SORDID hypnotism shows which trick volunteers into showing off their private parts were taking place across East Lancashire, it was revealed.

The dirty displays were in front of packed crowds in pubs and clubs. The shock revelations were made by Blackburn hypnotist Michael Moon who was determined to stamp out the smut from his profession.

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