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1884 February 27 . John Goldberg AMs; Bloomingdale [Asylum], New York, New York.

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Box 3
Abstract:
Advertisement for a performance by magician John Goldberg entitled "The Gipsey Camp," produced by Goldberg while committed to the Bloomingdale Asylum for the Insane. "The Main object of Goldberg being, to give to the World a true Religion not exactly a true Religion because we already have one but A new and original way of presenting Truth to the Young Generation. I shall call myself the Coming Messiah." Intends to circulate books, pamphlets, plays, and entertainments to youth about gambling, drinking, and tobacco: "in the same manner the Republicans and Democrats & Congressional Committees circulate free & broadcast all over the country their Campaign documents." Includes another sheet with various thoughts Goldberg had while in Bloomingdale Asylum, referencing "balanced heads" and women causing men to commit suicide. "Bismark & Goldberg Best balanced Heads in the World. Napoleon was not evenly balanced nor Frederick the Great but Shakespeare was." With newspaper clipping, "Vanderbilt's Magician. He Goes Mad on the Subject of Checks and is Arrested."
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6 page

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Collection

Science and Medicine collection, 1702-1936
Total components 316
Last indexed 2024-08-05