Yes. I've got an open mind, but there are limits.
Trained in hypnosis, Freud abandoned the practice as he developed his own methods.
No, but they are enjoying using their imaginations in ways they probably haven't since they were children.
Stage Hypnosis can mean one of a few different things;
Yes! While it's common for people to close their eyes while being hypnotized, it's not a requirement.
Yes! Hypnosis is a natural state of mind that occurs in most people on a regular basis.
Hypnosis is a state of intense concentration or focused attention marked by increased suggestibility. The hypnotic trance state is created by way of an "induction". An induction is a way get the conscious mind to take a back seat and allow access to the unconscious mind.
Ah, the lucky "Sleepwalkers"...
It's not. There are plenty of well-studied and validated uses for hypnosis.
A partial list can be found on the "Services" page of Hypnotechs.com.