Historical Object
Houdini Award
| The Houdini Award, an album, presented to Madison magician Ben Bergor by the Houdini Club of Wisconsin. Because Bergor won the award three years in succession, he was given permanent possession of the album. Mrs. Harry Houdini made the presentation to Bergor in 1941. |
| Image ID: | 82543 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1941 |
| Creator Name: | Houdini Club of Wisconsin |
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| Collection Name: | Ben Bergor family papers, 1848-1994 (bulk 1930-1979) |
| Genre: | Historical Object |
| Original Format Type: | object |
| Original Format Number: | MSS 1074, Box 51 |
| Original Dimensions: | 12 x 12 inches |
| See Image ID: 83213 for presentation of the award. Bergor first performed in vaudeville as Bennie Golden Berger, and eventually legally changed his name to Ben Bergor. |
| Rabbits |
| Clubs |
| Hats |
| Awards |
| Books |
| Magic |
| Magicians |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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