# J. V. Mansfield — The Humbugs of the World character guide

> J. V. Mansfield in The Humbugs of the World by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mansfield

**First appearance:** 0008-iv

## Who they are

A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid.

## In the story

### [Spirit-Rapping and Medium Humbugs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/x)

Known as the 'Great Spirit Postmaster,' he fraudulently answers sealed letters addressed to spirits.

### [Spiritualist Humbugs Waking Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/xvi)

Mentioned as the originator of the trick of answering communications and writing on arms.

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