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NYGWPB.748.014
2 May 1748:32 (276)
For the Entertainment of the Curious. To be shown, The most
surprizing effects of phenomina, on electricity of
attracting, repelling, and flemmies force, particularly the
new way of electrifing several persons at the same time, so
that fire shall dart from all parts of their bodies, as has
been exhibited to the satisfaction of the curious, in all
parts of Europe. Electricity became all the subject in
vogue; Princes were willing to see this new fire which a man
produced from himself: And is tho't to be of service in many
ailments. To be seen any time of the day, from 8 o'clock in
the morning till 9 at night, provided the weather proves
dry, and no damp air (a company presenting) at the house of
Mrs. Wilson, near the Weigh House, in New-York, where due
attendance is given by Mr. Richard Brickell. As the stay of
this machine is but a short time in this town, those whose
curiosity excites them to behold those wonders, are desired
to give their speedy attendance.
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