David Elliot’s HypnoWords
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The Power of
the Mind—
Live!

An evening of hypnosis,
where possibilities come to life.

Private Parties Company Celebrations Theaters

David Elliot performing hypnosis with a seated participant during HypnoWords.

Real people.
Extraordinary moments.

Mentalism, mind reading and hypnosis come together in an interactive live show. Thoughts, choices and perceptions take surprising turns as the entire audience becomes part of remarkable moments that unfold right before your eyes.

Mind-bending mentalism

Mind-reading-style surprises and decision influence.

Live hypnosis

Unforgettable moments.

Audience connection

Real people. Real reactions.
A shared experience.

Your Occasion. Where Imagination Comes Alive.

From company celebrations and team gatherings to private parties and special occasions, HypnoWords brings people together through hypnosis, mentalism, and audience interaction. Whether you’re planning entertainment for colleagues, clients, or friends, let’s explore an experience that fits your audience and setting.

Tell us about your occasion, your guests, and your setting, and let’s explore what would work for your event.

Let’s Talk About Your Event
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Show highlights
David Elliot performing beside a standing participant with a hand on his head, against blue light patterns.
What’s Next?
David Elliot holding a note beside a seated participant as an audience watches under magenta stage lighting.
Unexpected possibilities
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David Elliot creates unexpected moments that turn an audience into part of the experience. As the hypnotist and mentalist behind HypnoWords, he brings together hypnosis, suggestion, and audience interaction for private parties, company celebrations, and theater performances.

Behind the entertainment are more than 25 years of studying how people engage attention, build expectation, and respond to verbal and nonverbal communication. A speaker, coach, and creator of the Tactical Communication method, David brings that experience to every performance—creating experiences you’ll be talking about for years to come.

Based in Charleston, SC, USA. Available for performances worldwide.

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Live dates & events

HypnoWords live dates and events
DateEventLocationTickets or availability
Oct 9-10 2026Public ShowOld Trolley Theater
Summerville, SC
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Nov 7, 2026Private ShowSociety of the Weird
Nov 10, 2026Private BookingCharleston, SC
Nov 20, 2026Private BookingMount Pleasant, SC
Dec 11, 2026Private BookingSavannah, GA
Dec 17, 2026Private BookingCharleston, SC
Dec 19, 2026Private PartyCharleston, SC
2027 lineup coming soon!

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