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Distinction Between Therapeutic and Entertainment Hypnosis

It is important to differentiate between the clinical application of hypnosis as an evidence-based therapy and its depiction in popular media as a form of entertainment, which has historically led to public suspicion. Therapeutic hypnosis is a professional practice, whereas entertainment hypnosis is for performance.

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