In 1896, the "Noah's Ark" illusion on Broadway's Hammerstein's Olympia Theater captivated diverse audiences. Combining biblical themes and theatrical magic, it featured animals appearing from an Ark filled with water, achieved through clever staging. The show’s popularity led Scientific American to highlight it, showcasing its significance in New York City's entertainment scene.

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The Eliot Bible, the first printed in America and translated into an indigenous language, was created by John Eliot for the Algonquin Indians. Funded by an English missionary society, it took over 14 years to complete, culminating in 1663. Less than 40 copies remain today, despite the language's near extinction.

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The first Bible printed in New York was the 1792 Rev. John Brown Self-Interpreting Bible, subscribed by George Washington. Over 150 years, 26 editions were printed. Brown, self-taught and financially struggling, created a unique Bible with scripture-based notes. He passed away in 1787, emphasizing a lifetime devoted to preaching.

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