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Straightjacketed Escape

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View from street of Madison magician Ben Bergor being raised feet first (upside down) and in a straightjacket to perform an escape act outside a LaCrosse, Wisconsin, hotel while a crowd is watching from the street and sidewalk. A sign on the hotel says: "Houdini Convention Headquarters."

Creator:
Bergor, Ben

Publication Information

Creator
Bergor, Ben

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
6 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0125JU
Legacy ID
WHi 83297

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