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Now . . . let us help you!And on the Society of Experiential Trance, founded by Brian David Phillips . . ."Brian, you are one of the most well known and most highly respected hypnotists in the world, and I was thrilled to be at your recent Walkabout Trance workshop. It was great fun, but more than that it was enlightening for me and the others that attended. Taking it to the streets was a challenge for me, I have to admit. But putting it in practice gave me an additional skill that really makes hypnosis more interesting. I created a Hawaii Retreat in April and while I was there with my members having dinner, I hypnotized the waiter using your techniques and he had a straw stuck in his hands and the entire place was amazed.
"You are a solid instructor and a great pleasure to learn from. It is true, you can teach this old dog some new tricks... and I thank you for that."
"When I first got to Taiwan in 2004, I was lucky enough to attend Brian’s monthly meetings and hypnosis teachings. Although I was already trained in hypnosis in my psychology program and through NLP and through membership in ASCH, I found Brian to be the most versatile and knowledgeable teacher of hypnosis I had ever met. He knows all the literature and is generous with his knowledge. He knows all the theory and yet he can apply it in the street or on the stage. Although I am particularly impressed with his skills of Rapid Induction, he can pretty much use any technique at any time with any person in any situation. I find him amazing, a real treasure, and am one ole dog happy to learn new tricks from a down to earth master who is ethical and very, very good with all kinds of people. I can highly recommend Brian to you without reservation."
"Wow what an experience! Brian was a great teacher and a lot of fun. He brings a truly great academic mind to the table, then teaches with all the fun and vitality of the great stage hypnotist he truly is. His playful style engenders confidence and he cajoles the best out of each participant He is caring, supportive and keen to see that each student "gets it" in a way that can be immediately put it to practical use. I particularly enjoyed the trance games that assured that we practiced and observed with new partners several times in each exercise. The walk about trance experience was really a lot of fun and generated a wonderful camaraderie. A worthwhile learning experience and a perfect hypnotist's mini-vacation… Kudos to Brian …. Brian.. I'll see you on the next American tour .... for sure."
Dr. Hugh Cole
Texas Tranceman
"I have been in the "professional" side of hypnosis since around 1987, and in that time, going to conventions and reading posts on the internet.. I kept coming across this guy from Taipei, Taiwan. Brian David Phillips. His posts were always very insightful.. his advice was to the point.. and he seemed like the kind of teacher that really cared about his students actually "GETTING IT".
When I finally had the wonderful opportunity to meet him at a seminar he was teaching... I realized that he is WAY WAY more than he lets on in his postings. Here is a man who can teach basic hypnosis in the morning and shift right into Advanced techniques in the same module. Not just teaching them, but presenting them in such a way that even beginners can grasp the concepts and learn the skills. His wit is sharp and while you are busy laughing at his comments, his teachings slip right into your unconscious now and you learn at the deepest levels of your mind.
Well versed in Stage Presentation, Instant Inductions, hypnotic history and usage in "mystical" cultures, as well as the leading edge medical uses for hypnosis, this is a guy that you want to hang around and learn all the little nuance's that he imparts to his classes. It is obvious from the first moment you meet him that he is one of the teachers who really gets it. I am looking forward to his next seminar.. and the chance to share some time with him."
"Brian David Phillips is an outstanding instructor. His knowledge of hypnosis theory and practice makes any training with him extremely valuable. Brian’s teaching style is fun and playful, and encourages students to participate and learn by doing. If you want to learn instant and rapid hypnotic inductions and how to perform them safely, I recommend Brian David Phillips as an excellent instructor.
Brian, I have a lot respect for you as an educator and as a hypnotist. You always share what you know freely and this is something that I also respect and I am thankful for all you have shared with me."
"Brian is a GIFTED master of hypnosis. He makes everything appear so easy and effortless that you know you are learning from a master. His classes are not only filled with learning but also with kindness, and fun. What a wonderful way to spend your time. If you are looking for a class or workshop to hone your skills, make the decision to learn from Brian David Phillips. Awesome skills, awesome fun and a person full of integrity, which is hard to find! Don't miss an opportunity to study with him."
