Myth No. 4: Hypnotism is just another form of mind-control.
Where It Comes From: In the movies and on stage, volunteers are always hypnotized and instructed to do the most embarrassing things.
Hypnosis Myths Debunked 2
Myth No. 2: That a hypnotist is blessed with a set of other-worldly powers, making him superhuman
Where It Comes From: What cannot be explained logically must be mystical or magical.