Table of Contentsby way of introductionThe state of tranceSome are more suggestibleAsleep, or not asleep?The cataleptic testThe reluctant subjectNo rude awakeningIllusions, unlimitedMemory laneAfter the trance is overFor experts onlyInduction among friendsEstablishing rapportThe light tranceThe doubting subjectRemoving the doubtThe overanxious subjectA young subjectAn aid to educationThe deep tranceDetective workSelf-hypnotismAssorted helpful hintsOn stageThe opening speechThe audience is with youThe invisible cordThe critical pointThe chosen fewConfidence and controlEffective performanceEnding the showIf MESMER could have known!from cult to craftScorn's endHypnotism today. . . and tomorrowGlossary of terms as used in works on hypnotismSelected Bibliography