"Under the Influence"

When hypnotist Janus played at the Opera House for three nights last month, people were able to see the lighter side of a subject that, to many, is viewed apprehensively and even feared. Janus gave a demonstration that would have dispelled the fears of even the most sceptical person. He stressed that nobody could be hypnotised against his will nor made to do things normally alien to him.

Our camera highlights the effects of hypnotism when practised in the field of entertainment.

After submitting to hypnotism while still in their auditorium seats, these men were invited onto the stage. As soon as they appeared, Janus put them into a sound sleep.

Janus Vroegryk

Going under!

Out!

This subject....

...was told to take a shower.

Keep the rest of your clothes on!

Now under the shower...

and dry yourself...

...the way mother taught you.

Now, dance!

Change to a haka.

That's enough. Go back to sleep!

There was quite a crowd on the stage who had submitted while in their auditorium seats. Anyone obviously under 16 was immediately awakened by Janus and returned to their places.

Preparing for the shower. At rear, the subject is attempting to hang his jacket on a sky hook.

Completely under.

Although complete strangers to each other, these subjects appear to be very friendly

A demonstration on how to stop smoking. After telling them he will give them an ordinary brand of cigarette, but it will taste nasty, Janus wakes them.

First puff...

...is horrible

Throw it away!

Janus put his assistant under

Goodnight everyone!

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 109 : July 11, 1963

"Under the Influence"