Hypnotism Made Plain

In Hypnotism Made Plain, Maynard Shipley demystifies hypnosis by presenting it as a psychological process grounded in concentration, expectation, imagination, and suggestion. He chronicles its evolution from early theories by Paracelsus and Franz Mesmer to the contributions of James Braid and Émile Coué, illustrating its transition from mysticism to a recognized field in psychology and medicine. The audiobook explores various methods of hypnotic induction and examines key concepts such as autosuggestion and the influence of suggestion in broader societal contexts. Narrated by Eleesha Lewis, this concise classic provides both historical insight and practical instruction on the understanding and practice of hypnotism in the early twentieth century.