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A fortune-teller claimed to have a magical substance called 'Zep' that could influence the future and reveal a person's future beloved.
Two sisters spent their savings on this 'Zep' substance, hoping to find husbands, but ended up losing a significant amount of money and facing threats from the fortune-teller.
The fortune-teller's past involved criminal activities and despite her claims, the magical substance did not work, leading to legal consequences for her and disappointment for the sisters.

Madame Enault, a 19th-century medicine show performer, used elaborate costumes and exotic promises to draw crowds and sell her questionable elixirs.
Her show featured free tooth extractions and treatments for minor ailments, which acted as a sales pitch for her 'Indian Malachite' and 'Chinese Caustic' remedies.
Despite facing criticism and legal troubles, Madame Enault's showmanship and unconventional medical practices continued to attract attention and controversy throughout her career.

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