Can a hypnotist make you forget? | Meeting Criss Angel & DAVID COPPERFIELD MADE ME DISAPPEAR!

[@billmasters385]

Following hypnotic suggestions is a weird combination between compulsion and a sense that it is the most natural thing in the world. I do prefer the sense of time distortion when in a trance because then I don't even remember doing it, because when I am remembering everything, I have this sense of fighting the trance, but when time distortion occurs, it feels as if my mind "blanks out" if that makes any sense.

[@billmasters385]

and to your point, it is not that I am forgetting per se, but the sense of time distortion allows my mind to "jump over" the feeling of being present in trance. It only occurs in a portion of the trances (maybe 25% of the time), but do you think those might be somnambulistic trances?

[@AliciaFairclough]

Yeah that's really cool. When you don't fall asleep but you're going in and out so you're responsive to suggestion but don't clearly remember all of it. That's a good sign :)

[@billmasters385]

Those feel like the best trances, but also seem like the most scary because I will often wake up out of trance with a start and ask myself "what just happened?"

[@martinprobert]

Alicia, I read a fiction book once where an athlete had used hypnosis. When he used a trigger word it gave him a one off boost of energy when he was very tired so that he won the race. Just wondered if this was pure fantasy or whether it was possible such as in running. Thanks

[@unjay1967]

My favourite trick? Alicia Fairclough influenced me to buy a fidget spinner! I had been very against the idea up until I saw how cool she made it look to have one.

[@AliciaFairclough]

Funny that. I was very against the idea until everyone started watching and bringing so much joy to the comments :)

[@oliveguy5667]

I became hypnotized just watching this video. Seriously.

[@collygodbod7012]

Hi, Alicia. I have a nephew who used to love Criss Angel. I think he had DVDs he bought from our local store?? I'm not quite sure about the DVDs, but he just loved Criss Angel. I have been to a magic show in my town long ago and I was happily entertained for two and a half hours. The magician was a local amateur artist that wanted to follow in his magician dad's foot steps. He did and that was my first and only peek into the world of magic. I hope to see David Copperfield one day. I hear he is good. I like your question and answer videos because I love hypnosis and learning about it from such a seasoned hypnotherapist like yourself. Thanks for the video. I'll be watching

[@AliciaFairclough]

+Colly Godbod That's really cool. Criss has put out some super impressive stuff over the years. Thanks for watching and sharing :) Always lovely to hear from you!

[@danmcknight2061]

Excellent video Alicia ! Very interesting you met Criss Angel & David Copperfield ! It must have been amazing to be part of the show. Cheers :)

[@AliciaFairclough]

Very memorable for sure! Good to see you here Dan :)

[@mrshaboom1]

will u make video for playing better golf?

[@Markrosenfeld]

So interesting!!

[@AliciaFairclough]

Cheers Mark :)

[@alexnicklay8626]

Hey Alicia, is unusual that im falling into trance whenever you say the word sleep even before you start the induction and its also happened in your Q a A videos???

[@amberrose5919]

You made a video about forgetting the number seven. I remember the suggestion and I knew that there was a number 7 but it was like I couldn't be bothered to say it or something. It was like when I went from 6 to 8 it wasn't like I was surprised or confused or anything but it was kinda like.... It's hard to explain. It was like I was aware there was a number 7 but (like with the Peter rabbit thing) I couldn't think of another answer except from skipping straight to 8

[@TranceScript]

This is a great explanation, and a fantastic perspective, thank you as always for what you share! And I know I'm leaving a comment because you drew attention to them :)

[@AliciaFairclough]

You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment :)

[@mattedwards_]

I always feel like I'm aware of a suggestion, even though I usually only use relaxation inductions. However, I think for me it just adds a level of comfort because I know what I'm doing and feel it's ok, and if I were ever given a suggestion that I felt I didn't feel comfortable with, then I can kinda stop myself or see a red flag (a bit like you were saying). Btw, I love watching videos from Matt Franco! He's a great magician! Awesome video, I love these cuz it helps give a bit of an understanding of what's actually happening! Thanks Alicia!

[@AliciaFairclough]

You're so welcome and thanks again for the thoughtful comment. You always have something interesting to say and provide food for thought. Super appreciated! :)

[@mattedwards_]

Of course! Can't wait for the next vid!

