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How it's done

I have only hypnotized females. I assume males are no different. But I will refer to the subject as female when gender is needed.

I use a form called progressive induction. It involves slowly lulling the subject into giving up control.

If the person is willing, it almost doesn't matter how you induce them. The "secret" of hypnotism is that willing subjects essentially put themselves into a trance, as long as you provide encouragement and a calm environment. I do it over the internet, using nothing but my voice. Swinging watches, staring into the eyes, blinking lights, massages, repeating noises - none of it is necessary, and in fact it can be too distracting. Having them simply close their eyes is often helpful at first.

The subject should always be sitting comfortably to start. (I once had a subject slide off the couch, and off camera, as she went under, because I wasn't paying enough attention to how she was sitting.) Phones and other distractions should be turned off. Other than having her sit, you want the environment to be like one she'd prefer for falling asleep or reading a book.

For inductions done online, I don't generally allow the subject to see me, as that's distracting and unnecessary. I consider being able to see them absolutely essential; if they have a bad reaction, you want to be able to wake them immediately.