? Do they make more money hiring a "cheap"
hypnotist for your grad party?
• Are
you receiving a stage hypnotist that will not live up to your
entertainment expectations?
• Are
you satisfied with a stage hypnotist that is not going to be as
reliable or experienced as you would like?
If not, request
another hypnotist. There are many stage hypnotists that are professionals
and you don't want to be settling for anything less at your grad
party.
Booking
Your Stage Hypnotist Direct
If your booking
the hypnotist direct and he fails to answer the five requirements
ask yourself, is this hypnotist a "semi pro" hypnotist?
In other words, an amateur hypnotist with a full-time career in
another area, that comes out only during grad season to make extra
money? Do you want to settle for a part time performer with little
experience and no professional status, insurance, state registration,
etc. that will provide a bad show for your students?
A
Good Match for Your Graduation Party
By following
these steps you can secure a hypnotist you can be satisfied with.
You will know their skill level and if you are receiving fair
value for the fee charged.
In addition,
if the hypnotist is lacking in any area, such as insurance, education
or working without an assistant, you will know what potential
problems may occur during your program.
Good luck
on the planning process! I'm sure it will be a wonderful party,
and if the hypnotist is a professional and has answered the above
five important questions, you will have a great, safe, memorable
show and few worries!
© 2000
by Geoffrey Ronning. All rights reserved.
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