It’s Hip to Hypnotized – Roll with the Power of Suggestion
A man who believes his favorite body part is growing beyond all reasonable proportion shifts uncomfortably in his chair. A woman describes in graphic detail how an innocent-looking balloon prop could be used sexually as if she were selling the product. A dozen hypnotized volunteers are convinced that host Michael Johns has lost the backside of his pants. And then the front …
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Robin Leach: Star Surveillance
Vegas singer Stephen Wesley, who had a short stint on American Idol, and Wee Matt from Jeff Beacher’s Comedy Madhouse (often mistaken to be Wee Man of Jackass) were hypnotized and then filmed Me and Wee for MTV at Michael Johns’ performance of Hypnosis Unleashed at the Harmon Theater.
See full article on Las Vegas Weekly:
http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/luxe-life/2008/nov/24/strip-scribbles-motley-crues-world-tour-schedule-k/
Bad Boys of Hypnosis celebrate 2000th show
By Robin Leach from Las Vegas Weekly
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The self-described “bad boys of hypnosis,” Michael Johns and Terry Stokes, celebrate a milestone tonight (Thursday) with their 2,000th show — now the longest continually running hypnosis production in Vegas. And for the first time ever, they will put each other “under!” Since landing here in early 2001, Terry and Michael have bounced around at five different venues — but never skipped a night or a show of their Dirty Hypnosis Unleashed.
They began at the Bourbon Street, moved onto the Tuscany Suites & Casino, then the Empire Ballroom, onto the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, then the Stardust before it was blown up, and finally –- and permanently — at the Harmon Theater alongside Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile. Now that’s a journey!
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At Night, the Music Plays, the Jokes Get Racy, but Clothes Stay On
What: “Dirty: Rock Hard Comedy Hypnosis”
When: 11 p.m. Sundays through Fridays
Where: House of Blues
Tickets: $42.95 to $53.45; 632-7600
(Please keep in mind these are old show dates. View our Show Schedule for our current show dates, times, and locations.)
From clean to dirty, the House of Blues is covering all bases.
While the atmosphere in the magic show is wholesome, bright and untainted by four-letter words, the hypnosis show is laced with profanity, provocative and adult on every level.
“Before we came here our show was very risque,” says Michael Johns, whose co-star, Terry Stokes, was performing out of town. “This show, ‘Dirty,’ has taken that to a whole other level.”
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Chasing the Blues
Just call it the House of Laughter.
Two comedy shows – one magic, one hypnotic – have taken up residence in the House of Blues, better known for concerts by top blues, jazz and rock artists.
“We’ve never gone in this direction, not totally,” Las Vegas House of Blues General Manager Greg Encinas says. “What we try to do is offer a wide variety of entertainment. But looking at what the consumer wants in the Las Vegas market, I think they want some standard entertainment and also some things with twists and turns.”
Enter “Keep It Funny starring Tim Gabrielson,” a family-friendly afternoon show, and “Dirty: Rock Hard Comedy Hypnosis,” an adults-only late-night show featuring Michael Johns and Terry Stokes.
Role Reversal for Michael Johns
Empire Ballroom comic hypnotist Michael Johns, who fronts “Hypnosis Gone Wild” nightly at 11, was in the audience Saturday night at “O” at the Bellagio and found himself in a bit of role reversal. As the show opened, the dancing clown character (insert your own Bush Administration joke here) pulled Johns on stage and coerced him into dancing for the audience.
“It wouldn’t have been so bad if it had been a showgirl,” said Johns, whose show is built on such audience participation.
Snippit published on Monday, March 26, 2007 by John Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Sun in his original article titled “John Katsilometes reports on a unique wedding ceremony for a similarly unique couple in the downtown arts districts.”
SLV: Interview with Michael and Terry
HYPNOSIS UNLEASHED! is a perfect description for comedian/hypnotists Terry Stokes’ and Michael Johns‘ Vegas show. Your jaw will drop (just like it may have years ago when you very first, naively had a glimpse of one of the Girls Gone Wild-video advertisements.) You will find yourself saying: “No way-he’s gonna actually do it!” The hilarious, adult fun can be seen by both comedian hypnotists as they share their venue and perform individually on separate nights. Their comedic style is very different, which makes it fun to go a second time, not only to get a chance to see both performers, but you’ll also see a whole new gang of participants. Maybe you, yourself, will decide to join the hypnosis hilarity and jump up on stage and become a star in the show.
SLV found out some interesting background history, while interviewing these two hilarious showmen.
Best Shows in Las Vegas
Hypnotist Michael Johns will have you roaring with laughter at the Stardust Hotel in his show “Hypnosis Gone Wild.” It is, and I do mean IS, an adult show with an original twist on hypnosis. He is funny, dirty, hip, cool, and a blast to watch. DO NOT BRING YOUR KIDS! His whole act has a different slant on hypnosis that you have never seen before. He has taken this art form to a whole new level but, as he says, he NEVER actually crosses over the line. He gives the most insane and fun suggestions to his victims and some even get suggestions to take home with them after the show. I would love to follow them home just to watch!
Michael states, “I come from a stand-up background, so there’s a lot of comedy in my show, off-the-cuff stuff. In my show I never try to embarrass anybody. There’s a line I refuse to cross. Nobody is going to walk off my stage and feel ashamed!”
What is also great about this show is Michael is having as much fun as the audience! Go, have a fun night and watch suggestions become reality right before your very “laughing” eyes!
by Robin Roth, The Blonde from The Blonde and The Maven
Contributing Writer for South Florida’s Entertainment News & Views Magazine
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Sightings
Paris Hilton had to walk •a fine line on New Year’s Eve.
Paid more than $100,000 to host Tao nightclub’s party, she was a no-show for the midnight countdown when Michael Buffer of “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble” fame ticked off the final seconds of 2005.
Spies tell me her Greek shipping-heir boyfriend, Stavros Niarchos, 19, was initially turned away from the club because he’s on the radar of state liquor watchdogs.
Paris did a countdown, but it was in Tao’s restaurant, and she and Stavros were seen going into the nightclub about 12:30 a.m.
Sightings
We’ve gazed into our crystal ball — or was it Cristal bubbles — and foresee a newsy new year in 2006:
1. Biggest parties of the year? Cirque du Soleil’s Beatles show opens in May in the former Siegfried & Roy Theater at The Mirage. Word has it there will be a Yellow Submarine restaurant next door.
Also: the Aladdin’s conversion into Planet Hollywood in December, during the weekend leading into the Radio Music Awards.
And the Playboy Club opens atop the Palms’ Fantasy Tower this spring.
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