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Rotary and WSHS Students Host Hypnosis Charity Event

Nationally-recognized hypnotist presents Dec. 15 charity event for UNICEF.


Imagine exploring the abilities of your mind by taking a fantasy vacation to Hawaii, driving the car of your dreams or even winning the lottery—all in one night.

Jason Linett, a nationally-recognized, board certified National Guild of Hypnotists member, will demonstrate these possibilities Thursday night at . Tickets are $8 at the door. Proceeds benefit the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF.

“The hypnosis show combines the fun of audience participation with the incredible abilities of the mind,” said Linett, who lives in Alexandria. “The program showcases the subconscious talents of the volunteers who become the real stars of the show.”

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Audience members can expect to see willing volunteers hypnotized and given fun suggestions to explore. “I don’t embarrass the volunteers, and I don’t even let them embarrass themselves,” said Linett. He has presented this program for more than 100 schools nationwide.  

The Dec. 15 program is co-sponsored by the school’s Interact Club, the service organization for young people ages 12 to 18, and the West Springfield Rotary.

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Linett is the director , a hypnotherapy practice in Old Town Alexandria, where he works with clients one-on-one for self-improvement goals such as hypnotic pain relief, reducing anxiety, smoking cessation, weight loss, and more. 


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