Stage hypnosis is one of the few live shows where the audience is the cast, and that is exactly why this one has become a Myrtle Beach staple. Steve Falcon's Comedy Hypnosis Hour runs about an hour and a quarter and follows a simple and reliable formula: volunteers are invited on stage, guided into a relaxed state, and then led through a series of suggestions that produce the comedy. Nothing is scripted around them, so every night is different. The production adds sound effects, music and staging, so it plays more like a proper comedy show than a lecture on hypnosis, and the host's job is to keep the room laughing while keeping his volunteers comfortable. The show is performed at the Charles Bach Wonders Theatre in Myrtle Beach, and the 2026 season includes guest headliners alongside the regular program, namely Brenda Kaye, Sailesh and Richard Barker. The rating is excellent across nearly two hundred reviews, and the show is a good fit for adults and teenagers who want something different from a tribute concert or a family dinner show. It is intimate rather than huge, the pace is brisk, and the humor is driven by the volunteers rather than by crude material, which helps keep it an evening a mixed group can share.
How it works for the audience
You do not have to volunteer to enjoy it, and you do not have to be hypnotized to have a good time. Sitting in the audience is a perfectly good way to take it in, and many people prefer to. If you do want to take part, hypnosis depends on willingness and focus, and the host will usually look for people who are relaxed and responsive.
If you would rather not be picked, sit toward the back or the side and avoid volunteering at the start. People who are skeptical sometimes make the funniest participants, but it is entirely your choice.
Practical points
The show runs about seventy-five minutes, which makes it an easy early-evening or late-evening plan, and it fits around dinner without taking over the night. Confirm the venue address and parking when you book. Free cancellation applies up to twenty-four hours before the show. The 2026 season names guest headliners, and the exact lineup on a given night depends on the schedule, so confirm the date you want when you book if a particular performer matters to you.
Children should be judged individually; the material is aimed at a general audience but the format suits older children and teenagers best. Bring a card or phone for the ticket, arrive a little early to choose your seat, and remember that the show is a comedy first, so a willingness to laugh at your friends is the only real requirement for a good night.
Where it fits
A hypnosis night pairs well with a magic show on the same trip, since the two are very different even though they share a theater name. If you are building a few evenings of entertainment, a sensible mix is one big production show, one tribute or music night and one comedy night, with this show covering the comedy slot. It is also a good option for a group of adults on a golf or girls-weekend trip who want a lively evening without the commitment of a dinner theater.
What to expect
The experience
A seventy-five-minute comedy hypnosis show with sound effects and production value, where audience volunteers on stage provide the laughs. The 2026 season includes guest headliners.
Best time
Any evening it plays; easy to fit around dinner.
How long
About an hour and a quarter.
Tips
You do not have to volunteer; sit back or to the side if you prefer. Confirm the date if a guest headliner matters to you. Best for teens and adults. Free cancellation up to twenty-four hours ahead.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Adults and teens who want a comedy night built around audience volunteers.
- Families
- Best for older children and teenagers rather than young kids.
- Couples
- A funny, low-pressure evening that is easy to share.
- Pair with
- A magic show or a dinner out.
- Time needed
- About seventy-five minutes plus parking.
Good questions
Do I have to take part?+
No. You can enjoy the show from your seat. Volunteers are invited on stage and take part by choice.
How long is the show?+
About an hour and a quarter.
Who headlines in 2026?+
The 2026 season includes guest headliners Brenda Kaye, Sailesh and Richard Barker alongside the regular program. Confirm the date you want when booking.
Where is it staged?+
At the Charles Bach Wonders Theatre in Myrtle Beach. Confirm the address when you book.
Is it suitable for children?+
It is aimed at a general audience but suits older children and teenagers best.
