Hypnotism Authorisation

Under the Hypnotism Act 1952 (opens in a new window) if you wish to show, demonstrate or perform a hypnotism act in public, you must have an authorisation from the Licensing Authority if the show, performance or demonstration is to be in a premises within the area of the Local Authority.

Guidance as to how to apply this legislation is contained in the Home Office Circular 39/1996 (pdf, 135kb) (opens in a new window) . The guidance states that there are certain conditions that should be attached to any consent.

• Hypnotism authorisation in North Dorset

  If you wish to show, demonstrate or perform a hypnotism act in public in North Dorset you must have an authorisation from us as the Licensing Authority.

• Hypnotism authorisation in West Dorset

  Consent of the local authority is required to give an exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism on any person in connection with entertainment to which the are admitted by payment or otherwise.

• Hypnotism authorisation in Weymouth and Portland

  Consent of the local authority is required to give an exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism on any person in connection with entertainment to which the are admitted by payment or otherwise.

• Hypnotism authorisation in Purbeck

  Consent of the local authority is required to give an exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism on any person in connection with entertainment to which the are admitted by payment or otherwise.

• Hypnotism Authorisation in Christchurch

  Consent of the local authority is required to give an exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism on any person in connection with entertainment to which the are admitted by payment or otherwise.