Marvels of Magnetism and Methods Old and New — L. H. Anderson (1896)

Originally published in 1896, Marvels of Magnetism and Methods Old and New by L. H. Anderson is a richly illustrated guide to personal magnetism, mesmerism, suggestion, magnetic healing, influence, and self-mastery.

Anderson brings older traditions of animal magnetism into conversation with late nineteenth-century theories of psychology and mental suggestion. The text considers confidence, focused will, controlled speech and demeanor, healing practices, social influence, and the deliberate cultivation of personal presence.

Period diagrams and engravings give the work much of its character, presenting magnetism as both a practical discipline and a visual system of instruction.

This Holographic Pagan Press edition preserves the unusual illustrations and historical character of the original in a substantial 303-page, large-format handmade volume bound with black binding tape.

Details

Title: Marvels of Magnetism and Methods Old and New
Author: L. H. Anderson
Original publication: 1896
Edition: Holographic Pagan Press
Length: 303 pages
Formats: Large-format handmade physical book or digital PDF
Binding: Black binding tape

Collector’s Note

A vivid late nineteenth-century document of mesmerism, mental science, and practical occultism. The language and claims reflect the speculative assumptions of its era, while the extensive illustration makes this one of the more visually distinctive manuals of personal magnetism.

The original 1896 copy has sold. Choose Physical Book for the handmade Holographic Pagan Press edition or PDF for the digital edition. The archived original may be viewed through the original-edition listing.