Media Kit:

Jesse Lewis
Public Expert on Hypnosis, Suggestion, and Group Psychology

Media Inquiries:  jesselewishypnosis@gmail.com

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Areas of Expertise

• How hypnosis actually works versus how it is portrayed in television and movies
• Suggestion, attention, and expectation in human behavior
• Why people volunteer willingly during hypnosis shows
• The difference between participation and control
• Group psychology and social influence in live audiences
• Safety, consent, and ethics in entertainment hypnosis
• Why hypnosis continues to be widely misunderstood

 

Ready-to-Use Quotes

Free Will And Consent

“Hypnosis doesn’t make people do things against their will. It works because people choose to participate.”

 

“The idea that hypnosis overrides free will is one of the biggest misconceptions about the entire subject.”

 

“People under hypnosis are aware of what they’re doing. They’re not unconscious or controlled.”

 

“Nothing happens under hypnosis unless the person is willing and engaged.”

 

Media and television Myths

“Television portrayals of hypnosis are designed for drama, not accuracy.”

 

“What audiences see on television has very little to do with how hypnosis actually works in real life.”

 

“Stage hypnosis looks dramatic because volunteers are playing along, not because they’ve lost free will.”

 

How Hypnosis Actually Works

“Hypnosis isn’t about control. It’s about cooperation, attention, and expectation working together.”

 

“Hypnosis is closer to guided imagination than mind control.”

 

“The power of hypnosis is often overstated. The cooperation of the participant matters more than anything else.”

 

“Once people understand hypnosis, it becomes far less mysterious.”

Group Psychology & Participation

“What looks extreme on stage is really just focused attention combined with social permission.”

 

“Stage hypnosis works because volunteers understand the context and feel safe participating.”

 

“Hypnosis highlights how responsive people can be in group settings, not how controllable they are.”

 

Safety & Ethics

“Professional hypnosis prioritizes consent, clarity, and participant comfort.”

 

“The safest hypnosis experiences are the ones where participants fully understand what’s happening.”

 

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Previous Media Coverage

Jesse Lewis has been featured and interviewed across regional news outlets, radio programs, podcasts, and video interviews over multiple years. His coverage includes community features, charitable events, entertainment reporting, and public education pieces focused on explaining how hypnosis works for general audiences.

 

Interview Availability

Jesse Lewis is available for print and online articles, radio interviews, podcasts, video interviews, and written Q&A features. He is experienced working with journalists on deadline and provides clear, concise explanations suitable for general audiences.

Media Kit:

Jesse Lewis
Public Expert on Hypnosis, Suggestion, and Group Psychology

Media Inquiries:  jesselewishypnosis@gmail.com

Jesse Lewis smiling in formal attire – Canadian comedy hypnotist headshot