[@tomdwane691]

Please do past life regression hypnosis

[@blueyoshi101]

you met criss angel and copperfield made you vanish? JEALOUS lol im a huge criss angel fan and just a fan of illusions and magic in general. Criss Angel, David Copperfield, Dynamo, and others as well. They've even inspired me do get into magic myself 2-3 years now ive been doing it and the reactions you get are priceless. Great video as always (i'll try and calm down now lol)

[@AliciaFairclough]

It was amazing! It was on 2 different trips to Vegas 3 years apart :) Ummm, upload some KZbin videos of your magic please!

[@blueyoshi101]

i will upload some of my tricks when i can figure out how to get it working on here because everything is changed from before i used to be able to upload straight from the record button on youtube itself but now its all different. Once i can get around to it though i will have magic on youtube and thats a promise

[@blueyoshi101]

hey alicia its me again. I usually don't comment this often on one video but I wanted to let you know I posted my first of many illusions on my channel today it's a prediction illusion if u wanna check it out :)

[@enlightened.m3981]

Can you hypnotize someone to believe they are someone else or make them believe their the smartest person in the world?

[@AliciaFairclough]

So at 5:00 I may talk about the time my outfit was so ridiculous no one believed I was not actually supposed to be part of Criss Angels show in Las Vegas... Just sayin'.

[@1000timesdeeper]

I have a related question. I have heard that suggestions can work "better" if the subject does not have conscious awareness of them. Is that true? Not sure how true that is and how much better, if at all. I know hypnosis works even if I remember everything. It is sometimes more fun to be surprised by a post hypnotic suggestion, when you have no conscious knowledge. Fun, of course, is not the primary goal of hypnotherapy. And, even if suggestions are better unremembered , hypnotherapy does not have to be perfect to be successful.

[@AliciaFairclough]

Good question. I should answer this in a video soon :)

[@jimbest1412]

Quick question ; what's your opinion of the "female hypnotist revolution alliance "

[@AliciaFairclough]

Never heard of it.

[@jimbest1412]

Alicia Fairclough, good to here that. Scary stuff. I think i will go back to listening to music.

[@AliciaFairclough]

Lol after a very brief Google search, 'scary' is definitely 1 word... :) Enjoy your music!

[@hellofthefun6428]

I can barely watch your non-hypnosis videos anymore because your voice just makes me zone out.

[@StarDArashi]

Can I somehow forget certain events or people??

[@Sutekhwhitby]

I've often felt that I'm more inclined to accept suggestions when I'm comfortable with, or outright like, the hypnotist. In a therapeutic context I'm there because I want the suggestions/instructions, but if my unconscious doesn't engage when I mentally sit back away from the wheel, nothing much happens. *leaves extra oxygen on the way out*

[@AliciaFairclough]

Taking a deep breath :) I'm with you. Most influential factor is comfort level with hypnotherapist.

[@AliciaFairclough]

Who downloaded Hot & Delicious Rocks The Planet? What did you think?

[@AliciaFairclough]

Thanks Kaitlyn! :)

[@grantt.2349]

yes I've seen them shake hands with people as they enter for the show.. I guess they can feel something (An energy of some sort?) and those will be the ones he picks during the show. And yes I'd say those with an open mind would be better candidates. This subject can get quite heavy if you think about it ..

[@vincentj9237]

A couple of times I've been put under and couldn't remember anything when I came out of it. One time I was hypnotized for about twenty minutes but it felt like time passed instantly...weird but cool at the same time.

[@AliciaFairclough]

very cool :)

[@vincentj9237]

Alicia Fairclough no question. They say you don't actually go to sleep but it does feel a bit like a waking dream. When I'm brought out of it I do feel like I'm waking up from a long nap.

[@kevin46942]

What does it mean when your conditioned to Hypnosis.?

[@AliciaFairclough]

+kevin coones I'll answer this in a video :)

[@kevin46942]

I went completely a sleep!!

[@paulbrown4448]

YOU are the most stunning angel ! More videos, please.

[@hglundahl]

Let's give you some O2 then! I'm not saying who is my favourite illusionist, I don't really have one. But as you mentioned David Copperfield, I have a disagreement with the Dimond Brothers. They think, if he walks on water, demons are helping him to stay above, I think he has a magic (as in illusionist magic) trick. I'm not asking you to reveal it, I am just asking: * have you seen how he does that? * and was it, as I presume, a natural "sleight of ..." (even if "of hand" seems inadequate)?

