See You at the Fair for Hypnotic Fun

An intimate setting and a super group of volunteers made for a fun Hypnotic Experience show at last year's Arlington County Fair.  (Photo credit:  Lauren Klummp)

For four decades the Arlington County Fair has brought to local residents a wonderful and eclectic mix of games, carnival rides, presentations…and…yes…entertainment.  You can follow what is happening on-site at the event on their Facebook page at this link.

This coming Friday, August 19 at 7 PM on the indoor stage you can enjoy my Hypnotic Experience show for free.  It’s an intimate setting, so every seat is a great one.  Plus, the venue is air conditioned, which makes for a nice break from the sweltering August heat.

This is my third year in a row performing at the Arlington County Fair.  It is an honor and privilege to be associated with such an exceptional community organization.  

Thankfully, the feeling is mutual.  Check out the kind words sent my way last year after my performance.

I hope to see you on Friday! 

Dear Marc,

On behalf of the entire Arlington County Fair Board of Directors, please share my thanks with all who provided support for the Hypnotic Experience in performing at the Arlington County Fair on August 8, 2015!  We truly appreciate the fact that you all donated your time and talent to make it a memorable fair for our attendees.  You put on an incredible show, and provided a wonderful way for our fair attendees to experience our Summer Nights and Lights Fair. 

We hope you will consider returning to the Indoor Stage next year as we celebrate our 40^th year! Looking forward to seeing you all again!

Best Wishes,

Lisa Barrera

Entertainment Committee

Arlington County Fair Board of Directors

Photos from Hypnosis Show at the Burke Centre Festival

This weekend I had the opportunity to perform my "Hypnotic Experience" show at the Burke Centre Festival in Burke, Virginia (a suburb of Washington, DC).

On Saturday evening I was one of the entertainers at the festival's Wine Garden, a relaxed gathering that featured tastings, light snacks and performances from local musicians.  It was a family friendly environment, yet attended mostly by adults.

Sunday brought me to the festival grounds to interact with guests in small groups with simple demonstrations of the power of positive visualization.  I only had an hour at the event because of my son's baseball game, however I was able to interact with a number of creative individuals who were open to giving hypnosis a try.

It's this more informal version of Hypnotic Experience that has proven popular with street festivals and community fairs.  I'll be at the South Silver Spring Street Fest on Saturday, September 28 and the South Riding Fall Fest on October 5.

Here are a few photos from my show at the Wine Garden:

Show includes a pre-talk, which is an entertaining discussion of hypnosis and its applications.

"Sleep" suggestion brings volunteers to a relaxed and suggest-able state.

Instant induction is a crowd favorite.  This volunteer gently returns to hypnosis.

What's your name?  A volunteer cannot seem to recall while in hypnosis.

Cherishing Mom

It’s true, even hypnotists have moms.

Thanks to mine I had an easy and care-free childhood.  I was active in team and individual sports, successful in school and part of a wonderful group of friends.

I steered clear of drugs, was never suspended from school for misbehavior and, with the exception of a few minor scrapes, rarely got into physical altercations with peers.

Yet, like most kids I dealt with a mix of anxieties, feelings of insecurities and personality flaws.  I was (and still am) hyper-competitive and often curt to others when stressed.  Plus, I had my share of verbal mix-ups with mom, often tossing typical childhood frustrations on to her.

Through it all, she was always there to listen, to offer a kind word and, when needed, splash me with a dose of reality.

For instance, when I was a sophomore in college I attempted to seriously date two women at one time.  While home on summer break, I was hanging out with one young lady at my parent’s house when the second woman unexpectedly arrived.

I pleaded with my mom to run interference by going outside and telling the second woman that I was sick and highly contagious.  My mom brushed this request aside and explained I needed to accept the situation and deal with it myself.

Yes…I was pissed at the time as both women quickly ended the relationship.  Yet, I soon realized that accountability, respect for others and commitment are all attributes of tremendous value.  It’s helped me be a better husband and father.

That’s what mom’s are for. 

Source:  PowerChurchInternational.com