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38 HYPNOTISM.them individually, giving them a strong application,and if you cannot fasten their eyes in thismanner, ask them politely to leave the stage, asyou have not the time to devote to them and canonly use those who can be readily influenced.Then proceed and give a show, putting on thecataleptic state, hat pin and needle tests, cakewalk, boxing match, etc.A Hypnotic show to be a success must not beallowed to drag, but must be fast and fierce, withpositive demonstrations, warm enough to meltscepticism, and drive away a frost.Get the peoplewith you by being firm and gentlemanly butnot boisterous.Make a speech something like the following:"Ladies and gentlemen, I desire to state, thatHypnotism is and can be used in many ways,and it is especially good where surgical operationsare to be performed. Hypnotism is alsouseful in the treatment of nervous and functionaldisorders, such as rheumatism, neuralgia, tobaccoand morphine habits."I wish also to state that I do not want anybodyto come upon the stage to show that theycannot be hypnotized, as it is no honor. Thesame may be said of an idiot. Unsusceptibilityto hypnotic influence is not a sign of intelligence,however much your ignorance of the