A person who leads another into a state of hypnosis. A hypnotist will then give suggestions to the hypnotized person. If the purpose of the suggestions are to create a change in the hypnotized person’s behaviors or thoughts, the hypnotist is frequently called a hypnotherapist. If the purpose of the suggestions are to create a behavior in the hypnotized person that will entertain an audience, the hypnotist is frequently called a Stage Hypnotist.