Since the time of Mesmer the use of hypnosis has been characterized by criticism, misrepresentation, exploitation, and temporary revivals of its application scientfically. During recent years numerous texts have appeared in the book market under various titles. Hypnosis is now in one of its more popular periods of development.

The present book, written by an expert hypnotist, describes a number of different methods for inducing hypnosis and autohypnosis explaining the techniques in detail, and advances a theory of the phenomenon which will be of interest to students of mental processes. The book should be of practical value to psychiatrists engaged in the programs of psychotherapy, rehabilitation, and other personality studies