Snake Oil and Scams: How Conmen Built the West - History Collection
3. The Medicine Show Spectacle
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Medicine shows were a blend of spectacle and swindle that swept across the frontier. Charismatic hosts dazzled crowds with music, comedy, and magic tricks—all designed to create excitement before pitching their “miracle” tonics and...
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