Hi, I’m Dave Arnold – a Certified Hypnotherapist, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Suicide First Aid Instructor… and yes, a magician! Rumydion Eclipse is the culmination of everything I’ve learned (and continue to learn) to empower individuals and communities to unlock their potential, break through barriers, and create lives filled with meaning.

Not too long ago, life looked very different for me. I was in a dark place—hopeless and lost. Back then, I was working as an electrician, never imagining the path I’d eventually take. But change was not just possible—it was essential. Step by step, I rebuilt my life. Along the way, I reconnected with something I’d loved as a teenager—magic—and yes, that officially makes me a nerd…but I can live with that! I discovered new passions for hypnotherapy and mental health education stemming from my lived experience so that I could make it my mission to help others. 

The hardest chapter of my life became the spark for an incredible journey. While studying psychotherapy, I stumbled into the world of hypnosis. I was skeptical at first—but the transformations I’ve witnessed since have left me endlessly inspired. I’m not surprised anymore… just deeply moved every time I see someone’s life shift for the better.

Today, I work with the mental health charity Mind, designing and delivering bespoke workshops that educate, inspire, and captivate. My unique approach blends evidence-based mental health training with the art of magic—using illusions as powerful metaphors for resilience, perception, and change.

Whether I’m using hypnotherapy with individuals or groups, training in Mental Health at schools or businesses, or using a magic trick to spark a conversation about hope, my mission is the same: to show people that change isn’t out there, it’s in you, waiting.