Hyprov a freeing experience

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Mecci said the hypnosis is uplifting in a way.

“They just carry out my suggestions. It causes them to be free on stage.”

Mochrie said Hyprov involves no mocking of audience members, unlike some hypnosis shows.

“We don’t make fun of them. They’re part of our improv group. They’re there to perform,” he said. “You’ll never see us make them cluck like a chicken.”

He added that when the hypnosis ends, they don’t forget a thing.

“They’re aware the entire time. It’s just like everything Asad said sounded like a really good idea,” he said.

Mochrie and Mecci spoke to The Chatham Voice just prior to the start of the Canadian Tour. Mochrie was finishing taping Whose Line is it Anyway in Los Angeles, while Mecci was in Chicago, preparing to head to Halifax where a sold out Light House Arts Centre was awaiting them.

They had also recently wrapped up a 70-show stay off Broadway and were well received by critics and fans alike.

Mecci calls Hyprov “the ultimate interactive comedy show.”

Mochrie said it is also family friendly, although you do have to be 18 or older to get on stage.

Hyprov hits the Capitol Feb. 18. For tickets, see CKtickets.com.