It’s always fun to have a theme for a party. But at times some people won’t put in much effort to dress up - so it falls on the hosts to cover for that. An easy way to deal with guests who arrive out of costume is to have a range of costumes and accessories available and then require them to “go change” when they arrive. Once people are in costume they’re usually more relaxed and willing to be playful in other ways. It can seem like a bother at the start but costume parties and masked balls are huge fun.

Not one person in the room had experienced a hypnotist show live before and had no idea what to expect. A group of blokes on a Bucks day is surely a tough room. Gerard’s professionalism and guidance provided everyone a safe and comfortable environment to experience what it meant to “go under”. The guys who went under were hilarious and treated the others to a great show! Exceeded expectations! Ben Finnegan

Lots of hypnotists won’t do these but I will. Small shows for small groups at your home. Whether you are having a group of friends over for a special occasion or simply to hang out, you can have some extra hypnotic fun. To be fair I don’t want to block out a premium weekend night for a small show because obviously the bigger shows are my main “thing” where I earn a living. But small shows have their place, and are great for everyone if the timing suits. So if you want a morning show or afternoon event that leaves me time to get to my main evening show, I’m in.

I have always wanted someone to have a pyjama party sleepover event for grown-ups with a fancy dress and hypnotist party show theme. This would be huge fun. Imagine your mates all in various frumpy (or not) pyjamas and nightgowns. Have the show with a bunch of bean bags and pillows instead of chairs. Call me - I’ll be there!

I came across these terms for the first time in 2010. I’m sure they date back a long time, but basically they are the same thing as hens parties, stag nights, bucks parties etc. An excuse to go out and have fun with the the soon to be bride or groom and to indulge. I have even seen the term “bux night” used. Whatever you call it the idea is to have fun and be just a little bit irresponsible in anticipation of settling down after the wedding. When I do shows for these events they seldom contain any R-rated material.

Yes, you can have a show in your lounge room. Sometimes it is the best option for smaller events. If you can squeeze everyone in, I can work with that and you’ll have a great time. I have done this now so often for private parties, hens’ nights, and stag dos that it is second nature. The room matters so much less than the people. A bunch of friends in the mood to party makes for a great show.

I found Gerard online and, although I had never seen him in action, recommended him to a friend who was looking for something fun and different for his wife’s 30th birthday. Gerard was fantastic! A very entertaining hour followed, with a lot of laughs from the audience and antics from our hypnotised friends. It definitely made for a very unique and fun entertainment for us all! Toni Ossher Gerard V Gerard V is a comedy hypnotist entertainer based in Australia and New Zealand. He does shows for companies, clubs and charities where he works live on stage with audience volunteers that he has never met before.

I found Gerard online and, although I had never seen him in action, recommended him to a friend who was looking for something fun and different for his wife’s 30th birthday. Gerard was fantastic! A very entertaining hour followed, with a lot of laughs from the audience and antics from our hypnotised friends. It definitely made for a very unique and fun entertainment for us all! Toni Ossher Gerard V Gerard V is a comedy hypnotist entertainer based in Australia and New Zealand. He does shows for companies, clubs and charities where he works live on stage with audience volunteers that he has never met before.

I stumbled across Gerard’s name through Google. I was hosting a family gathering and was looking for some entertainment the whole family could enjoy. We were all blown away by Gerard’s performance, he was outstanding. He had my entire family from my 12 year old cousin to my 75 year old uncle crying in laugher. His interaction and carefree approach made us all feel comfortable and the show was hilarious. Gerard is an outstanding performer and he was gracious with his time, staying to mingle and to chat after the show. I would highly recommend booking Gerard, and there is no doubt we will get him out to perform again.

I stumbled across Gerard’s name through Google. I was hosting a family gathering and was looking for some entertainment the whole family could enjoy. We were all blown away by Gerard’s performance, he was outstanding. He had my entire family from my 12 year old cousin to my 75 year old uncle crying in laugher. His interaction and carefree approach made us all feel comfortable and the show was hilarious. Gerard is an outstanding performer and he was gracious with his time, staying to mingle and to chat after the show. I would highly recommend booking Gerard, and there is no doubt we will get him out to perform again.

This morning I did a show for 20 people, a small private gathering. M’s 30th birthday party. In a lounge room. The crowd was lovely, the volunteers fantastic, and the whole event was joy. Having focused so long on bigger events, I had forgotten how much fun a small show can be. Yes I do love doing shows for large crowds, with sound, light, stage etc. the whole nine yards. But this cosy kind of show, I love that too. It is the people that make the difference.