A democratic organization supporting separation of state and church, and promoting understanding and acceptence of atheism and freethought in our community

A democratic organization supporting separation of state and church,understanding and acceptence of atheism 

and freethought in our community

AOF Activities & Events

Origin of the American Medicine Show                                                                                                              Hits : 41
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 02:00pm - 04:00pm
Location :  Reason Center, 1300 Ethan Way, Ste 675, Sac., map

Andrei Pischalnikoff aka Dr R Snick returns

Prepare to be shocked, amazed, entertained, and possibly grossed out. The good Doctor R. Snick will be back to shed light on the origins of the patent medicine shows that began in England then spread in the US like an unfortunate rash.

You'll learn of operations ranging from small time to sophisticated shows that made outrageous profits using slick marketing and performances to sell "Snake Oil" and certain unspeakable devices. These medicines and devices offered false cures. False, we stress. Please don't try these. But they were especially entertaining to a gullible nation before the arrival of radio, film and the FDA.

Andrei Pischainikoff, AKA Doctor R. Snick, has been a storyteller using various media for several years. He began his journey speaking about 19th and 20th century quackery (fake medicine) and oddities in 2022. He delivers captivating shows about patent medicines, snake oils, medicine shows, sticky oddities and Memento Mori while focusing on the audience's interests.

This event is our holiday gift to you. You don't need to get us anything.

Discover much more about Andrei at doctorrsnicks.com.

 

DrRSnick

 

Contact :  See the AOF Contact page (http://www.aofonline.org/contact.html)
A free event with free parking. Bring snacks or a beverage to share if you can, and maybe crinkled bills for the donation jug. AOF will provide cool, clear water.