The Midland College Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series presents hypnosis and improv — two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics and everyone in between for decades.

Can hypnosis be used to make someone do something against his or her own will? This question has been the source of great controversy. I served as a consultant about hypnosis to Woody Allen’s film, ...

Hypnosis can make some people forget and, when given a special cue, quickly remember recently viewed scenes. A new study using the technique may shed light on the process of memory retrieval and the ...