> I don't really think that is true. Unless it's explained to them I don't see most viewers picking up on the subtly touches and strange hand/wrist holding, the

> I don't really think that is true. Unless it's explained to them I don't see most viewers picking up on the subtly touches and strange hand/wrist holding, the body language mirroring, the use of the water bottle to distract, the placing and reinforcement of the suggestion? Yes, viewers can pick up on obvious things like handing someone a water bottle while telling them to give you their wallet and saying things like "You're happy to give that to me". It's only subtle enough for people to feel special in noticing it, but not so subtle for them not to notice it at all. > Brown's mix of NLP/hypnotism techniques with standard illusion and misdirection is what makes him so entertaining. What you brand as a demonstration of NLP/hypnotism I see as the psychology equivalent of "Divert auxiliary power from port nacelles to forward shields!"