Photograph
Sleight of Hand
Outdoor portrait of Madison magician Ben Bergor, who performed as Bennie Golden Berger during the early years of his career. He billed himself as the fastest hands in the business. |
Image ID: | 83299 |
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Creation Date: | date unknown |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Ben Bergor family papers, 1848-1994 (bulk 1930-1979) |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6658.3 |
Original Dimensions: | 2 x 3 inches |
Bergor first performed in vaudeville as Bennie Golden Berger, and eventually legally changed his name to Ben Bergor. |
Stone buildings |
Vaudeville |
Clothing and dress |
Men |
Moustache |
Outdoor photography |
Portrait photography |
Card games |
Magic |
Signs and signboards |
Signs and symbols |
Magicians |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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