 Quimby left his job as a watchmaker and followed Poyen's tour of New England for the next two years (1838–1840), studying to become proficient himself at applying mesmerism.Around this time Quimby encountered Lucius Burkmar, an uneducated youth who was particularly susceptible to hypnosis.Finding him useful to work with, Quimby and Burkmar developed a tour of their own.