Featured author, British hypnotist Alex T. Alex has been a stage hypnotist since 1993 and is also scientifically trained, being an MBPsS with an honours BSc degree in Psychology. He was an invited contributor to the 1994-1996 UK government review of the regulation of stage hypnotism which reflected his input on several points. In his time as a performer Alex has interacted as a hypnotist with around ten thousand participants and a vast number of audience members. This record of continuing activity makes him today one of the most experienced hypnotists alive. Alex has sought to educate the public in the realities of hypnotism, exposing and dismantling the myths of "hypnosis". In this his extensive, broad and deep knowledge of the scientific literature on hypnotism is of central importance as is his long experience as a performer.