Amazon.com description: Product Description: International Comedy Stage Hypnotist, Hypnotherapist and Past Life Regression Consultant Alan Bates “by Royal Appointment” is pleased to announce the launch of his autobiography “WIDE AWAKE”. This is the life story of one of the world’s greatest hypnotists – Alan Bates. We find him first as a young English schoolboy with just one aim in life – to have as much fun as humanly possible, and at whatever the cost. You should now be feeling the overwhelming desire to join Alan on his crazy adventure as he takes you through his tough yet crucially formative childhood. “Bates you are going nowhere in life!” (Head Teacher). Just how wrong can you be! From virtually no qualifications and no future to discovering his talents as an entertainer, we watch as Alan’s life takes an upward trajectory that takes him around the world – dining with royalty, ambassadors and high commissioners, even afternoon tea with the President of Malta – onwards and upwards to the very top of his profession. He’s been a toolmaker, disc jockey and broadcaster, cruised the Caribbean as ship’s casino manager – but meeting the rich and famous and enjoying the finer things in life paled on discovery of his true talent and vocation, the art of hypnosis. Skills were honed entertaining in tough back-street clubs before promotion to the giddy heights of theatre, television and, the ultimate pinnacle, the honour of royal performance. He had made it and had become one of the world’s greatest hypnotists. Read also about the life changing potential of hypnotherapy and the countless individuals whose lives have been improved and even saved thanks to Alan’s skills. And discover the ghostly and psychic side of life (and death). Journey back in time via tales of strange past life regressions. Hear also Alan’s disturbing first-hand accounts of exorcism, haunted houses, and a close encounter with a UFO. Most of all, this book will leave you feeling positive about life and reassure you that dreams can come true!