David Snyder – SpyCraft

SpyCraft by David Snyder is a four-day training in the psychology of human interaction. It moves from foundational rapport and influence models to language patterns, state control and advanced framing techniques.

The downloadable course includes videos and PDFs, with demonstrations and practice exercises supporting the training.

Skills developed in SpyCraft

• Understanding non-verbal cues and body language.
• Techniques for improving persuasion and influence.
• Strategies for effective covert communication.
• Methods to enhance observational skills.
• Insights into psychological manipulation tactics.
• Tools for developing advanced interpersonal skills.

Who SpyCraft is for

SpyCraft is aimed at people who want to approach conversations, sales, relationships and negotiations with a better understanding of how influence works. Its examples include recognizing signs associated with deception, attraction and aggression, as well as using verbal and nonverbal cues to build rapport.

The four-day SpyCraft training

The curriculum progresses from models of human behavior and rapport to exercises in language, emotional connection, authority and reframing.

Day 1: Strategic influence and rapport with David Snyder

David introduces the I-3 Model—Identity, Intelligence and Influence—as a framework for human behavior. He also presents the Universal Persuasion Protocol as a foundation for ethical influence.

The session examines the Four Pillars of Hypnotic Acquiescence: Authority, Attractivity, Affinity and Acquiescence. It then explores the Rapport Continuum and its people-reading heuristics, three levels of Power Rapport, and introductory neurological bridging and state-control techniques.

Day 2: Influence and people reading with Chase

Chase discusses the brain and evolution in relation to responses to influence, then introduces 6MX Skills for reading behavior and body language. The day also covers elicitation techniques for drawing out information without making the purpose apparent.

Linguistic exercises address embedded commands, behavioral entrainment, gestural referencing and the use of confusion to interrupt and redirect attention. Practice combines language patterns with nonverbal cues.

Day 3: Hypnotic patterns and emotional bonding with David

David presents the seven psychologically powerful language patterns and the Fantastic Four, a set of unconscious influence methods associated with hypnosis. The Emotional Bonding Checklist addresses emotional resonance, while the Resistance Removal Formula focuses on internal objections.

The session also introduces the Three Magic Questions for building liking, trust and connection, followed by proxemic hypnosis and nonverbal influence using body language and spatial awareness.

Day 4: Authority, frame control and objections with David and Chase

David and Chase cover advanced confusion techniques, including a CIA wristwatch demonstration, and practical applications of Cialdini’s principles. They introduce the Authority Assessment Protocol, the FATE Model for interpreting behavior through evolutionary triggers, and the Discipline and Pendulum Principle for emotional states and decision pathways.

David then connects state control with frame control and discusses authority, authenticity and charisma. Named techniques include Master and Commander, the Rockstar Meta-Frame, the Open Heart Trust Trigger and the 4-Fold Meta Frame for dating and sales.

The final material covers Renegade Reframing for addressing beliefs in ordinary conversation and 14 patterns for responding to objections.

Verbal and nonverbal influence

Across the training, hypnosis and conversation-level persuasion are presented alongside observation of behavior and emotion. The course places these tools in business, relationship and social contexts, with an emphasis on awareness and ethical influence.

About David Snyder and Chase

David Snyder is a hypnotherapist and NLP master trainer who has taught personal change, influence and covert communication for decades. Chase focuses on behavioral techniques, evolutionary psychology and authority.

Frequently asked questions

What does David Snyder’s SpyCraft cover?

The course covers rapport, people reading, persuasion, hypnotic language patterns, emotional bonding, authority, frame control and objections. David Snyder and Chase teach across four days of training.

Who is SpyCraft designed for?

The training addresses conversations in business, sales, coaching, negotiations and personal relationships. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced communicators.

Do I need experience with NLP or hypnosis?

No prior NLP or hypnosis experience is required. The course introduces key concepts before moving into more advanced techniques.

What materials are included in SpyCraft?

The downloadable materials include videos and PDFs. The training also features demonstrations and practice exercises.

How does SpyCraft approach ethical influence?

The course presents its influence techniques around ethics, consent, trust and mutual benefit rather than coercion.