HARDWICK THEATER FIELD GUIDE
Mind Meets Mirth: Dan Candell’s Comedy Hypnosis at Hardwick Vineyard
An interactive, adult comedy-hypnosis show in Hardwick where Dan Candell guides volunteers onstage and leads the audience through a brief self-hypnosis experience—this guide explains what to expect.
Mind Meets Mirth: Dan Candell’s Comedy Hypnosis at Hardwick Vineyard.
Set inside Hardwick Vineyard & Winery, Dan Candell’s Comedy Hypnosis Show turns a night out into a lab for laughter and the unexpected. Candell opens with a brisk, myth‑busting introduction to hypnosis, then invites willing volunteers onstage and guides them through fast‑paced, unpredictable comedic scenarios—while also offering the audience a short guided experience in self‑hypnosis.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Volunteers Become the Show
Candell’s format is interactive: willing volunteers are invited onstage, guided into a hypnotic state, and become the engines of the evening’s comedy—creating unpredictable, laugh‑out‑loud moments for the room.
A Demonstration of Self‑Hypnosis
Beyond the jokes, Candell—who also works as a professional hypnotherapist—leads the audience through a short guided experience so everyone can relax and sample the power of self‑hypnosis.
Adult Comedy Without Embarrassment
The show is billed as adult comedy but keeps the emphasis on fun rather than humiliation: participants remain clothed, and any adult humor is typically aimed at the hypnotist rather than at volunteers.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
The evening moves quickly from myth‑busting opener to interactive set pieces. After a lively introduction about how hypnosis really works, Candell selects volunteers, guides them into suggestible states, and lets imagination dictate the outcome—resulting in a succession of surprising, comedic beats. The show closes with a short guided self‑hypnosis that invites the entire room to relax and witness what the mind can do.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who might want to sit it out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The show runs from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
No special equipment is required—this is a seated, indoor comedy event. Bring yourself and a willingness to laugh (and volunteer, if you want to take the stage).
The performance is presented by Hardwick Vineyard & Winery in Hardwick, Massachusetts.
This is an adult comedy show; expect adult‑oriented humor and an emphasis on fun rather than embarrassment. Participants who go onstage will remain clothed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is hypnosis onstage real?
Yes—the show includes genuine hypnotic induction and a short guided self‑hypnosis led by Dan Candell, who also practices as a professional hypnotherapist.
Do volunteers get embarrassed or asked to disrobe?
No—everyone keeps their clothes on; the show focuses on fun rather than humiliation, and any adult humor is typically aimed at the hypnotist.
Do I have to go onstage?
No—volunteers are invited. You can enjoy the show from your seat or raise your hand to participate if you’re willing.
How long is the show?
The event runs 6:00pm–7:30pm.
Who is presenting the show and where is it held?
The performance is presented by Hardwick Vineyard & Winery in Hardwick, Massachusetts, featuring hypnotist Dan Candell.
Will I get to try self‑hypnosis?
Yes—Candell includes a brief guided experience during the show so the audience can relax and experience the power of self‑hypnosis.