Having finished this little volume on the art of entertaining in the fields of psychology, I wish to call the attention of the reader to a few facts. They are as follows:

I am not presenting this as a volume of rare English. My attempt has been to make it clear and descriptive. With that end in view I have used the narrative in most instances, supplementing the story with explanations of why I did these things. It may be found that other stage hypnotists and mind-readers will differ with me when it comes to my method of production. That will indicate merely that they and I are both original. I warn you all that there is to be nothing gained by imposing anything dangerous or uncalled for upon your hypnotic subjects.

In my narrative and explanatory notes I have found it often necessary to repeat, as repetition at intervals not inconveniently close serves to keep before the mind of the reader the points upon which I wish to lay particular stress.

PROF. LEONID AS.

When I commenced the book just finished I intended to write upon hypnotism only, but I found that the opportunity was so much better to write upon the higher phenomena now than later that I added what is given as the Third part of this book.

As it stands. I feel satisfied that it is the most complete book on the art of entertaining in the psychic that has been presented to the public. I could not give you experience or talent in this volume, but I have supplied you with all other knowledge of the Hypnotic Show and the Psychic Entertainment.

If you seek an honorable profession, study, then apply!

PROF. LEONIDAS. Chicago, March 15, 1901.