Charmed! 2026

Tomato, Tomatoe: Negotiating vocabulary
2026-01-17 , Coastal Main (hybrid)

Words are important in hypnokink. Both the common, basic words used when talking about it (or doing it), and the precise, specific language used for maximum effect whether you're a hypnotist or a subject. But simply choosing your words carefully isn't sufficient, when many of those words we frequently use can mean very different things to different people - or even when a given word is a hard limit. This lecture/group discussion is about how to bridge those differences in meaning with partners to improve your rapport, ways to be more flexible about the language you use, and why it's important to take the time to discuss what certain words mean beforehand.


Are you interested in this class being recorded / rebroadcast during the convention and for a limited period following the con?: Yes

Carneggy has been hypnotizing folks for a variety of recreational purposes for over 35 years, after a friend said 'hey, let me show you guys this neat thing I learned!' He's been part of a succession of hypnosis chat rooms and events, teaching individuals and classes at a variety of previous conventions. For those of you that talk to him online, he's not actually a muppet, honest.

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