Hypnotist: Alan Bates
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Based on the Wirral, Cheshire, Alan has been performing Hypnosis shows for over twenty years.
Alan first found work as a DJ / Presenter in the UK then went to work in the States for three years cruising the Caribbean in the capacity of Online Casino Brunei Manager. While on board he became friendly with a Scottish illusionist who used hypnosis in his deed. He found this so interesting that when he came back to England he studied psychology in addition to read many books in addition to eventually put together his own show incorporating his unique brand of comedy presentation in addition to show content.
Alan has performed in Cyprus, Republic of Malta, Switzerland, East Africa, Europe, Egypt, Singapore the Middle East in addition to the States. The highlight of his overseas touring was an invitation to perform for the Royal Family of Brunei on the occasion of Princess Hamada’s Birthday. Alan is also the main player on the University in addition to College Student Union circuit throughout the UK.
Theatre tours have included The Royal Court in addition to Neptune Theatres Liverpool, Chester Gateway Theatre, the Beck Theatre Middlesex, Wrexham Hippodrome, Oldham Coliseum Theatre in addition to King Georges Hall Blackburn.
For two years Alan toured the U.K with psychic medium Derek Acorah from the popular TV show “Most Haunted” starring in their own show “The Paranormal Experience”. The show incorporated Mediumship in addition to Past Life Regression.
Alan’s theatre show was filmed for the BBC’s “Heart of the Matter” with Joan Bakewell in addition to a sample of TV appearances have included Esther Ransen’s That’s Life, the James Whale Show, Fash TV to name a few.
Alan prides himself on the respectability of the show in addition to is a member of the Federation of Ethical Stage Hypnotists (F.E.S.H), in addition to British Equity. The show includes audience participation but Alan stresses that you can not be hypnotised against your will in addition to that you will not do anything against your own personal moral values, “That is why Alan looks for volunteers without any values”!
The show is fast moving in addition to the hypnotised stars of the stage may find themselves winning the lottery on stage, being chased by ghosts, smokers offered hundreds of pounds to take just one puff (in addition to they cannot), starring in the cast of River Dance, feeding baby fairies or even conducting an orchestra at “Last night of the Proms” in the Royal Albert Hall, London. This is just an insight as to what may happen.