The bottom line, does hypnotism work?
Hypnotism works, and works very well. There is a growing body of research on the efficacy of hypnotism, both in the medical and self-improvement areas. There are many instances of the use of hypnotism working when surgical anesthesia was in short supply during World War I. On a less dramatic scale, hypnotism works for clients who want to reach their ideal weight, become smoke / tobacco free, increase their ability to feel calm in stressful situations, do better on exams, relax more deeply, feel better about themselves, reach their goals and for many other positive purposes.
