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Franz Anton Mesmer is often

considered the father of hypnosis,

although his work was primarily

preoccupied with energy.

In 1774, Mesmer began

experimenting with magnets in

order to produce an artificial pull.

He instructed a patient to drink a

concoction containing iron and

then used magnets to interrupt the

flow of energy that was adversely

affecting his patient.