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therapeutic use of hypnosis. However for those with an interest in history we can often find ideas of antiquity which are still current in our present time. The work of Faria demonstrates the scientific advances which Faria made regarding the nature of hypnotic suggestion and the variations of trance induction. Further Resources: Carrer. L. (2006) Jose Custodio de Faria: Hypnotist, Priest, Revolutionary. Trafford Publishing. S. Sharma (1979) ‘L’Abbe de Faria: His Life and Contribution.’ In Burrows et al. Hypnosis 1979: Proceedings of the 8th International Congress of Hypnosis. Holland: Elsevier. Vas. L. S. R. (2007) Abbe Faria: The Life of a Pioneer Indian Hypnotist and His Impact on Hypnosis. Broadway Book Centre. Documentary: In Search of Abbe Faria YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mdL24UOXVs Abbe Faria Website by Dom Martin www.abbefaria.com Edward S. Gardner Hypnotherapist Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom E mail:[email protected]