Photograph
Ben Bergor with Lighted Cigarettes
Formal publicity portrait of magician Ben Bergor of Madison performing one of his sleight of hand tricks with lighted cigarettes. Bergor was billed as the fastest hands in the business. |
Image ID: | 83302 |
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Creation Date: | date unknown |
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 6658.5 |
Original Dimensions: | 7.5 x 9.5 inches |
Bergor first performed in vaudeville as Bennie Golden Berger, and eventually legally changed his name to Ben Bergor. |
Smoking |
Magicians |
Publicity |
Theater curtains |
Suits (Clothing) |
Cigarettes |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Portrait photography |
Magic |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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