In this series, he took a look at some historical novels of the ghost confrontations published in the newspapers. In this edition, I was visiting Melbourne Sias, where the practice of mockery was offered.
Mockery
Before diving in the article, we first need to look at a brief history of ridicule.
Photo source: The public domain
Friedrich Anton Missel was known for photographing a somewhat controversial theory called animal magnetism. It was believed that an unknown force affects humans. Mesmer claimed that the energy of the human life himself was a kind of magnetic fluid. Then this liquid is affected by the gravity of heavenly things, in the same way that the gravitational pulling of the moon affects the tide and the low islands with the ocean. He felt that other invisible forces such as magnetism can have a similar effect on humans.
He claimed that if the person’s life is not properly balanced, this may cause their illness. As a doctor, he began to use the magnet to restore balance to the field of his patients’ life. After some time, he stopped using the magnet and I believe that instead he can use the magnetic force from his body either by waving his hands on his patient or by placing it on the patient’s body. Soon the work circuit is submitted as a group of patients sit in a circle with Mesmer Leading, who was wearing a purple robe using a metal rod to help heal his patients.
Photo source: Josse/Scala, Florence
While Mesmer claimed that he was able to see what some described as great results, in 1784, the French King Louis XVI formed an official committee to assess the scientific claims of Mesmer. The committee, which included prominent names such as Benjamin Franklin, decided that there is no evidence indicating that the theory of Mesmer about magnetism was behind the results and was more due to the imagination of the patients concerned.
Although the magnetic theory of animals is doubtful today, it is Mesmer’s methods that laid the foundations for the future on hypnosis, suggestion and the situation, so it may not be crazy as it was made? In some respects, the effect of believing in the sorry for the emergence of risk.
Mesmerio SEANCE
The following article has been published May 8, 1889 at Adelide Advertiser
Mesmerio SEANCE.
According to a request presented by Mr. Kennedy, a large number of medical doctor had a special design last Friday, saying that the body of the ball is well full, and among the attendees present. Sir William B. Robinson. From those who were chosen by a committee, from among the following masters: -DRS. Lloyd, Ryan, Crowth, Jameson, Lillen, Hyilite, Parker, Die, McMulin, Robinson, Yoser and Mayer.
Seven topics were presented to the public, and Mr. Kennedy began his experiences as in the evening, and the doctors closely follow all his movements. Repeated theme pulses were examined, which, together, recorded 120 attunes. Through their direction, their needles were heading to a different
Parts of the body were adopted without the slightest sign of pain, and other severe tests, such as the finger of the eyeball and the lights died in front of the eyes, by doctors. Topic eyes are found to be a little reasonable. Mr. Kennedy explained that he touched, and this was not completely able to control. Some interesting experiences were given with themes in the degrees of priesthood, who also examined doctors closely. Mr. Kennedy showed his strength to his subjects by giving strong medications – in one boom about six times the normal dose of Cobiviviva, as well as large quantities of quinin. These medications were taken without any clear effect, while the topics were made to take a group of salt, hot pepper, cod liver oil, kerosene oil with a clear taste, and nausea in this case that was revived in the will, and they were ideal in the experiment, and they were perfectly satisfied. Good faith, without any shameful whatever. After that, I was given a vote than Mr. Kennedy and closed the procedures.
What I personally find annoying about this account is the use of drugs, eyebrow finger and needle management. Although all the participants were clearly prepared, one must assume that such activities will certainly not be allowed to happen in the day and day of today.
So what do you think of luxury? Is it a risk or just a very strong force for the suggestion?
Reference
Psychological research conducted by WF Barrett, Professor of Experimental Physics at the Royal College of Science in Ireland, 1873-1910
Magnetic hypnosis, risk, personal magnetic, personal influence by ELMER E Knowles 1026
https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history/2019/03/was-this-hypnotic-health-craze-n-labore-hoax-or-a- Medical Authority
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