At 37, Paul McKenna is one of the world's most successful hypnotists. He returns to confound and amaze audiences following his best-selling gig at Woodville Halls, Gravesend, in May.

McKenna started as a radio DJ but then started studying eastern psychology and went on to develop his own brand of hypnotism.

He is best-known for his TV show The Hypnotic World of Paul McKenna, which drew in more than 12 million viewers and has now been seen in 42 countries.

He is also a brand leader in hypnotherapy in the UK, having sold more than one million tapes dealing with smoking, stress, confidence, sleep and slimming.

McKenna now spends a lot of his time in the United States where he was given his own primetime special entitled The World's Funniest Hypnotist.

November 15, Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Show, another chance to see the world's funniest hypnotist, Woodville Halls Theatre, Woodville Place, Gravesend, 8pm, £13.50, book 10 get 11th free, 01474 337774.

November 21 and 22, Paul McKenna, Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, 7.45pm, £12.50/£13.50, 020 8688 9291.

November 12, 2001 17:34

Joan Gardner