When visiting Six Flags Magic Mountain, guests have the opportunity to browse and purchase a wide variety of merchandise. The park offers a range of products to cater to all ages and interests, ensuring that there is something for everyone. One popular category of merchandise at Six Flags Magic Mountain is apparel. Guests can find a range of t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and other clothing items featuring the park's logo or designs related to the various rides and attractions. These items allow visitors to show their love for the park and take home a tangible souvenir. Another category of merchandise available at Six Flags Magic Mountain is collectibles.
Another category of merchandise available at Six Flags Magic Mountain is collectibles. These items are often limited edition and highly sought after by collectors. They may include pins, keychains, and other small items that showcase the park's branding or specific rides and characters.
Bridget Bishop
Written By Sarah-Nell Walsh
Actress Rebekah Clinard as Bridget Bishop in History Alive production of 'Cry Innocent,' by Mark Stevick, Salem, Summer, 1999.
Bridget Bishop has developed into a colorful character in the legendary history of Salem Village. As the first woman tried and executed as a witch during the Salem witchcraft trials, she has attracted a lot of imaginative speculation about her character and behavior.
The Bridget Bishop that is most commonly portrayed is one who kept a house of refreshment for travelers, and a shuffle board for the entertainment of her guests. She generally seemed to have exhibited certain behaviors and appearances that exposed her to some scandal. She wore a showy costume for the austere Puritan times -- a red bodice. Her freedom from the severity of Puritan manners and disregard of conventional decorum in her conversation and conduct brought her into disrepute, so the tongue of gossip was generally loosened against her. She is portrayed as a folk heroine in Salem's story. A spirited, feisty, buxom, and lusty woman who flaunted Puritan morals with a happy public house where drinking and gambling occurred. Many say that it was her flashy taste in dress, her smooth and flattering manner with men, and the questionable gaieties that had gone on in her two taverns, which led to people gossiping about her as a witch as far back as King Philips War.
This, however, is not the same Bridget Bishop of history. Research done by historian David Green indicates that scholars and writers have confused Bridget Bishop of Salem with Sarah Bishop, a tavern keeper in Salem Village. Bridget Bishop lived on a small piece of property in Salem Town and was between fifty-five and sixty-five in 1692, when she was accused of witchcraft. The account below follows the more historically accurate description of Bridget Bishop's life, taken from Bernard Rosenthal's book Salem Story.
In 1666, the widow Bridget Wasselbe married Thomas Oliver and had a daughter named Christian. This marriage was less than idyllic. In 1678, Bridget was accused of calling her husband names on the Sabbath, and both she and her husband were sentenced to stand gagged in the market place for their offenses. In January 1679, Bridget and Thomas were both sentenced to be whipped for fighting. It was not unusual for Bridget's face to be battered during her marriage to Thomas Oliver. In 1680, she was accused of witchcraft. This accusation could have been facilitated by Thomas' claim that "she was a bad wife . . .the devil had come bodily to her . . . and she sat up all night with the devil." (Charles Upham, Salem Witchcraft). This accusation occurred after her husband died without leaving a will, and seems to be the classic case of a vulnerable, propertied woman being accused of witchcraft. She posted bond, and there is no record of any punishment. In 1687, she was charged with stealing brass objects. Her record then remains clean until she is brought up on witchcraft charges again in April 1692.
On April 19, 1692 at her examination, Bridget Bishop began her testimony with courtesy and deference. This deferential attitude soon gave way to anger as she realized that denying her involvement was not an effective strategy. The afflicted girls were in the courtroom swooning in response to the imagined spectral advances of Bridget Bishop. Magistrate John Hawthorne unleashed his loaded questions, asking, "How is it that your specter hurts those in this room?" Bridget replied, "I am innocent to a witch. I know not what a witch is." Hawthorne turned this answer to his advantage by asking, "How can you know, you are no witch, and yet not know what a witch is." She replied, "I am clear: if I were any such person you should know it." Although it is not clear what Bridget meant by this comment, Hawthorne clearly took it as a veiled threat and replied, "You may threaten, but you may do no more than you are permitted" (Salem Witchcraft papers). No one can know for certain if this bold interchange earned Bridget Bishop the distinction of being the first hanged on the gallows.
