Is this really hypnosis?



What is the explanation for his hands moving automatically?

Is this published anywhere?
Is there any source where similar "tricks" are published?

Thank you!

He says it is simple and you should just try it.

Having a friend willing to lift his hands slowly is a good start.

"Arm levitation" is a standard hypnotic technique. I haven't seen it done like that, though, and I suspect there's something else going on too.