Licence summary
If you wish to show, demonstrate or perform a hypnotism act in
public, you must have authorisation from us.
Hypnotism for the purpose of having to apply for an
authorisation includes hypnotism, mesmerism and any similar act or
process which produces or is intended to produce in any person any
form of induced sleep or trance in which the susceptibility of the
mind of that person to suggestion or direction is increased or
intended to be increased. It does not include hypnotism, mesmerism
or any such similar act or process which is self induced.
There is no application fee.
You must comply with any conditions attached to an
authorisation.
Eligibility criteria
Applications will be assessed on the information provided which
should include details of the previous three performances carried
out.
Regulation summary
The main legislation covering this permission is the
Hypnotism Act 1952.
Application evaluation process
There are no formal consultation procedures in relation to
applications made. If it is considered necessary the application
may be referred to the our Licensing Sub-Committee for
determination.
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your
application is granted if you have not heard from us by the end of
the target completion period of 43 days.
Apply online
Apply for a hypnotism permit .
Downloadable forms and other documents
If you wish to complete an application by hand and return to us
by post, you can
download the application form.
Failed application redress
Please contact us in the first instance.
Licence holder redress
Please contact us in the first instance.
Consumer complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the licensee by you - preferably in the
form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked,
contact our Licensing Team.
Public Registers
Further
information can be obtained on the registers held by visiting
the
public registers page.
Trade Associations:
Agents Association
National Entertainment Agents
Council
Society for All Artists (SAA)
Contact Details
For more information contact our
Licensing
Team.
