Photograph
Ben Bergor Escapes
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. |
Image ID: | 83296 |
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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 |
Bergor first performed in vaudeville as Bennie Golden Berger, and eventually legally changed his name to Ben Bergor. |
Stages (Platforms) |
Trees |
Clothing and dress |
Hats |
Suits (Clothing) |
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Police |
Couples |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Women |
Magic |
Magicians |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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