Hypnotism: Is it Magic or Reality Most people know what it is. It has been seen on television and in movies, and the saying, "You are getting very sleepy" has become a widely used phrase. Hypnosis has almost always been thought of as a magic trick, but recent studies show that it is becoming more popular in medicine and everyday life. Hypnosis is defined as a state of mind where the body is more reactive …showed first 75 words of 2626 total…

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