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Animal magnetism

Animal magnetism also known as mesmerism, was the name given by the German doctor Franz Mesmer in the 18th century to what he believed to be an invisible [hhfgh[natural]] force exerted by animals. He believed that the force could have physical effects, including healing. He tried persistently but without success to achieve scientific recognition of his theories. The theory attracted numerous followers in Europe and the United States of America and was popular into the nineteenth century. For abo

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