Immensely versatile, Dr. James Mapes is equally at home on the stage, behind a lectern, or in front of a camera. Described by many as "futurist" he delivers a message of possibilities, passion, love, humor and adventure, reflecting the potential of the creative mind. James Mapes is a keynote speaker, management consultant, author and seminar leader. He is an ardent student of human behavior and communication.

After graduation from California State University, Northridge, in 1969, with an M.A. in Theater, he spent two years in Repertory Theater. He has been seen in more than 150 television shows and feature films, including "Good Morning America," CNN and Fox Family Television and as an actor in "Guiding Light," "Search for Tomorrow," "All My Children" and "One Life to Live."

His film credits include: "Sisters," "Three Days of the Condor," "Taxi Driver," "Star Trek VI: First Contact" and "Do You Wanna Know a Secret?"

James Mapes has presented his one-man hypnosis show, "Journey Into The Imagination," for more than 25 years. He was the first recipient of the prestigious, "Campus Entertainer of the Year" Award and was the first hypnotist to perform in a large venue on Broadway.

James Mapes was the director of The New York Hypnosis Center for twelve years. He has worked with the New York Police Department assisting in memory recovery, with professional athletes for sports improvement, with clients who have phobias, and with terminally ill cancer patients for pain control. As an extension of his clinical practice, he developed "Positive Self-Image Training," "Choices" and "Magic of the Mind." These three programs teach a systematic approach to achieving personal and professional goals. He is a certified hypnotherapist and holds a Ph.D. in experimental psychology.
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