Stage Hypnotist

Also called: Comedy Hypnotist

Performs comedy shows where volunteers appear hypnotized.

A day in the life

A stage hypnotist performs at a high school after-prom party or a cruise ship, inviting volunteers on stage and leading them through funny routines. Much of the skill is reading people and comedy timing.

Pay over a career

Starting
$20k
Typical
$45k
High
$150k

Highly variable.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Self-taught; hypnosis training.

Ways in: Self-taught, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady niche.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Comedy hypnosis shows depend on a live performer working with volunteers.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Theater, Speech, Business.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.

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