What is "Hypnosis?"

The word "hypnosis" is derived from the Greek word for the God of Sleep, "Hypnos." Hypnosis however, is not sleep. If it were the subjects would not be able to hear the voice of the hypnotist and react to the suggestions.
Everyone can be hypnotized as long as they are willing to listen, pay attention and follow directions with the exception of the following three types of people: Someone who is drunk, someone who doesn't want to be hypnotized or people with an IQ clinically below 70. 

Almost everyone who volunteers in a show will be hypnotized. Sometimes during a show there are unique distractions that can keep a person from becoming hypnotized at that particular moment. This is expected and happens almost every show.  People cannot be made to do anything that is against their will while under hypnosis. In other words, you cannot be made do anything that is against your moral or ethical values while experiencing hypnosis.

Hypnosis is a heightened state of suggestibility in which a direct connection is made to the subconscious mind, bypassing the conscious mind, the part of the brain that thinks, reasons and talks to itself. The subconscious doesn't talk, think or reason, it simply hears and causes action. This is all brought on by complete relaxation and the skill of the hypnotist. 

Chuck Montgomery is a pioneer and 26-year veteran of the Houston comedy scene, having started his career at the Comedy Workshop in 1978.  By 1981, Chuck was on the road full time doing standup, and during the eighties and nineties, headlined countless comedy club and college shows.  He has worked with Sam Kennison, Rosie O’Donnell, Ellen DeGeneres, Pat Paulson, Brett Butler, and many others.  In his pre-television years, Drew Carey opened for Chuck.

Chris Kerner
For nearly a decade Chris’ edgy, fast-paced, stand-up comedy act has made him a crowd favorite in his hometown of Houston TX, where he’s a regular at The Laff Spot and the Comedy Showcase. Not stopping there, Chris has taken his act to comedy clubs all over the US, including stops in CO, NM, SC, TX, LA, MS, FL, IL, KS and WY. He’s also a regular performer at the world famous Rivera Comedy Club in Las Vegas, NV. From cruise ships like The Texas Treasure to corporate shows for companies including Compaq Computers and Reliant Energy, Chris has done it all. He’s even toured Germany and Italy performing stand up on US Military bases.

John Jackshaw
John Jakshaw is what we in the comedy biz call a natural. After easily transitioning from radio to the comedy stage, John quickly found himself a paid professional booked at Houston's Laff Spot Comedy Club (where he shows up often) & being invited back for a second show at Lakewood Church. He appears regularly at Christian Comedy Nights at churches & coffeehouses all over Houston & is a prolific writer, coming up with new, hilarious material every time we work together. Though visually impaired, John's observations will leave you in stitches. Do yourself a favor, book John or catch his show while he's still affordable; this comic is definitely on the way up!!

Kim Coleman
What happens when you take a country girl and put her on stage? You get an evening of electrifying comedy guaranteed to push any event over the top. With audience participation, a few props and whatever else she can find, Kim will have you rolling in the aisles. " Don't let the southern drawl fool you, God gave it to me and I'm not afraid to use it."