Art the Clown is back at HHN 2025 and America's fear of clowns is exploding…
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BRADENTON, Fla. - Floridant -- With Art the Clown headlining Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights 2025, America's already complicated relationship with clowns is back in the spotlight. For many, this season of scares is entertainment—but for others, it's paralyzing.

Certified clinical and comedy hypnotist Marc Marshall, CPH, has seen this cultural phenomenon firsthand. Every Halloween season, his phone rings with desperate calls from people suffering from coulrophobia—the debilitating fear of clowns. And this year, thanks to Art the Clown's gruesome debut at HHN, he says the fear is spreading faster than ever.

"Clowns tap into our primal fear response because of their distorted features and frozen smiles," Marshall explains. "What Hollywood, horror creators, and even haunted attractions don't realize is that for some people, this isn't fun—it's trauma. And unless it's addressed, that fear grows worse every October."

Marshall specializes in helping people break free from fears, phobias, and trauma through the power of hypnosis. His clinical programs have helped people overcome lifelong anxieties, while his Hypnotic Hijinks of HypnoMarc comedy hypnosis show has entertained audiences nationwide. He is also the author of several books, including Perception Equals Reality and Your Search is Over: The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Soulmate.

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"Hypnosis can resolve these fear loops quickly," Marshall adds. "No one should live trapped by a phobia—especially not during a holiday that's supposed to be fun."

Suggested Angles for Media Coverage:

• Why Art the Clown is amplifying America's clown phobia.
• How media and horror attractions fuel subconscious fear responses.
• The science behind coulrophobia—and why it hits Gen X and Gen Y hardest.
• How hypnosis helps people overcome paralyzing fears before Halloween.

About Marc Marshall

Marc Marshall is a certified clinical and comedy hypnotist, author, and motivational speaker. With over 50 years of experience, he has helped thousands of people eliminate fears, manage stress, and unlock new confidence. His work spans trauma recovery, phobia resolution, pain management, smoking cessation, and stage hypnosis entertainment.

For media inquiries, interviews, or booking requests:
Email: info@hypnomarc.com
Phone: 908-377-0698
Website: www.hypnomarc.com