The future of hypnotism We need to look at the changes in the science of hypnotism over the last couple of decades to make a logical assumption as to its future. Skepticism As late as the 1980's, the level of skepticism was four times higher than it is today, with many clients seeking out hypnotists in secret. The prevalent fear was a concern over not coming out of the hypnotic state. That has subsided to less than 10% today. Awareness Over the last five years, mass media outlets have programmed, produced or published hundreds of positive reports on the benefits of hypnotism. Today, many corporations are offering hypnosis therapy to their employees. Stage hypnotists versus consulting hypnotists Fifteen to twenty years ago, approximately eighty percent of hypnotists were stage hypnotists or hobbyists - for entertainment purposes. Today those numbers have reversed, with eighty percent of hypnotists offering consulting hypnotism versus performing stage shows. Many hypnotists do both, as do I.