by JONATHAN MILLER Sleight of Hand
Healing by the laying on of hands is probably as old as civilisation. Perhaps the most infamous practitioner of this was the Austrian healer Mesmer, whose name became synonymous with the vibrating trances of his wealthy 18th-century clients-even Mozart poked fun at his antics.
Jonathan Miller traces the history of this colourful technique including the medical cures of Christ, the so-called Royal Touch, and the effects of faith on modern medical treatment.
... it Is luxurious to have something as bright and beautiful and dependable as The Body in Question (THE GUARDIAN) Executive producer KARL SABBAGH Producer PATRICK UDEN