The hypnotist pointed directly at John.
"Would the man wearing a white t-shirt in back please come on down?"
John was shocked. He hadn't even raised his hand.
He didn't want to volunteer, but his kids started begging, so he relented.
"Alright, what's your name?" asked Mesmero.
"John."
"Now John, I'm going to put you into a trance. You might act a little strange, but don't worry, I won't harm you in any way."
John rolled his eyes, but stayed put as the hypnotist pulled out a strange medallion.
"Watch the pendulum. Nothing but the pendelum."
"You are getting very sleepy. You're eyelids are getting heavy. On the count of three, you will fall into a deep, deep sleep."
John was enthralled by the medallion. He was following it closely, but it was becoming difficult to keep his eyes open.
"One"
He barely noticed the man's voice. He only cared about the medallion.
"Two"
He was so tired. It was so hard to stay awake.
"Three"
Mesmero stopped swaying the gold coin. John slumped forward, completely hypnotized.
"Can you hear me?"
"Yes" droned John.
"Good"
"Now what should I turn you into to..."