Diagram of Ball
Note that 'B' is a shiny bead and 'A' is the handle handle. The subject was asked to focus on the bead or metal ball inside while suggestions were made. This two point focus helped to create the effect. - from 'Hypnotisme Et Magnetisme'
A Close Up
Boule Hypnotique Fournier - This was considered another way to induce hypnotisis without expending a lot of physical energy using passes.... thus preventing fatique for the busy practitioner.