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Hypnosis: Does It Really Work?

Science Vs

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How to Hypnotize Someone

You don't have to roll your eyes up or take a deep breath. You can use a spinning spiral or even dangle that old movie classic. The gold watch floating back and forth in front of your eyes. But they all work for the same reason: A person starts to concentrate his or her attention in a very narrow focus. Philip says that when you're so focused and the rest of the world just melts away, you are entering a trance.

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