Franz Mesmer was an 18th-century physician and occultist who developed the theory of "animal magnetism," a precursor to modern hypnosis and mesmerism. He claimed that an invisible fluid force permeated the universe and could be manipulated to produce healing effects.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche situates Mesmer within the genealogy of Western occultism and energy work, treating his theories as proto-scientific attempts to map invisible forces that later traditions would call prana, chi, or magical current. His legacy appears as a touchstone for understanding how consciousness and material reality intersect—a core concern animating readings and spiritual philosophy on the show.
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