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18 Best Hypnosis Books

We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 18 best hypnosis books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.

Goal: Find the best Hypnosis books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best hypnosis books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

18 Best Hypnosis Books

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1

Hypnotherapy

by Dave Elman
2

My Voice Will Go with You

The Teaching Tales of Milton H. Erickson

by Sidney Rosen
3

Trance-Formations

Neuro-Linguistic Programming and the Structure of Hypnosis

by John Grinder
4

Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors

by D. Corydon Hammond Ph.D.
5

Instant Self-Hypnosis

How to Hypnotize Yourself with Your Eyes Open

by Forbes Robbins Blair
6

Monsters and Magical Sticks

There's No Such Thing As Hypnosis?

by Steven Heller
7

Trancework

An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis

by Michael D. Yapko
8

Close Your Eyes, Get Free

Use Self-Hypnosis to Reduce Stress, Quit Bad Habits, and Achieve Greater Relaxation and Focus

by Grace Smith
9

Essentials of Hypnosis

by Michael D. Yapko
10

How To Master Self-Hypnosis In A Weekend

The Simple, Systematic and Successful Way to Get Everything You Want

by Rick Smith
11

Hypnotherapy

An Exploratory Casebook

by Milton H. Erickson
12

Hypnotic Realities

The Induction of Clinical Hypnosis and Forms of Indirect Suggestion

by Milton H. Erickson
13

Reality is Plastic

The Art of Impromptu Hypnosis

by Anthony Jacquin
14

Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation

How to Harness the Power of Hypnosis to Ignite Effortless and Lasting Change

by Richard Bandler
15

Same Soul, Many Bodies

Discover the Healing Power of Future Lives through Progression Therapy

by Brian L. Weiss
16

The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson

Complete 4 Volume Set

by Milton H. Erickson
17

Training Trances

Multi-Level Communication in Therapy and Training

by John Overdurf
18

Trance And Treatment

by Herbert Spiegel

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Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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