Messmer (Éric Normandin)

Messmer, whose real name is Éric Normandin, is a Canadian hypnotist and performer. Born in 1971 in Saint-Césaire, Quebec, he adopted the stage name Messmer in homage to Franz Anton Mesmer, a pioneer in the field of hypnosis. He is known for his work in popularizing hypnosis and has traveled the world performing as a 'fascinateur'.