When do you book shows?
Typically shows are booked at the minimum of 3 months prior to the show, but normally shows can book up to a year in advance especially for After Prom, After Grad, and College Show Seasons (Orientation, Homecoming, and Winterfest).  Be aware that last minute shows (less than 3-months notice) can be booked around performance and travel schedules in a geographical area. 

How do you book a show?
While Stage Hypnotist Monica does do some contractual work herself, due to a busy travel schedule, she typically recommends that you contact her booking agent at Wand Enterprises (815-747-6954) and request her performance at the time of booking.

Who can be hypnotized?
Just about anyone can be hypnotized, the key factor is does the person want to be hypnotized.  People walk around in hypnotic states thousands of times a day without realizing it such as when they get behind the wheel of their car, sit in a classroom, walk on the treadmill, or go to work.  On stage the hypnosis is simply being used in an entertainment setting and the volunteers that remain on stage are the ones who are simply the most responsive.  Anyone sent back to the audience either had something happen to break their concentration and at another time would make a wonderful volunteer.

How are Volunteers Selected?
The simple answer is that the first group of volunteers to come to the stage is completely random.  Sometimes groups will pre-select 6-10 "celebrity" volunteers.  During the induction, Monica will watch for breathing patterns and muscle movements to determine the final group of volunteers on stage.

Will Stage Hypnotist Monica perform for Fundraiser programs?
With economic times becoming more difficult, people are staying in their home area to find their entertainment sources.  Non-profit and other fundraising groups have an opportunity to capitalize on this local market using Stage Hypnotist Monica's performances.  Stage Hypnotist Monica is willing to come in and perform for community fundraisers or entertainment stages with a variety of options to fit most budgets.  While going to Las Vegas may be out, going to the local high school auditorium, hotel, reception hall, or local ampitheater to see a performer is within most people's budgets and a great way for your group to strengthen the bank account.  Many schools frequently use AODA funding for an educational program during the daytime for student achievement then an organization within the school (such as FFA, DECA, Sports teams, etc.) will have a community fundraiser in the evening.

What can hypnosis be used for?
Hypnosis over the centuries has been utilized for many things.  The Mayo Brothers actually used hypnosis for anesthetic to become the leading hospital at the time for patient survival from surgery at the time.  Today hypnosis is utilized for things such as stopping smoking, weight loss, test taking, but also many top performing athletes utilize hypnosis to obtain better focus and concentration.  

I Would Like to Work With Monica on Self-Improvement Who do I Call?
Stage Hypnotist Monica is not currently seeing clients for self-improvement sessions.  Monica will however do large-group workshops for athletic performance enhancement and student motivation related issues.  If you are interested in working with a skilled hypnotherapist in your area, contact the National Guild of Hypnotists (www.ngh.net) or the National Federation of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology (www.nfnlp.com) who will be further able to assist you with a qualified referral.  If you are interested in CD's or MP3 downloads for self-improvment, check out http://www.hypnotism.com/shopping.cfm for more information on those produced by Dr. Jim Wand.