What to know about hypnosis

Ok i have a few questions...

1) is it possible to hypnotize a cat? (seriously)
2) is there something i need to be thinking while im trying to put somebody to sleep?
3) is there a secret to induction?
4) do you know of any good sites that can help?

Hello

Cats - no.

Sleep - hypnotic states are a very alert state, not a sleep state.

Induction - this is just one part of creating a hypnotic state.

Sadhara

Hypnosis (from the Greek hypnos, "sleep") is often thought to be "a trance-like state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject."[1]

The technique is sometimes used for medical purposes to relieve anxiety, or otherwise improve or alter behaviour. Its effectiveness has been clinically demonstrated in many areas, most notably in the area of acute pain relief. It is also used in popular stage acts in which subjects are persuaded to perform bizarre feats.

Other variations include so-called "mass-hypnosis," in which crowds are simultaneously influenced, and autosuggestion in which subjects persuade themselves. However, these phenomena are unlike those typically associated with the classical phenomena of hypnosis.

1) yes it is possible and simple, pet the cat until you can roll it on its back then stroke its belly until it stops purring. you now have a cat in trance the cat will stay that way for 10-15 minutes unless it falls asleep.
2) you deed to consentrate on your "script written or otherwise.
3) the power of words and how they are used.
4)there are lots of places to get trainning. None of then are are on tapes or CDs. all of them have live instructors.