London Zoo keeper with magnetic eyes can hypnotise birds. Keeper Arthur Hopper of the London Zoo has made the interesting discovery that he has the power to hypnotise birds. Mr Hopper stays fixedly at the bird and soon a magnetic quality in his eyes begins to work. Although healthy and normal in every respect, the bird will lie down and rollover, though its eyes are still wide open. The bird is completely under the domination of Mr Hopper. Photo shows, the subject, the Chinese Ringed Neck Pheasant, lies down with eyes wide open, completely under the influence of keeper Arthur Hopper's magnetic eyes. 31 December 1937