Epic Fail (Or Is It?) - Sword Swallower Hypnotises Self

A man was rescued by his wife after hypnotising himself in front of a mirror. 

Helmut, also professional sword swallower, was in a trance for five hours before being found. 

This is not the first time that Helmut's career choice has led toto a mishap.  Although not a stranger to piercings (see photo in source article), Helmut's first sword swallowing performance ended with a trip to the emergency room after he pierced himself with a 120cm sabre (that is called an extreme piercing). 

Apparently Helmut was learning hypnotism in order to improve his sword swallowing technique. 

Ahem.

All I can say is: Helmut quit while you are ahead, or, at least, while you still have one...


Source (including pic of Helmut) : news.com.au - http://www.news.com.au/world/hypnotist-accidentally-hypnotises-himself-in-mirror-for-five-hours/story-e6frfkyi-1225816925883