Hypnosis Collection (page 3)

The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar. 1923. The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar is a short story by American author Edgar Allan Poe about a mesmerist who puts a man in a suspended hypnotic state at

Edgar Berillon, French psychologist, 1929
Edgar Berillon (1854-1948), French psychologist, c1929. Reverse of a medal struck to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Berillons (1854-1948)

Hypnotist mesmerising a patient, c1795

Hypnosis, 1889. Placing a patient under the influence of hypnotism, top, and releasing him from that influence, bottom. From The Illustrated Practical Mesmerist by William Davey. (London, 1889)

Hypnosis: introvision (power of looking into a body), 1889. The most practical and valuable aspect of supersensuous perception, is known as introvision

Jean Martin Charcot demonstrating hypnosis, 1879. Charcot (1825-1893), French neurologist and pathologist, demonstrating the production of hypnosis using beam of light from a magic lantern

Jean Martin Charcot, French neurologist and pathologist, 1893. Charcot (1825-1893) worked at the Salpetriere Hospital, Paris from 1862, and established a neurological unit there

Hypnosis subject suffering from imaginary toothache, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin

Subject going into a hypnotic trance, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot (1825-1893)

Subjects hypnotised by the sound of a gong, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot

Hypnotised subject in a state of catalepsy, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot

Hypnotised subjects attracted by a matchbox, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley giving a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot

Front cover of Trilby by George Du Maurier, 1894. Artist: George Du Maurier
Front cover of Trilby by George Du Maurier, 1894. The figure shown is the eponymous heroine, Trilby who, under hypnosis by Svengali, became a famous singer

Au Clair de la Lune : the power of hypnosis, 1894. Artist: George du Maurier
Au Clair de la Lune : the power of hypnosis, 1894. Trilby the tone-deaf! Who couldn t tell a C from an F!! giving a concert under Svengalis hypnotic influence. From Trilby by George du Maurier

Caricature of Franz Anton Mesmer, c1785. He is depicted as an ass hypnotising a female subject with a finger. In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de

Hypnosis, 1680. Experimentum Mirabile: a chicken hypnotised by its beak being placed on a line. From Physiologia Kircheriana by Athanasius Kircher. (Amsterdam, 1680)

Puysegur and Victor
PUYSEGUR demonstrating the power of suggestion with his subject Victor Race Date: 1784

Mesmer conducting a baquet in Paris
Franz Anton Mesmer (1734 - 1815), German physician and hypnotist, treating patients in a group, in a session which he called a baquet (named after the large vessel in the middle of the room)

Franz Anton Mesmer, 1734-1815. Viennese Psychiatrist Who Brought Forth The Theory Of Animal Magnetism. Engraved By Pannemaker-Ligny After Coffinaeu

Leonide Pigeaire
LEONIDE PIGEAIRE claims to be able to read blindfolded when she is magnetised : though accused of fraud, the question has never been resolved Date: 1837

Fantastic Adventures scifi magazine cover - The Golden Princess
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, August 1940 featuring The Golden Princess, story by Robert Moore Williams. A magical fantasy woman hypnotises two men. Date: 1940

FASSMAN, Josep Mir i Rocafort, named Profesor. Spanish psychologist and hypnotist. Poster of the show Fassman hypnostist of crowds

Donato Hypnosis
Donato, stage hypnotist, (real name Alfred Edouard Hont) performing feats with volunteer subjects

Mesmer Baquet Moral
Mesmers baquet-moral does for the soul what his regular baquet does for the body : vices are eradicated, virtues inculcated, thanks to the powerful forces it exerts

Mesmer Baquet
Mesmers octagonal baquet, showing how eight patients could sit round it and be cured of 8 different ailments simultaneously, from hydropsis to the stone

Experimentum Mirabile. From Athanasius Kircher Physiologia Kircheriana, 1680. Chicken hypnotised by beak being place on a line. Woodcut

