Hypnotism, and Magnetism, Mesmerism, Suggestive Therapeutics and Magnetic Healing

This novella talks about the science of hypnotism and gives multiple methods for inducing hypnosis. It covers hypnotic sleep (also called Hindoo sleep / Hindu sleep), cataleptic rigid state, post-hypnotic suggestion, clairvoyance / second sight, self-induced hypnosis, magnetic healing, telepathy, and using suggestion and hypnotism to cure disease and addiction. There are several pictures of the techniques mentioned in action. The book gives information both on performing or entertaining with hypnotism as well as the possible spiritual aspects and healing properties of the methods listed.

Dr. L.W. de Laurence (full name Lauron William de Laurence, 1868-1936) was a writer of the occult and spiritualism. One of his most famous work is the Great Book of Magical Art and Hindu Magic (aka The Obeah Bible.)

This book was originally published in 1910.

Other works by this author include: The Sacred Book of Death, Hindu Spiritism, Soul Transition and Soul Reincarnation; God, the Bible, Truth and Christian Theology; The Magic and Occultism of India, The Wonders of the Magic Mirror, Hindu and Egyptian Crystal Gazing, Astral Auras and Colors.