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West End Fair: Mr. Hypno brings his Magic Medicine Show

Prepare to be amazed. Prepare to laugh — and prepare to expect the unexpected when Stephen Christopher takes the stage at the West End Fair.

Christopher, of Stroudsburg, will perform his Magic Medicine Show at the fair several times each day. He’ll also present his “Mr. Hypno” several times during the fair’s run.

“For the Magic Medicine Show, I have an old western wagon and I appear there as the traveling snake oil salesman. I’m in character and I have my magic elixir potion,” he said.

With the help of his potion and props, he presents heavy doses of comedy, magic and fun.

“It’s enjoyed by the youngest of kids to teenagers to grandma and grandpa,” he said. “They love the Magic Medicine Show.”

Attendees should be sure to peek around the back of his wagon, for his “Museum of Oddities.” In it, he has a two-headed chick, a voodoo necklace with a monkey paw — and other side show curiosities. He’ll even deliver fortunes from a booth — just like a real life Zoltar.

A certified hypnotist, Christopher helps people break bad habits like smoking. But when he appears as “Mr. Hypno,” it is pure fun.

“I take a few minutes to tell what hypnosis is and dispel some myths,” he said. “And then I get 10 or so volunteers up on stage to get hypnotized. It’s hilarious as they go through some funny scenarios.”

Christopher stressed that volunteers are always in full control and won’t do anything against their will.

“The volunteers leave the show feeling empowered and energized.”

He’s taken “Mr. Hypno” to numerous resorts, colleges, amusement parks and other venues along the East Coast, and has appeared on TLC.

This will be Christopher’s first time performing at the West End Fair.

“I’m so happy to be at this fair. I’ve attended there as a guest for many years and I’m just so glad to finally be there because I know everyone is just going to have so much fun with this show,” Christopher said. “I love all the people there. The music and the festivities are fantastic. My Old West wagon is just going to fit in with the country vibe of the West End Fair.”

For more information, visit www.MrHypno.com and www.MagicMedicineShow.com.

Stephen Christopher, of Stroudsburg, will perform his Magic Medicine Show daily at the West End Fair, and also appear as “Mr. Hypno” during the fair’s run. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Stephen Christopher CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Stephen Christopher performs the Magic Medicine Show at an outdoor venue. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO