The hypnotist laughed, as the crowd shouted a thousand different ideas.
"Circus Animals!" "Clowns!" "Chickens!" "Monkeys" "Horses" "Pigs" "Acrobats' 'Lions!" "Elephants!" "Gorillas" and the like.
"Alright, alright, alright! So many good ideas! I think we will start with just one," he said loudly into the microphone. The crowd quieted down. The subjects stood frozen and unaware. He walked up to the front row, where a young man was staring intently at Jared. That young man really wanted to change Jared, and from experience, the showman knew that vengeful desire did make for the best shows. "Now you, young man, what is your name?" He asked holding the mic in the youth's face.
"Uh, Kyle, b-" he started to say, but he didn't want to volunteer.
The man put a top hat on Kyle, and continued, "Kyle, every show needs a Ring Master to direct the show. Now we'll start with you. Come down, and begin. Pick anyone of our volunteers, and create his new life as - what?"
"A circus gorilla - a big dumb ape," said Kyle walking up to Jared.
He whispered, "Jared, you big dumb ape, you hear me?"
"Not yet, but he will," said the hypnotist.
"Jared, you know Kyle. He's the ring master now. You have to do and become whatever he tells you. Understand, Jared?"
"Must obey Kyle," said Jared nodding his head in his trance.
"Okay, monkey boy," said Kyle, "First off, do gorillas wear clothing?"
Jared answered in monotone, "No, sir."
"Then why are you wearing clothing, Jared? You are a big ape, take off the clothing."
Jared looked confused for a moment. He was a big ape, where did this clothing come from. He pulled and tore at his clothing, ripping buttons, free, and soon he was naked and knuckle walking, as the crowd hooted, cheered, and laughed.