Origin of the American Medicine Show, by Doctor R. Snick | 2025-01-26 @2:00 PM

Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2pm — 4 pm. Doors open 1:45 pm.
Location: Reason Center, 1300 Ethan Way, Suite 675, Sacramento,
Sponsored by Atheists & Other Freethinkers (AOF)

Prepare to be shocked, amazed, and entertained!

Doctor R. Snick is going to shed light on the origins of the patent medicine shows that were started in England then bloomed in the US.

Learn about operations ranging from small time to sophisticated shows that made huge profits using clever marketing and engaging performances to sell “Snake Oil” and 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.

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, oddities and Memento Mori while focusing on the audience’s interests.

Discover much more about Andrei at doctorsnick.com.

This event is open to the public.

-Free parking in the lot
-Ok to BYO snack/beverage — or to share if you wish.
-AOF will provide cool, clear water