During public performances,hypnotists attempt to show that hypnosis is "real" by demonstrating its special powers.However,what most audience members fail to realize is that many of the phenomena can occur without receiving hypnotic suggestion.In these presentations,the hypnotists are most like
A)acrobats and circus performers.
B)persons with ESP abilities.
C)magicians and illusionists.
D)con artists.

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Hypnotists who attempt to show the special powers of hypnosis during public performances are most akin to magicians and illusionists who use sleight of hand and other tricks to create the illusion of magic. Many of the phenomena that occur during these performances can be explained through suggestion and the power of the mind, rather than the hypnotic state itself.

During Public Performances,hypnotists Attempt to Show That Hypnosis Is "Real