Charles Dickens' Hypnotic Obsession: Mesmerism & Mind Control

Dive into the bizarre and fascinating world of Charles Dickens' secret passion—mesmerism! In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy explores the literary giant’s obsession with hypnosis, his attempts to heal friends and family, and the eerie ways mesmerism may have influenced his most famous works.
Was Dickens truly gifted in mind control, or was he simply a believer in Victorian pseudoscience? Tune in to uncover the mystery!

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