[@davidbuchanan3272]

Lots of very interesting information in this video. Great stories/information about Chris and David. I have been a long time fan of David Copperfield. My wife, daughter and myself really like Chris Angel. We have Mindfreak on DVD and love watching his illusions, tricks stunts and demonstrations. One of my favorite illusions was where Chris put a cell phone into a beer bottle. Magic hypnosis question. How would Chris put a whole restaurant of people to sleep? Also Chris did a street hypnosis demonstration where he handed out a flyer, people read it and then passed out. Is this possible? What sort of rapid induction and suggestions could be used in just reading a flyer? (I have a feeling that I may have asked this before... I'll have to re-watch some of your Q&A's) If this is possible could you do a video with a rapid hypnosis flyer? I would like to experience that if it's possible. :D

[@AliciaFairclough]

Oh why do you put me in this position? I feel like such an asshat if I tell people certain things are fake... 😝 As a hypnotist, Criss Angel makes an incredible illusionist :)

[@davidbuchanan3272]

I'm sorry... didn't mean to put you on the spot. I was just curious. Chris Angel is very entertaining! :D

[@alexnicklay8626]

When watching hypnosis videos the participant seems to drop like a rock when told to sleep. Is the sleep command supposed to generate an automatic uncontrollable response or are you conciously responding to the command????

[@AliciaFairclough]

The command.

[@alexnicklay8626]

Alicia Fairclough i only ask because ive started to go into trance in your question and answer videos when you say the word sleep even though you arnt an induction, it seems to be happening regardless if im relaxing or not

[@froztyt]

We have been asking u to do this hypnosis for so many times

[@chestermckillop725]

Hey Alicia I have a question, Is it possible to get stage hypnosis like effects from a youtube video or a Skype hypnosis session or anything other than in person?

[@AliciaFairclough]

I guess it depends on what you're thinking when you say 'stage hypnosis like effects' but I can say that there is almost no difference between hypnotherapy in person v hypnotherapy via Skype. A lot of stage hypnosis is fake/illusion so... :)

[@kankrivantas8185]

LUCKY I LOVE CRISS ANGEL SO MUCH HES SO AWESOME IM A REALLY BIG FANNNN

[@sbehare1]

You are a wonderful woman indeed!

[@jenayacurry8609]

Is it weird for an emotional suggestible to respond better to direct suggestions over inferred ones? This seems to be the case for me; I'm 67% emotional and 33% physical. Awesome video as always :)

[@AliciaFairclough]

Nope. It's a spectrum and there are no hard and fast rules :)

[@froztyt]

Plz do a forget name hypnosis and a transformation to cat or to a chicken hypnosis

[@stevenwright8125]

Lady Alicia...Do you prefer BEING Hypnotized or Hypnotizing People...AND whats your favorite way of induction?

[@AliciaFairclough]

Oooh good questions! It's definitely pretty 50/50 in terms of enjoying being hypnotised vs hypnotising others (depends on the day!). At the moment I would say I prefer hypnotising others because I'm finding work very fulfilling. My favourite induction to use is the one that works. My favourite induction to have done on me... I like Elman, Awareness, Magnetic Hands... Love it if I have someone in person and they do a shoulder rub and and arm drop as a deepener. Also love being surprised if I have a new hypnotherapist do something I haven't experienced before but I don't get to be in that position often :)

[@johntermain3503]

Where is that dress that hypnotizes me? I live in Las Vegas by the way. Seriously.

[@kevin46942]

Hi Alicia I once went sombilistic during hypnosis session.

[@AliciaFairclough]

+kevin coones What was it like for you?

[@l2awrites104]

Thanks for this very much "reality checking in" video. Indeed, hypnosis is not magic, and no, there's no way someone can force anyone to do something just by hypnosis (not saying that repeated hypnosis used among other techniques cannot have such an effect on the very long term, but that'd be off tracks). Thanks for the vidz, always a wave of freshness (so sending this oxygen as a counter gift :-) )

[@AliciaFairclough]

The gift of oxygen is very much appreciated :) Cheers!

[@SeanMcClanahan]

Great explanation.

[@AliciaFairclough]

Thank you!

[@grantt.2349]

Hi Alicia. I'm always amazed at how these magicians do their tricks. especially dynamo. He would be the best I have seen. can't be hypnosis so how does he do all his unbelievable magic tricks. surely the crowd must be in on it?

[@AliciaFairclough]

I've worked with a few and I've been to plenty of good shows and I can confirm it's all very clever and the crowd isn't in on it :)

[@geekster129]

It will be cool to have a magic show themed hypnosis session

[@AliciaFairclough]

I'm sure there are a few out there :)

[@TanmayRevankar]

Is hypnosis rate higher if you are smarter?

