Ormond Dale McGill (June 15, 1913 – October 19, 2005) was a stage hypnotist, magician and instructor who was considered to be the "Dean of American Hypnotists".[1] He was also a writer and author of many books including Hypnotism and Mysticism of India (1979) and The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism.[2]
Born in Palo Alto, California, McGill became interested in magic as a child (and was later considered legendary in magic circles),[3] but first studied hypnosis in 1927 while still a teenager. He wrote the seminal Encyclopedia of Genuine Stage Hypnotism[4] (the acknowledged bible[5] of stage hypnotism) in 1947, and continued to teach courses and lecture right up until a few days before his death. He died in his native Palo Alto.
From 1947 to 1954, McGill performed hypnotism and magic under the stage name of Dr. Zomb. His "Séance of Wonders" show featured horror-themed routines and costumed assistants typical of the midnight "spook shows" which were popular during that era. He has performed in several stage shows all over the globe in the 20th century. Ormond McGill also trained students for therapeutic applications through hypnotism.
McGill continued to collaborate with other colleagues including Gil Boyne, whom he mentored, and to teach hypnotherapy until his death in 2005 with Randal Churchill at the Hypnotherapy Training Institute.
Other Attributesedit
In addition to his career as a world-traveling magician and stage hypnotist, McGill was also a skilled hypnotherapist and a student of Easternmysticism. He wrote between twenty-five and forty books (sources disagree on the total), including such titles as Grieve No More Beloved (about his afterlife contact with his deceased wife), Hypnotism and Mysticism of India, and his autobiography, The Amazing Life of Ormond McGill. McGill has revealed the truth behind magical events such as the Indian rope trick and others during his visit to India [citation needed].
Referencesedit
^Confessions of a Regressionist: Is There a Life Or Time Other Than the Present? ISBN1475907427
^The Power of I Am: Creating a New World of Enlightened Personal Interaction ISBN1583941428
Ormond McGill's Bio at Hypnotherapy Training Institute
Ormond McGill Memorial Site
San Francisco Chronicle obituary (SFGate through Legacy.com)
at the Wayback Machine (archived March 17, 2013) (originally http://www.durbinhypnosis.com/mcgill.htm)
April 10, 2024
ormond, mcgill, ormond, dale, mcgill, june, 1913, october, 2005, stage, hypnotist, magician, instructor, considered, dean, american, hypnotists, also, writer, author, many, books, including, hypnotism, mysticism, india, 1979, encyclopedia, stage, hypnotism, hy. Ormond Dale McGill June 15 1913 October 19 2005 was a stage hypnotist magician and instructor who was considered to be the Dean of American Hypnotists 1 He was also a writer and author of many books including Hypnotism and Mysticism of India 1979 and The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism 2 Ormond McGillHypnotherapist stage hypnotistBornOrmond Dale McGill 1913 06 15 June 15 1913Palo Alto CA U S DiedOctober 19 2005 2005 10 19 aged 92 Palo Alto CA U S OccupationStage Hypnotist Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Other Attributes 3 References 4 External linksEarly life and career editBorn in Palo Alto California McGill became interested in magic as a child and was later considered legendary in magic circles 3 but first studied hypnosis in 1927 while still a teenager He wrote the seminal Encyclopedia of Genuine Stage Hypnotism 4 the acknowledged bible 5 of stage hypnotism in 1947 and continued to teach courses and lecture right up until a few days before his death He died in his native Palo Alto From 1947 to 1954 McGill performed hypnotism and magic under the stage name of Dr Zomb His Seance of Wonders show featured horror themed routines and costumed assistants typical of the midnight spook shows which were popular during that era He has performed in several stage shows all over the globe in the 20th century Ormond McGill also trained students for therapeutic applications through hypnotism McGill continued to collaborate with other colleagues including Gil Boyne whom he mentored and to teach hypnotherapy until his death in 2005 with Randal Churchill at the Hypnotherapy Training Institute Other Attributes editIn addition to his career as a world traveling magician and stage hypnotist McGill was also a skilled hypnotherapist and a student of Eastern mysticism He wrote between twenty five and forty books sources disagree on the total including such titles as Grieve No More Beloved about his afterlife contact with his deceased wife Hypnotism and Mysticism of India and his autobiography The Amazing Life of Ormond McGill McGill has revealed the truth behind magical events such as the Indian rope trick and others during his visit to India citation needed References edit Confessions of a Regressionist Is There a Life Or Time Other Than the Present ISBN 1475907427 The Power of I Am Creating a New World of Enlightened Personal Interaction ISBN 1583941428 Ormond McGill Biography Hypnotherapy A Client Centered Approach ISBN 1589800524 They Were Giants 2007 ISBN 0595871526External links editOrmond McGill s Bio at Hypnotherapy Training Institute Ormond McGill Memorial Site San Francisco Chronicle obituary SFGate through Legacy com Tribute to Ormond McGill at the Wayback Machine archived March 17 2013 originally http www durbinhypnosis com mcgill htm Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ormond McGill amp oldid 1182669582, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
