“Everyone who is interested in hypnosis, memory, and eyewitness testimony should read this book. ”

—Contemporary Psychology


“The use of hypnosis in the judicial system has created a massive tar baby that can cause serious complications for even the most accomplished expert. Scheflin and Shapiro ease the reader into the salient issues and provide practical tips for negotiating the treacherous web of legal embranglements. This combination of riveting prose and comprehensive scholarship make Trance on Trial required reading for psychotherapists and attorneys concerned with any aspect of hypnosis in the courtroom. Moreover, studying this book prior to practicing hypnosis will prove prophylactic for practitioners in this age of litigation.”

—Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D., Director, Milton H. Erickson Foundation