Hypnotic Swirl

The hypnotic spiral is a motion graphics video with a blue and light spiral that is disorienting and captivating. It is available in 4096×2160 (4K) resolution, and is ideal for hypnosis projects. The spiral can also be used to explore alternate states of consciousness and illusions. However, the origins of this video are obscure. It was developed by Charles Edward Cooke, a quack who wrote a book about the use of hypnosis.

The spiral induces trance when the subject looks at it. It is important to remember that the subject should see no abnormalities in the spiral, otherwise it will be difficult to induce a hypnotic trance. It is also important to remember that it is not necessary to use bright objects to induce trance. Several websites dealing with trance induction have hypnosis spirals for download.