By Carl Laning, TMN contributor In the early 1780’s, Dr. Anton Mesmer was the toast of Paris and much of Europe to boot. His process called “mesmerism” promised to cure “whatever ails you” using a mixture of magnetism, iron rods and a form of hypnosis. The good doctor was in high demand in the salons of the rich and famous. The composer and friend, Mozart,even had a character in one o...