Complete Hypnotism: Mesmerism, Mind-Reading and Spiritualism

Complete Hypnotism: Mesmerism, Mind-Reading and Spiritualism is a book by A. Alpheus, first published in 1903. This early 20th-century work offers a comprehensive exploration of hypnotism, mesmerism, mind-reading, and spiritualism, providing both historical context and practical instruction.

Alpheus traces hypnotic practice from ancient ritual through the work of figures such as Mesmer and Braid, then outlines methods for inducing hypnosis, including self-hypnosis, along with the stages and sensations of the hypnotic state. Topics such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and ethical concerns are examined with a firm insistence on clear thinking and healthy skepticism, making the book both a historical document and a practical manual of its era.