AN ELECTRIC BOY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2021, 16 August 1880, Page 3

AN ELECTRIC BOY.

The “Sydney Evening News” cays that a most extraerdinary phenomenon may now be seen at the Egyptian Hall, George street. A youth of about seventeen years is introduced to the visitor, who, on shaking hands with him, experiences an electric shock of great force, so much so that the hand, once clenched, is kept so until the lad opens his. It is said that the subject, after recovering from a severe illness, showed signs of being electrified, and any one touching him felt the shock as from an electric battery. As time has passed, the magnetic power has become more intense ; and now, by placing his hand in a tumbler of water, the current is conveyed to any one placing his finger therein. Beyond looking somewhat pale, the youth shows no outward signs of his peculiar power, which has in many instances already performed some marvellous cures, similar to those performed by Mr Q-. Milner Stephen. A gentleman suffering greatly from rheumatic gout was introduced to this phenomenon yesterday, and he called on the manager of the Egyptian Hall to-day, stating he was perfectly cured by a simple shake of the hand, and that almost immediately after touching him relief was apparent. Wo could also name others who have felt relief from similar illnesses. The sensations are various as the different parts of the boy are touched. For instance, if the lip is touched by his finger, there is a feeling similar to a little mustard being placed there. If the ear is held, the magnetic shock is light, yet distinct, and if the nose is touched the shock is strong, while, as before stated, the hand communicates a smart and lingering shock.