Ben Bergor Escapes | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Ben Bergor Escapes

Ben Bergor Escapes | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Madison magician Ben Bergor, standing in the trunk, and his wife, Alvina, standing nearby, getting ready to perform an amazing escape act. The act had Bergor, straightjacketed and inside a locked trunk. He escapes and is replaced by his wife.
DESCRIPTION
Madison magician Ben Bergor, standing in the trunk, and his wife, Alvina, standing nearby, getting ready to perform an amazing escape act. The act had Bergor, straightjacketed and inside a locked trunk. He escapes and is replaced by his wife.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:83296
Creation Date:circa 1940
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:Ben Bergor family papers, 1848-1994 (bulk 1930-1979)
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 6658.16
Original Dimensions:6.5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bergor first performed in vaudeville as Bennie Golden Berger, and eventually legally changed his name to Ben Bergor.
SUBJECTS
Stages (Platforms)
Trees
Clothing and dress
Hats
Suits (Clothing)
Uniforms
Police
Couples
Men
Outdoor photography
Women
Magic
Magicians

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