As nouns the difference between hypnotist and mesmerist
is that hypnotist is a person who uses hypnotism to induce hypnosis in someone, either for entertainment or therapy while mesmerist is one who mesmerizes.
hypnotist
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A person who uses hypnotism to induce hypnosis in someone, either for entertainment or therapy.
Synonyms
* hypnotizer