When do you book shows?
Typically the earlier the better after you've confirmed your event date and budget.  Shows are typically booked, though not required, approximately three months prior to the show, but some show dates can book up to a year in advance especially for After Prom, After Grad, and College Show Seasons (Orientation, Homecoming, and Winterfest). 

What is a typical budget?
The simple answer is that this largely depends on the type and number of shows being performed.  There are numerous options available to fit most budgets.  We also offer multiple-peformance discounts. 

How do you book a show?
You have the option of working directly with Monica for the booking process by contacting her via the contact page or via phone at (651) 336-1594.  If you prefer to work through an agent, Monica can be requested through Wand Enterprises at (815) 747-6954 or through All Time Favorites. 

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 and possibly bring a few additional people to the stage who were hypnotized in the audience.

Will Stage Hypnotist Monica perform for Fundraiser programs?
Absolutely!  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 happens during motivational workshops?
There's a saying in sports that it's 90% in the head.  Proper training, conditioning, and equipment only go so far.  It's the athlete's mindset that helps determine if they're going to become a Champion.  Many athletes actually "talk themselves out" of their optimal performance using self-doubting strategies.  Before Monica even appears in front of the group she takes the time to meet with the coaches for what their expectations and specific needs for the workshop are.  Being a competitive drug-free athlete, Monica brings a unique perspective of being "in the trenches" which many performance enhancement hypnotists cannot.  There is an intensity and driven dedication to high/elite performance level sport that cannot be described in a course or book and having a person at the front of the group with that mindset, experience, and knowledge will drive home the methods and techniques used with your group for their ultimate success.  This mindset can also be carried over into the business and professional world for workshops developed to improve employee or member performance. 

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.  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 private 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.