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James Braid Discovers Animal Magnetism

James Braid witnessed Charles Lafontaine demonstrating animal magnetism at a lecture, where he became intrigued by the phenomena associated with it. Inspired by this demonstration, Braid began studying the subject fervently, which ultimately led him to develop the concept of hypnotism. This fascination marked the beginning of his lifelong commitment to understanding the mechanisms of consciousness and its influence over the mind and body, setting him on a path that would establish him as a key figure in the study of hypnosis.

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