But Really, Is Hypnosis Real? Hypnotist Paul McKenna Explains

Swinging pocket watches, clucking like a chicken, swirling eyes like in the cartoons, and other pop-culture clichés. All are examples of hypnosis’ long and checkered past, especially in entertainment. 

The ever-lingering question is, though, “Is hypnosis real?“ There are some who believe it’s a bunch of malarkey (that can happen when someone’s “turned into a chicken”), but there are many who believe otherwise.

“Hypnosis is a phenomenal technology for helping people to get calm, to turn off...