Episode 3 of 3

First Hetero-Hypnotization

When: 22 November 1841
Where: Braid's residence (city not specified in sources)
Part of: James Braid witnesses Lafontaine's demonstration and begins studying hypnotism

Braid performed his first act of hetero-hypnotization at his own residence before witnesses, including Captain Thomas Brown, on 22 November 1841.

After conducting experiments with self-hypnotization upon himself, Braid performed his first act of hetero-hypnotization at his own residence on Monday 22 November 1841, before several witnesses including Captain Thomas Brown (1785–1862). His first hypnotic subject was Mr. [name truncated in source]. The passages do not state the city of Braid's residence.

Sources

James Braid (surgeon) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30

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