Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. When you hear the name Tyzen, an image of spellbinding performances, riotous laughter, and mesmerizing hypnotism might come to mind.

Licensing rules for hypnotist shows in order to protect young and vulnerable people are being discussed by local councillors in Lancashire this week.

What hypnosis is—and isn’t. Hypnosis is an interactional process between two people that often creates fascinating shifts in perception and behavior. Such changes are often highly compelling: Hypnotic ...