On May 27, Phips established a special court of Oyer and Terminer to try those accused of witchcraft. On June 2, Bridget Bishop was the first person tried in the new court, perhaps because her previous witchcraft accusation made her a likely candidate. In her trial, spectral evidence was given an unprecedented status. She was charged with "tortur[ing], afflict[ing], pin[ing], consum[ing], wast[ing]: & torment[ing] her victims," Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam Jr., Mercy Lewis, Mary Walcott, and Elizabeth Hubbard. Bridget vehemently denied the charges at her trial, believing that to be the only way to avoid execution. She did not realize that her only hope lay in confessing to witchcraft. When Cotton Mather wrote of the evidence against her in his book Wonders of the Invisible World, he included preposterous stories that could best be called gossip. One such story recounts that Bishop cast a glance upon Salem meeting house, while walking under guard. This "look" caused a board, which had been fastened with nails, to be removed to another portion of the house. Her case served as a model for future cases to come, following a very predictable pattern. The "afflicted" persons made their accusations, which were denied by the accused; members of the community told of past acts of witchcraft by the accused; and one or more confessors validated the claim of the accusers. The court used spectral evidence as the primary legal basis to convict Bridget Bishop. Hanged on June 10, her death warrant emphasizes only the harm done to her accusers, primarily on the day of her examination, as the legal justification for the execution.
David Green, "Salem Witches I: Bridget Bishop," The American Genealogist, Vol. 57, No. 3. 1981: 130-138.
Charles Upham, Salem Witchcraft, 1867.
Bernard Rosenthal, Salem Story,1997.
Bridget Bishop has developed into a colorful character in the legendary history of Salem Village. As the first woman tried and executed as a witch during the Salem witchcraft trials, she has attracted a lot of imaginative speculation about her character and behavior.
Collectibles give visitors a chance to take home a unique and exclusive piece of the park's history. Additionally, Six Flags Magic Mountain offers a selection of toys and plush animals. These items are particularly popular among younger visitors and can make for an enjoyable keepsake or gift. Visitors can find stuffed animals representing their favorite characters from the park or themed toys tied to specific rides. For those looking for practical souvenirs, Six Flags Magic Mountain also offers a range of kitchenware, accessories, and home decor items. These may include mugs, water bottles, magnets, and other products featuring the park's branding or images of the rides. Guests can bring a piece of the park into their everyday lives with these functional and decorative items. Overall, Six Flags Magic Mountain offers a diverse range of merchandise that allows visitors to commemorate their visit and bring home a piece of the park. Whether it's clothing, collectibles, toys, or practical items, there is something to suit every taste and interest. These souvenirs serve as a reminder of the fun and excitement experienced at Six Flags Magic Mountain and make for lasting mementos of a memorable visit..
Reviews for "Accessorize Your Adventure: Six Flags Magic Mountain Merchandise for Every Style"
- Emily - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with the merchandise at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The selection was limited and there wasn't much variety in the products. The prices were also quite high for what they were offering. I expected to see more unique items that I could only find at the park, but everything seemed generic and overpriced. Overall, I don't think it's worth spending your money on the merchandise at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
- Josh - 1/5 - I was not impressed with the merchandise at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The quality of the products was low, and it felt like they were just trying to make as much money as possible without putting much effort into the merchandise. The designs were uninspiring and the prices were way too high. I ended up leaving without buying anything because I didn't see anything worth my money. I would recommend saving your souvenir shopping for a different theme park.
- Sarah - 2/5 - I wasn't satisfied with the merchandise options at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The clothing selection was limited, and the designs were not very appealing. The prices were also higher than I expected, considering the lack of quality in the products. The staff at the merchandise shops were not very friendly or helpful either. Overall, I wouldn't recommend purchasing any merchandise from Six Flags Magic Mountain as there are better options available elsewhere.