Hypnosis Highway - comedy, stage hypnosis, other funny stuff

Company Party Planning Time Is Here!

Believe it or not the forward-looking companies are starting their holiday party planning now. True, the company picnic hasn't even happened yet, still it's a good time to secure the best banquet rooms, plan the theme, and of course, book the appropriate music and entertainment. We can't help you with all of your party planning, but we can help you find and book the best music and entertainment for your company's dollar. Go to the contact page and email Zing Productions. Ask for a copy...

Hypnosis and Solar Cooking

The other day, while cooking something in my Sun Oven solar cooker, I thought about the relationship of hypnosis to solar cooking. Both take one thing, be it the heat of the sun or a single suggestion, and use enhanced focus to get positive results. If a raw dish is placed into a solar oven and the panels aren't opened and correctly focused the dish will remain uncooked and eventually rot and become a complete mess. However, if...

Undercover Boss

I've been watching the show Undercover Boss since its debut. One thing that stands out regarding the employees showcased on the show (besides their incredible work ethic) is that they are under a lot of stress because of the state of the economy and the uncertainty of their job security. Seems to me that a inexpensive way for an employer to deal with that stress and boost workplace moral would be to bring in a hypnotist/comedian/speaker to deal with those stress issues....

A Joke I Wrote While Driving

I was driving behind a truck and I could see through the rear window that the driver was holding his cell phone to his ear with one hand and holding his coffee cup with the other. Then I noticed his bumper sticker: HOW AM I DRIVING? I pulled along side him at a stoplight, rolled down my window and said to him, "I give up. How?" Here's the joke writing process: I really was following a commercial vehicle that had a sticker that read,...

Another Reason I Love My Job!

Yep, I travel a lot. Sometimes I fly, sometimes I drive. I used to put 60,000 miles a year on my car. Not so much anymore. But passing sights like this make it all worth it. Near Ouray, Colorado on my way home from Grand Junction.

December Fan Of The Month - Kate C., Louisville, KY

Here's me, Rusty Z with Kate C. Kate was one of my volunteers for a show I did at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Louisville, Kentucky. So, yes, my show is church clean.

Funny Hypnotists

Ahhh.... it never ends. Another new and unproven "certified stage hypnotist" paying for google adwords in a desperate attempt to get booked. So, how do I know he's new and unproven? And what should you, the entertainment booker look for? Here's one big clue: Google comedy hypnotist. Click on a paid google adwords link, and if anywhere on the hypnotist's website there is a claim that said hypnotist wrote a book called, "All...

Cheap Entertainment And How Much It Can Really Cost You

I�ve been getting those calls again. The �How much do you charge for a show?� calls. I understand why I get them. Most people don�t know the right questions to ask. I�ll clue you in on those later in this article. So, what�s wrong with price shopping? Nothing! That is if you�re comparing the price of apples to apples. If I were shopping for a new car I�d visit several dealers and maybe buy from the lowest price dealer. However, I may pay a little higher price based on other criteria....

Laugh! And Support The U.S. Economy At The Same Time

Last night I did a show at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Ruidoso, NM, a beautiful casino/hotel resort. This morning I read a story about a denim mill (the last one) that still makes quality denim right here in the United States of America. That started me thinking about my own show and its "country of origin." First and foremost, my show was at a Native American casino, can't get much more American...

Clients - Please Read The Contract

Yesterday marks the 4 week anniversary of a corporate gig I did. So far, I haven't been paid although my contract clearly stated that I be paid immediately following the show. As a small businessperson, frankly, I need the money. Clients, please read and honor the agreement. Thank you.