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"Hypnotism" includes hypnotism, mesmerism and any similar act or process which produces or is intended to produce in any person any form of induced sleep or trance in which the susceptibility of the mind of that person to suggestion or direction is increased or intended to be increased but does not include hypnotism, mesmerism or any such similar act or process which is self-induced. (Hypnotism Act 1952 section 6)

  • You must not give a performance of hypnotism on a person who is under 18 years of age.

  • The premises in which hypnotism will take place must hold a premises licence or a club premises certificate.

  • The application must be completed and submitted to the Licensing Office at least 28 days before the proposed exhibition, performance or demonstration of hypnotism.

  • Consent will only be granted if the applicant is able to demonstrate compliance with the Council's Conditions, a copy of which can be downloaded from the foot of this page 

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