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It's Those Johnson Boys
The Johnson Brothers, billed as "Clean, Fast, Swedish Comedy," was a musical comedy act based in Racine, Wisconsin.
Ben Bergor Performs
Magician Ben Bergor of Madison performing a trick on stage. With him are his wife, who performed as Madame Alva, and an assistant.
Hypnotism Act
Dr. Morton Greene, a graduate psychologist, performing his hypnotism act.
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.
Free Show Tonight
September 1930
During the 1920s Madison magician Ben Bergor toured with various vaudeville companies. This is the setup for the Curtis Comedy Company.
Serenaders
1923
The Serenaders, a dance band based in Kiel. The drum indicates that the band was headed by Si Mahlberg.
