1. The stage magician used mesmerism to make the audience believe that he could read their minds.
这位舞台魔术师使用催眠术让观众相信他可以读取他们的思想。

2. Mesmerism was a popular practice in the 19th century, with many people believing in its healing powers.
催眠术在19世纪很受欢迎，很多人相信它具有治疗的力量。