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Publication Information
| Creator | Bergor, Ben |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 20 x 25 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Ben Bergor family papers, 1848-1994 (bulk 1930-1979) |
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| Call Number | PH 6658.5 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465329702121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss01074 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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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.
Ben Bergor on Stage
1930
Magician Ben Bergor of Madison with the stage equipment he used for his performances.
Ventriloquism Act
Ben Bergor, Madison magician, ventriloquist, and entertainment agent, performing with Jerry O'Reilly at a farm show. With Bergor is his wife Alva who often assisted in his performances.
Hypnotism Act
Dr. Morton Greene, a graduate psychologist, performing his hypnotism act.
Ben Bergor Billboard
Madison magician Ben Bergor standing in front of the Leota Theatre. Bergor was born Ben Goldenberger, and first performed in vaudeville as Bennie Golden Berger, and eventually legally changed his n...
Joe Berg
Joe Berg, a professional magician and magic dealer, who was based in Chicago. This autographed picture was presented to Ben Bergor, a Madison area magician who performed as Bennie Golden Berger dur...
