Shawn Paulsen
Hypnotist  Author  Speaker

Hypnosis Show

Stage Hypnotist Shawn Paulsen, A.K.A. “The Amazing Hypnotist Guy” provides a contemporary, lively, upbeat hypnosis show that is perfect for Colleges, High Schools, Fairs, Corporate Events and Cruises. Shawn’s shows involve comedy and hypnosis. As a stand-up comedian for several years prior to starting in Hypnosis, he brings his own brand of comedy to the stage making his shows personality driven, interweaving his quick-witted humor with the comments made by his volunteers. He interacts with his participants and constantly takes their well being into consideration. As a result, Shawn’s shows are never dull, dry, or clinical. Audiences both young and old recognize and appreciate this important difference.

Shawn has performed at the Monte Carlo and Caesars Palace hotel and casino in Las Vegas Nevada and has been on Laughs TV, Me TV and VH1’s Undateable, as well as corporations like Microsoft and Fox Broadcasting.

What People Say

Shawn's entire life has been a series of ups and downs, culminating in signs and symptoms of an impending rare medical diagnosis. In his story, meant not as a pity party, but as a chance to inspire and motivate others to overcome, Shawn describes how he has learned to face adversity with his chin up. His hope is to show how one person’s stumbling blocks can be turned into stepping stones. Shawn wants to show others that life is just that—life—and it is fragile. We need to learn to live for every moment and not take even a second for granted. Shawn hopes to inspire others to step outside of their norm and enjoy the stars or the song of a bird or the faces of their loved ones, because things change in the blink of an eye. Shawn uses his sense of humor and his unique view of life to show others that when life isn't what you planned, make new plans.


Author

When life doesn’t go as planned…Make new plans! When a devastating event takes away the way of life you are accustomed to, you have two choices: Stop living or Start Planning!

In this memoir, Shawn Paulsen demonstrates how he has overcome his stumbling blocks and turned them into stepping stones on his journey through the misfortunes of life. Shawn’s story inspires and motivates others to overcome. He describes how he has learned to face adversity with his chin up by taking a comedic view of his malady and life.

He has shaped his life goal around making the best out of bad situations. From a dysfunctional childhood through a disabling illness that has left him mostly blind and deaf, he never gave up. He discovered new ways to fuel the passions in his life and share them with others.

What People Say

Speaker

With the realization that we only get one chance at this life; Shawn is determined to inspire and motivate others to overcome, and live for every moment. His hope is to show how one person’s stumbling blocks can be turned into stepping stones. As a speaker, Shawn’s authentic approach combined with superb content positions him as a top choice for many businesses and nonprofits.

Many people ask, “Why you?” He now simply responds, “Why not me?” Shawn hopes to propel others to step outside of their norm and enjoy the stars or the song of a bird or the faces of their loved ones, because things change in the blink of an eye.

What People Say

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Insightfully Unsighted

Influential People
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2020


            When you think of influential people, who comes to mind? George Washington, Charles Darwin, Sigmund Freud, or others from our history? Or are they current pioneers, artists, athletes, leaders? Are they the top 10 most powerful women? Or do you think of the most influential people in technology?            When you see a quote or recommendation from these individuals, you tend to listen because of who they are. The people in these positions have a lot of power to influence others, for good or bad. But that isn’t what this is about; it’s about you. I know what you’re thinking, ... read more