The Law of Psychic Phenomena A working hypothesis for the systematic study of hypnotism, spiritism, mental therapeutics, etc.

CHAPTER IX.

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HYPNOTISM AND MESMERISM (_continued_).

Mesmeric Methods.--The Fluidic Theory.--Influence of the Mind of the Operator.--The Early Mesmerists.--Their Methods and their Effects.--Decadence of the Higher Phenomena under Braid's Methods.--The Causes explained.--Telepathic Powers developed by Mesmerism.--Mesmerism as a Therapeutic Agent.--Method of Operation recommended.--How to acquire the Power.--The Necessary Conditions of Success.--Will-Power explained.--The Fluidic Theory requires Revision.--Distinction between Mesmerism and Hypnotism sharply drawn.--Mesmerization of Animals distinguished from the Hypnotization of Animals.--Methods employed in each.--Tamers of Horses and Wild Beasts.--Dog-Trainers.--Primitive Man.--His Powers.--His Immunity from Harm.--Daniel.--The Adepts.--General Conclusions 105