Renowned hypnotist returns
Central hosts hypnopalooza
Araina Edwards
Issue date: 4/27/09 Section: Entertainment
Prepare to be mesmerized by comical hypnotist Rich Aimes as his nationally-recognized "Hypnopal-ooza" tour makes its way to the Central campus.
Aimes is not a stranger to the college and has held successful campus performances for more than 12 years. Aimes describes the show as a "high energy, rockin' show" in which the audience members are invited to participate in the demonstrations.
"The audience really gets into the show," Aimes said. "Sometimes I think they believe they are at a rock concert when I bring stars of the show out."
Phyllis Bent, administrative assistant for student life at central, believes Aimes' show is successful simply because "He's good at what he does." Bent explains that previous shows had an "overwhelmingly positive" student response, especially for the study skills workshop after the show that helps students prepare for the upcoming final exams.
Aimes uses his theatrical background to liven the show and wants students to come out and have fun.
"It's not me controlling people's minds," Aimes said. "It's about them learning to control their own subconscious."
Aimes, a board certified hypnotist, studied psychology and theater as an undergraduate.
He has trained in Los Angeles and Florida with some of the top hypnotists in the country.
He, along with his wife Marielle, who is also a certified hypnotist, perform at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
According to the Houston hypnosis associates Web site, hypnosis is a state of "focused consciousness."
A person cannot legally be hypnotized unless they agree to participate by contacting an accredited hypnotist.
Even though scientists have yet to determine how hypnosis works, in 1958 hypnosis was approved by the American Medical Association.
Today, hypnosis is used to help people overcome anxiety, smoking, sleep disorders and during surgical procedures, some choose hypnosis over anesthesia.
For those who still do not believe hypnosis is real or possible, Aimes believes the only way to find out is to, "come watch and judge for yourself."
Aimes' hypnosis performance will be held at 11:30 a.m., April 29 at Central campus' in the student center and is free to students.
Aimes is not a stranger to the college and has held successful campus performances for more than 12 years. Aimes describes the show as a "high energy, rockin' show" in which the audience members are invited to participate in the demonstrations.
"The audience really gets into the show," Aimes said. "Sometimes I think they believe they are at a rock concert when I bring stars of the show out."
Phyllis Bent, administrative assistant for student life at central, believes Aimes' show is successful simply because "He's good at what he does." Bent explains that previous shows had an "overwhelmingly positive" student response, especially for the study skills workshop after the show that helps students prepare for the upcoming final exams.
Aimes uses his theatrical background to liven the show and wants students to come out and have fun.
"It's not me controlling people's minds," Aimes said. "It's about them learning to control their own subconscious."
Aimes, a board certified hypnotist, studied psychology and theater as an undergraduate.
He has trained in Los Angeles and Florida with some of the top hypnotists in the country.
He, along with his wife Marielle, who is also a certified hypnotist, perform at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
According to the Houston hypnosis associates Web site, hypnosis is a state of "focused consciousness."
A person cannot legally be hypnotized unless they agree to participate by contacting an accredited hypnotist.
Even though scientists have yet to determine how hypnosis works, in 1958 hypnosis was approved by the American Medical Association.
Today, hypnosis is used to help people overcome anxiety, smoking, sleep disorders and during surgical procedures, some choose hypnosis over anesthesia.
For those who still do not believe hypnosis is real or possible, Aimes believes the only way to find out is to, "come watch and judge for yourself."
Aimes' hypnosis performance will be held at 11:30 a.m., April 29 at Central campus' in the student center and is free to students.
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