Next month the US version of the hit British reality comedy show You’re Back in the Room will begin production.
Set to air on Fox with actor Taye Diggs serving as the host, the show’s
premise is intriguing. A group of contestants are teamed up to perform
relatively simple tasks such as frosting a cake or blowing up balloons. Significant cash prices are the reward when a
task or challenge is achieved.
The wrinkle, of course, is that the contestants are
first put into a state of hypnosis by mentalist and hypnotist Keith Barry. The suggestions provided are designed to make
the completion of the tasks more challenging and entertaining.
The UK version of You’re Back in the Room has been a
hit and the folks at Fox are hoping for similar success here in the States.
Is this comedic take on hypnosis good for the
practice of visualization? Or does it
reinforce misconceptions that hypnosis is akin in mind control or magic?
While many hypnotherapists cast a frown on these
entertainment-oriented demonstrations of hypnosis (including shows like my Hypnotic
Experience), I find raised awareness motivates some people to explore the
practice for health, wellness and exceptional living.
So…while You’re Back in the Room may indeed be a bit
over the top and dramatic, the show will hopefully spur more interest in how a
person can direct their mind in positive and meaningful ways.
