Let Your Geek Flag Fly

The Future of Stage Hypnosis Could Be Niche, Personal, and Passion-Fueled

There’s a phrase I say often with colleagues:
Let your geek flag fly.

It might sound like a throwaway line—something you’d see on a t-shirt at Comic-Con—but it’s actually a powerful lens through which to view the future of entertainment hypnosis.

Here’s what I mean:
We’re living in an era where it’s not just okay to be a geek… it’s cool. It’s magnetic. It’s marketable. Whether it’s comic books, vintage jazz, UFO lore, or obscure 80s horror films—deep passion and specialized knowledge aren’t just tolerated anymore. They’re celebrated. They connect us. They spark creativity. And, for the modern hypnotist, they might just be your biggest asset.

The Problem with Playing to the Middle

For decades, the entertainment hypnosis industry has leaned into a sort of safe sameness: similar shows, similar routines, similar energy. And to be fair, this model worked for a long time. Appeal to the masses, cast a wide net, don’t rock the boat.

But here’s the catch: that boat is already rocking.

The entertainment landscape is fractured. There is no “mainstream” anymore. Instead, we have a vibrant mosaic of micro-communities, niche fandoms, hyper-specific interests, and subcultures that are thriving. And many of them are hungry for live experiences that speak their language.

This is your opportunity.

Passion is the Differentiator

The most powerful—and most sustainable—way to differentiate your hypnosis show in today’s market is to tap into your genuine passions.
Let your geek flag fly.

Are you a lifelong Star Wars fan? Then create a Star Wars-themed hypnosis show where audience members explore “the power of the Force” through the power of suggestion.

Love Broadway musicals? Imagine a show that uses hypnosis to turn volunteers into instant Broadway divas, complete with musical numbers and improvised drama.

Obsession with true crime, fantasy novels, 90s video games, or vintage circus arts? Good. Great, even. Pull it in. Integrate it. Design an experience for the people who already share your love of that world—and you’ll find not only an audience, but a tribe.

Fear of the Niche

Now, I get it. There’s a deeply ingrained belief in our industry that if we niche down too far, we’ll lose bookings. That we have to appeal to everyone in order to stay busy, stay relevant, stay paid.

But here’s the twist: trying to appeal to everyone often results in appealing deeply to no one.
And in today’s fractured attention economy, specificity is the new mainstream.

Audiences don’t just want entertainment—they want resonance. Relevance. They want to feel seen. When you bring your authentic passion into your show, you give them that.

And yes, it might mean performing for smaller, more focused groups.
But those audiences? They’ll love you more.
They’ll talk about your show.
They’ll come back.

And perhaps most importantly, you might love your work more. You might find that performing for people who geek out about the same things you do creates more joy, more satisfaction, and more creative freedom than trying to be all things to all people ever did.

The Call to Hypnotic Action

So here’s your challenge—your permission, even:

Bring your geekiness into your hypnosis.
Build the show only you could create.
Tap into the worlds you already love, and invite others to join you there through the gateway of trance and imagination.

Let your geek flag fly.
Your future audience is already waiting.