[@AliciaFairclough]

I've never seen any evidence pointing to this :)

[@annaelise7357]

Can you do one video that's like you put us into a trance are then you start a conversation with us and then say sleep?

[@grantt.2349]

I believe a lot of people can't be hypnotized and have heard the hypnotist tests people before the show so he knows who to use as his subjects. Is this true??

[@nbavideos8699]

Grant T. I feel like people can be if they are open and willing to be.

[@AliciaFairclough]

Not true. Magnet hands is a super common audience test but it's done at the start of the show to get a sense of who will be good on stage.

[@jonathanmyers659]

Your voice is hypnotic

[@AliciaFairclough]

Thank you :p

[@cezarap9065]

what apppends to me is i m aware all the time, but no matter this still follow the intructions. i m realy aware? i guess not totally.

[@AliciaFairclough]

'Aware' and 'hypnotised' are 2 different things. Sounds like you're doing great :)

[@cezarap9065]

Thank you Alice, i realy like your videos. =)

[@kassiemiller9193]

Plz do a video where we feel like we are a dog

[@maddy7e334]

I love your voice

[@MrMolecularscientist]

Hilarious (about the insult)! I like David Blane (spelling?). He's charismatic, and he does actual stunts as well as magic.

[@AliciaFairclough]

Yeah he's good!

[@deatherx]

I just want to obey your voice

[@jtienda25]

You're awesome!

[@AliciaFairclough]

Awww thanks :)

[@stranraer9]

looking at you i could forget my own name !!

[@fleurcasilda4374]

Derren Brown is my favorite illusionist!

[@AliciaFairclough]

I'll check him out :)

[@maellagerthsen5385]

Alicia Fairclough He has a very interesting experiment with brainwashing, but some people call him a fake and say it's actually acted and staged, I'd love to hear your opinion on him if you do check out some of his work!

[@woolyvaro7814]

I like interacting with you in your comment section, but I really don't have anything important to say at the moment...soooo, I'll just leave this comment, a like and wait for the next video. Maybe I can think of a good question for you until then.

[@AliciaFairclough]

+Wolle van Ro Oooh that's lovely and definitely appreciated :) Thanks for watching!

[@Amir-dm6tf]

why nothing of this work on me

[@TheWarlockRR]

Why you are so beautiful this is a trick for the hypnosis works better ?

[@AliciaFairclough]

+ExPLiCiT You're very nice!

[@jayhd46]

I think my favorite magician to date is David Blaine doing his street levitation routine. Have a great day!

[@AliciaFairclough]

+Jay Davidow David Blaine has some awesome stuff. You have a great one too!

[@abdulrahmanals821]

You are mesmerizing. You know that right??

[@AliciaFairclough]

Very kind of you to say... :)

[@AliciaFairclough]

Has David Copperfield made you disappear?

[@RickTalbot]

Alicia Fairclough David Copperfield tv specials were one of the highlights of my childhood - making the statue of Liberty disappear or walking through the great Wall of China. It's amazing how much work goes into it, especially because they need to plan for cameras as well as live audience. So awesome that you got to participate!

[@AliciaFairclough]

Same here! I remember watching that stuff and just being in awe :) It still blows my mind. As you said, the incredible planning and preparation that goes into it all to make it happen is unbelievable!

[@hugh2hoob668]

Haha we get it Alicia you're a total fox jeeze 😒😏 lol but yeah I can imagine a magician sees you and is like "well hello nurse I know whom im picking to come up on stage" lol

[@akhileshmoorthy]

if that two teeth grow a little bit more you definitely fit for a vampire, just joking :)

[@AliciaFairclough]

True though :)

[@danielnachit1107]

If you ever come to the United Kingdom I will be the first to see you.

[@slippys.3599]

wow i was fast

[@AliciaFairclough]

Super fast!

[@kentdaigle9734]

😴😇

[@saiedhassan4280]

Give me kiss

[@misterbaghead]

Make more videos

[@AliciaFairclough]

Gees when you ask so nicely how could I refuse.

[@misterbaghead]

Sorry about that. I really enjoyed one of your hypnosis videos and was able to relax into it more naturally than any I've listened to from other people. I also enjoyed noticing results immediately, so I intend to continue to listen to it until the suggestions are stuck. What I meant to say was, "Make More Videos! Please."