Dave Elman The Catalyst Induction

THE CATALYST INDUCTION by H Larry Elman In addition to the standard Dave Elman Induction or DEI, Dave Elman used many other methods of induction, including the Two Finger Eye Closure, the Handshake, the Brat and several others. But one he highly stressed was the Catalyst Induction. He often stated, "There is no way you cannot hypnotize a subject" and knew that the Catalyst Induction proved that statement. He would light a cigarette, turn to the subject and say, "You will find that by my third puff on this cigarette, you will be in hypnosis. On the first puff, your eyes will become tired; on the second puff..." Listen to the suggestions on the recording and think about what else you could use besides a cigarette. Today, the use of a cigarette for this induction would be socially improper, perhaps substitute three sips of water or whatever you might like. The Catalyst Induction has a very high level of success even with persons one has just met.