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Hypnosis Volunteers Must Be Vaxxed For Sandy Springs Show: Report

Hypnotist Asad Mecci and comedian Colin Mochrie will perform Jan. 14. Anyone wishing to be hypnotized during the show needs a COVID vaccine.

Hypnotist Asad Mecci and improvisational comedian Colin Mochrie, who is known for his work on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" combine their talents for a show called "Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis​."
Hypnotist Asad Mecci and improvisational comedian Colin Mochrie, who is known for his work on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" combine their talents for a show called "Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis​." (Peggy Bayard/Patch)

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required for aspiring participants at an upcoming Sandy Springs comedy and hypnosis show, according to a report.

Hypnotist Asad Mecci and improvisational comedian Colin Mochrie, who is known for his work on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" combine their talents for a show called "Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis." The show is Jan. 14 at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are available here.

Mecci will hypnotize some audience members as part of the show; The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports anyone wishing to come up on stage to be hypnotized must show their COVID-19 vaccination card and proof of a negative COVID test. They also must register in advance instead of being chosen randomly, the report said.

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