21. He also had a keen interest in alternative medical practices such as mesmerism and acupuncture. 22. In 2012, Howard won a British Composer Award for " Mesmerism ". 23. In 1844 Martineau underwent a course of mesmerism , returning to health after a few months. 24. Faria changed the terminology of mesmerism . 25. Franz Mesmer also played the armonica and used it as an integral part of his Mesmerism . 26. Nevertheless, he organized public lectures in which he spoke about literacy, mesmerism and theatre. 27. A former psychology student with a distinct interest in mesmerism , Mamiya obviously possesses extraordinary hypnotic powers. 28. Caswall wants to recreate mesmerism , associated with Franz Mesmer, which was a precursor to hypnotism. 29. A vein of mysticism runs through the story, and mesmerism and electro-biology are introduced. 30. James Braid then adopted the term hypnotism to prevent his work from being confounded with mesmerism .