Charcot lectures at La Salpetriere by Pierre-Andre Brouillet (1857-1914)
France - Lyon. HA

One Man Hypnotised / 1940S
A man in a white coat hypnotises a man in a suit. Date: 1940s

Mirville Demonstrates
M de MIRVILLE renders a subject incapable of movement by hypnosis Date: 1860s

Oudet Extracts Tooth
OUDET successfully extracts a tooth from a magnetised patient Date: 14 November 1836

Hervier Cures
Pere HERVIER magnetises a hysteric in church Date: 1784

Animal Magnetism / Faria
L abbe FARIA demonstrates that the feats of the mesmerisers can be achieved just as readily by simple suggestion Date: 1825

Hells Cures
Maximilien HELL effects cures using magnets, at Vienna Date: circa 1772

Mesmers Patients
Mesmers patients in padded Salle des Crises Date: circa 1780

Mesmers Baquet / Figuier
Mesmers baquet, Paris Date: circa 1780

Mesmers Tub Satirised
A satire on Mesmers tub Date: 1790

Hypnotising a Horse
MAGNETISING A HORSE At Lyon, Orelut and his colleagues claim to have successfully hypnotised (magnetised) a horse Date: 9 August 1784

Hypnotised Subject - 1
A hypnotised mental patient at La Salpetriere hospital, Paris, responds to a distressing suggestion Date: 1885

Mesmer Plans Lodge / 1783
Mesmer plans his Lodge of Harmony at Paris Date: 1783

Deslon & Franklin
DESLON fails to magnetise Franklin in demonstration before the official commission, Paris Date: 1784

Hypnotism - Luys
Dr Luys gives a demonstration at La Charite hospital, Paris Date: circa 1886

Hypnotism, the falling forward test Date: 1900

Hypnotised patient realising health Date: 1900

A Mesmeric Barrage by Heath Robinson, WW1
War Inventions Not Needed Now! William Heath Robinson imagines America in the field! 4. A mesmeric barrage crumpling up an enemy attack. Date: 1918

Hypnosis - St Petersburg
Hypnosis given as treatment in St Petersburg, Russia in 1905. Date: 1905

Trilby hypnotised by Svengali, illustration from Trilby, 1894 (colour litho)
XTD84242 Trilby hypnotised by Svengali, illustration from Trilby, 1894 (colour litho) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Light in the end of a spiral staircase

Sioux (Dakota, North American Plains Indians) War Dance: Usually 4 days of ceremonies before departure for battle. Ceremonies such as this induce a state of self hypnosis. Chromolithograph 1888

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"Hypnosis: Unveiling the Enigmatic Power of the Mind" Step into the world of hypnosis, where Charcot and Asylum Patients paved the way for understanding its mysterious realm. Like a rare black truffle, Tuber melanosporum, hypnosis holds an allure that captivates both skeptics and believers alike. From Animal Magnetism to satirical artwork, this intriguing practice has left its mark throughout history. The Puysegur's Magnetic Elm stands as a symbol of their groundbreaking discoveries in mesmerizing subjects into altered states of consciousness. Intriguing illustrations like "Marmottes administratives" from Le Pele-Mele (1906) shed light on how hypnosis was perceived during that era - a colorful litho capturing society's fascination with this phenomenon. Tomczyk Demonstrating PK showcases one woman's ability to harness her mind's power under hypnotic influence. Meanwhile, future life regression takes us beyond our current existence, exploring what lies ahead through hypnotic exploration. Barham's servant reveals how even those in service were not immune to the captivating effects of hypnosis. Group therapy using this technique has proven effective in healing minds and souls collectively. HYPNOSIS itself is an enigma - a word that evokes curiosity and intrigue while holding immense potential for personal transformation. Mesmer and Watelet laid the groundwork for modern-day practitioners who continue to unlock its secrets today. Puysegur and Victor stand as pioneers who delved deep into unlocking human potential through trance-like states induced by hypnosis. Their contributions have shaped our understanding of this powerful tool for self-discovery and healing.