Hidden Depths: The Story of Hypnosis

The world of hypnosis is both fascinating and strange. Its history is littered with quirky individuals, remarkable stories and bizarre incidents. In Hidden Depths, Robin Waterfield brilliantly explores this world, taking us on a mesmerizing adventure through the terrain of the mind. As he builds a comprehensive picture of this unusual art, other issues are raised, for example, the relationship between the predilections of society and the popularity of hypnosis. Waterfield's careful analysis casts new light on the numerous historical controversies and applications of hypnosis and reflects on its continued presence in contemporary advertising, media, and popular culture. With a deft and witty touch, Hidden Depths brings the characters, the science and the psychology, the drama and the dreams magically alive. Book jacket.

Robin Waterfield is the author of more than twenty-five books, ranging from children's fiction to biography and translations of Ancient Greek texts. He is currently Writer-in-Residence at the University of Sussex