EMPIRE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 439, 22 August 1928, Page 14

EMPIRE

PROF. D’ALMAINE, HYPNOTIST The interest taken in demonstrations of hypnotism was well evidenced last evening at the Empire Theatre, Dominion Road, when a large audience met to see Professor D’Almaine’s entertainment. Roars of laughter were heard for some considerable time at the antics of the hypnotic subjects. Laughter gave place to amazement, however, when the professor passed a sentence of 24 hours’ sleep on one man who had the audacity to challenge him. Some were of the opinion that this was only a trick, but nevertheless the man was put to sleep, and can be observed sleeping soundly any time to-day in a nearby shop window. He will be awakened promptly on the completion of the 24 hours this evening, in the sight of what will probably be a record audience at the Empire. In addition, Professor D’Almaine will give another demonstration of catalepsy and bloodless surgery, which apart from its medical significance, is extremely interesting to watch. * The humorous side of the programme will not be forgotten, and plenty of comedy is promised at the antics of hypnotic skaters, and men who imagine they are chorus girls. The chief pictorial attraction this evening is the mystery picture, “The Chinese Parrot.” starring Marian Nixon.