A hypnotist who went viral on TikTok is opening up about his journey from struggles with depression to 'taking over the world'.
Fraser Penman, who describes himself as 'The world's most unique hypnotist', learned his craft by practising on friends in his local boozer.
After a childhood of bullying due to his albinism and struggles with mental health, Fraser dropped the pub tricks and turned to self-hypnosis to 'come back from suicide and depression.'
Now after giving talks in America and an upcoming 13-stop headline show at the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Fraser is using his gifts to become a Scottish sensation.
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Speaking with the Glasgow Times, the 28-year-old, from East Kilbride, said: "I got into hypnotism as a way to come back from suicide and depression.
"Growing up with albinism, I was severely bullied and had rocks thrown at me and all sorts. So, from the age of 14 to 23, I started to wear fake tan and make-up to try and fit in more.
"Then one night I decided to just self-hypnotise, and I went from having the plan to end my life to stripping off the fake tan and being where I am today and it's incredible.
"I've gone viral on TikTok a few times and done hypnosis on a bunch of social media stars including Rachel Spicer, Kerry Roamer and Ryan Sullivan.
"I also appeared on Gary Faulds podcast and hypnotised a host live on the radio too."
With a bunch of live shows coming in Bathgate, Largs and Edinburgh, Fraser talked more about what's on offer.
The rising star, who is also a mentalist, certified clinical hypnotherapist and keynote speaker, reads people's minds, carries out predictions on the audience and hypnotises attendees live on stage amongst many other wonders.
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Since performing his hypnotism live on stage, Fraser has learnt to find a home in performance and beauty in difference.
He said: "I've realised that my albinism is what sets me apart from the rest.
"When I'm on stage, I'm not worried about what people think of me. The stage is home, and it's the best drug in the world.
"I find that clients and the audience come to me after hearing about my story and they leave my shows with smiles on their faces.
"I share my story on stage and that can make such a difference to people at my show."
Since coming through the ranks himself, Fraser hopes his success has spread a message of hope to others facing struggles similar to his own.
He added: "The golden nugget is that I had a lot of things not going for me and I did it, and I hope people take that as inspiration.
"I was the kid in the corridor that no one knew, and my voice was listened to, so if you have a dream don't let anyone tell you can't do it.”
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