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NYGWPB.748.015
9 May 1748:32 (277)
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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