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Is hypnotism real? If yes, how does it work? Can you give a real life example?
That's really interesting. How about the history of hypnotism? When did people first start using it?
Hypnotism has actually been around for centuries, but it wasn't until the 19th century that it began to be studied and used in a more systematic way. Franz Mesmer, an Austrian physician, is often credited with pioneering the use of "animal magnetism" to induce a trance-like state in his patients. Later, other researchers like James Braid and John Elliotson made important contributions to the study and practice of hypnotism.