Upcoming Events and Announcements
Origin of the American Medicine Show
at the Reason Center of Sacramento www.reasoncenter.org
1300 Ethan Way, Suite 675, Sacramento
January 26 at 2pm, 80 minutes
This presentation will shed light on the origins of the patent medicine shows that were started in England, then bloomed in the US. Learn about small time operations to sophisticated shows that made huge profits, using clever marketing and engaging performances to sell "Snake Oil" including devices. These were medicines and devices that offered false cures. The shows were especially entertaining to the nation before the arrival of radio and film.
Origin of the American Medicine Show
Provided through the OLLI Pacific instructor program
(Facilitated by the University of Pacific, Stockton)
You need to be a member of the OLLI program to attend
1300 Ethan Way, Suite 675, Sacramento
Two sessions: February 3rd in Stockton and February 6th online at 3:30pm
90 minutes
This presentation will shed light on the origins of the patent medicine shows that were started in England, then bloomed in the US. Learn about small time operations to sophisticated shows that made huge profits, using clever marketing and engaging performances to sell "Snake Oil" including devices. These were medicines and devices that offered false cures. The shows were especially entertaining to the nation before the arrival of radio and film.
Doctor R. Snick YouTube Channel