This is the first time i've heard of that being possible on this boss i guess i can give it a try and see what results i get. It doesn't really make logical sense i can understand the first boss it's like if you look into it's eye then it casts it's spell on you but you look away and it's like avoiding medusa's gaze. If you turn around you'd still probably be set on fire by the fire covering the arena XD.

You could also report it to SE and ask them if it's a bug for an official word.