mesmerism

1. However, people contained ( Continued) to believe in this process of "mesmerism" and it was soon realized that successful results could be achieved, but without the need for magnets and water.
   然而，人们不再相信这种麦斯迈术，并且很快意识到不需要磁体和水，也可以达到这种成功的结果。

noun

1. the act of inducing hypnosis

   Synonym:    hypnotismsuggestion