PVT. Lee Burchell of Lowry Field, Colo., a professional magician and hypnotist in civilian life, hypnotizes Pvt. George Bent Jr., also of Lowry Field. Bent sits relaxed in the chair and concentrates on Burchell’s finger as it circles in front of him, listening meanwhile to the command “Sleep” voiced by Burchell.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

PVT. Lee Burchell of Lowry Field, Colo., a professional magician and hypnotist in civilian life, hypnotizes Pvt. George Bent Jr., also of Lowry Field. Bent sits relaxed in the chair and concentrates on Burchell’s finger as it circles in front of him, listening meanwhile to the command “Sleep” voiced by Burchell.

United States. Army Air Forces · [ca. September 1944]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Hypnotism

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