"I attended Brian David Phillips's Experiential Walkabout Trance event not too long ago, and I've got nothing but positive things to say about it. Brian covered a vast amount of really useful material in a small period of time. The workshop gave lots of opportunities to not only learn the material, but practice it as well. All the risk taking opportunities given really helped me to get over inhibitions regarding spontaneously offering hypnosis experiences to both strangers and colleagues. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. If you really want to be at the top of your game as a hypnotherapist of stage performer, I highly recommend this work."
Sylvia Brallier
Author, Dancing in the Eye of Transformation
Director of the Tantric Shamanism Institute
www.tantricshamanism.com
"Hi Folks, I just got home from Brian David Phillip's Walkabout Trance for Speedy Inductions and I'd like to say a few words about Dr. Phillips and his workshop.
"I really didn't know what to expect. From reading his posts, my sense of his personality was that he was incredibly intelligent, energetic, and had a copious knowledge of hypnosis, hypnotherapy and it's attending arts….
"I … decided to keep an open mind about him and his teaching methods when I signed up for the Walkabout.
"Well, my stars (who says that in the 21st Century?). Besides the fact that he teased me mercilessly (I think we are at a count of 47 zingers in one day), I thought he was delightful, generous, and funny. Dr. Brian David Phillips funny? Oh, yes. Very. He has outstanding comedic timing. And the thing that was most surprising? Incredibly loving. The big teddy-bear of a man is just a gooey marshmallow of love. Who knew?
"And I loved, just loved, every second of his workshop. It ended way, way, way too quickly. A case of time distortion at it's finest. I met incredibly wonderful people (as is always true at a hypnosis convention) …. Everything was perfectly executed. You know that it's a great workshop when you have a bunch of stage hypnotists there, and Wendi herself. That tells you something.
"I was so pleased with this workshop I wish I could do it again next weekend, now that I know what to expect from Dr. BDP."
"Brian's class was very engaging and involved a hands on approach which allowed all the participants to learn through creative exploration. He made learning fun and provided a safe and nurturing environment for practice. The techniques taught by him were useful and readily applicable, be it in the field of entertainment or changework. I have personally benefited greatly from his counsel.
"If you are curious about the incredible power of the mind and like to expand your comfort zone, I'd highly recommend you get in touch with Brian."
Ujjwal Dharmaraj
"I attended one of Brian's trainings in February, and have been a long-time reader of his blog. As an experienced hypnotist, I can attest that he is exceptionally competent and sets the bar by which others are measured. He is well-versed in both hypnotic theory and practical application, and gives professional and exciting demonstrations of the skills needed to become a hypnotist. Brian's creativity also shines through in his work - one of the most challenging parts of his training was being given the task of creating new techniques on-the-fly. You don't get out of his class without proving that you can do it. I highly recommend his training to anyone who is serious about learning hypnosis, and I am eager to see what Brian creates in the future."
"Thank you for the marvelous stage hypnosis course. I enjoyed the five evenings together with you. I will definitely be there if you open another course."
"I just want to say thank you for a arranging such a wonderful class with many resources and demonstration. It was one probably the most enjoyable training I have ever attended.
"Stage hypnosis is a wide range entertainment which hypnotist can use all imaginations and creativities for the show. You have clearly explained the structures of the flow as well as introduced varieties of techniques both from the textbook and video.
"In fact, there are opportunities to explore in school, universities, tourist spots, and cooperate parties (especially in the year end). Yes! There are opportunities!!!
"Again, thank you for a wonderful training, especially, it is so unique and made me start to think in different ways."
"Society of Experiential Trance is a fresh alternative, an organization in which hypnotists of every variety, from traditional to experimental and from beginner to advanced, will surely feel at home. I look forward to the much-needed cross-pollination and evolution that SET will undoubtedly engender in the coming years."
Philip H. Farber
Author of Meta-Magick: The Book of Atem: Achieving New States of Consciousness through NLP, Neuroscience and Ritual
www.hawkridgeproductions.com
www.meta-magick.com
All the best,
Brian David Phillips, Ph.D., C.H.
Trance Wizard, Hypnotist
President, Society of Experiential Trance
Focused Trance Guide, Certified Hypnotherapist
Associate Professor, English Department
National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
brian@briandavidphillips.com
http://www.briandavidphillips.com/index.html
