the air loom was a mind control device capable of remotely manipulating and influencing the thoughts of its intended victim. | the air loom was surrounded by barrels that fed noxious gases through oiled leather pipes into the main body of the machine. | the air loom used recent developments in gas chemistry and the little known effects of magnetism or mesmerism to create magnetically charged air currents that could be directed toward its victims. | james tilly matthews late 18 th century air loom art trending on artstation by zdzisław giger 