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CORPOREAL MAGNETISM. Before concluding my instruction regard- ing the subject of the projection of personal magnetism, I wish to have a few words with you on the subject of what may be called “‘corporeal’’ magnetism. By ‘‘corporeal’’ is meant ‘‘pertaining to the body.’’ I use the term ‘‘corporeal magnetism’’ to indicate and designate the conveyal of personal magnet- ism by means of physical contact, as, for in- stance, by the touch of the hands, lips, etc.

It may be objected to that this term is needless, inasmuch as I have already con- sidered the phase of physical magnetism, or nerve-force, in connection with the general subject of personal magnetism. But, I an- swer, by ‘‘corporeal magnetism’’ I mean something different from mere physical mag- netism, or nerve-force.

The new term is far more inclusive, for, by ‘‘corporeal magnet- ism’? I mean the projection of the combined personal magnetism (physical and mental) 173 174 Personal Magnetism to the other person, over the channels of the nervous system of both persons, instead of through the ether as in the case of the ordi- nary projection of personal magnetism.

Note this distinction: Under the head of physical magnetism, I explained to you how magnetic healing treatments might be given by the use of the hands, the physical mag- netism passing over the nervous system of the healer, making the leap between the fin- ger-tips and the body of the other person.

But, in ‘corporeal magnetism”’ not only the physical magnetism or nerve-force, is so pro- jected to the other person, but at the same time ts also projected the mental magnetism. In short, the entire process of the projection of combined personal magnetism is per- formed, but the magnetism flows along phys- ical channels, instead of across the ether, to reach the other person.

I trust that you. clearly perceive this distinction, before we proceed further. That there exists this phase of personal magnetism, called ‘‘corporeal magnetism”’ cannot be doubted by the careful investi- gator. On all sides we may see evidence of the phenomena of this phase of personal mag- Corporeal Magnetism 175 netism.

In the hand-shake of the person is often conveyed the strongest kind of personal magnetism—in the touch of the hand is often found the strongest kind of emotional vibra- tions. In the kiss, and the contact of the cheek, are often to be found the most active form of emotional vibrations, as almost every- one knows.

In short, by bodily contact there may often be conveyed the most dangerous forms of sexual magnetism—and other forms of magnetism. I do not intend to say much regarding sex- ual magnetism in this book, but I would not be doing justice to my students if I failed to at least mention some plain facts, in passing.

I need scarcely remind my students of the powerful sexual emotions often aroused by a kiss, or touch of the cheek, or even the ‘‘hold- ing of hands’’—this knowledge is common to the race, although few understand the real nature of the phenomena.

Enough for me to say that the libertine generally realizes full well the powerful vibrations which may be conveyed in this manner, although he does not understand the scientific facts of the case —he has the practice well defined in his mind, although he does not understand the theory. 176 Personal Magnetism Young persons, especially young women, should be taught the danger of this form of magnetism, and should avoid allowing the physical contact which makes the same ac- tive.