Under hypnosis, the volunteers found themselves in a series of absurd yet entertaining scenarios. First, they were transported to a sun-soaked beach, basking in imaginary heat. Then, they were suddenly behind the wheel of an imaginary speeding car, navigating invisible highways with reckless abandon. The absurdity continued as the hypnotized participants found themselves deeply in love with Colin Mochrie, reacting to him with starry-eyed adoration and over-the-top affection.

One particularly memorable scene involved a fictional half-koala, half-tiger creature that had tragically passed away. The volunteers, now fully immersed in their hypnotized state, mourned the fictional creature’s death at an emotional and exaggerated funeral, turning what should have been a somber event into one of the night’s funniest moments.

The concept of Hyprov—melding hypnosis and improv—proved to be a brilliant, if unconventional, pairing. While skeptics may question whether the participants were truly hypnotized or simply talented improvisers, there’s no denying the entertainment value of the evening. Whether real or just a well-played illusion, Hyprov delivered a night of unpredictable, gut-busting comedy that left Montreal audiences talking long after the final bow.