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My Take
Paul McKenna interests me as a man who dragged hypnosis from the stage into the self-help mainstream. Starting with televised hypnotic spectacles, he steadily rebranded himself as a behavioral coach tackling smoking, weight loss, confidence and motivation through NLP and his own techniques. It is easy to be cynical about such figures, and skepticism is warranted, yet the commercial instinct and sheer persuasive energy behind his bestselling books are undeniable. Whatever one makes of the methods, McKenna understood that millions wanted practical tools for change, and he built a remarkable career meeting that demand.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul McKenna
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・マッケンナ
- Reading
- ぽーる・まっけんな
- Born
- November 8, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- hypnotist / television presenter / writer / entertainer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St Ignatius College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul McKenna born?
Born November 8, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Paul McKenna from?
Paul McKenna is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Paul McKenna do?
Paul McKenna works as hypnotist, television presenter, writer, entertainer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.