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WHi 1989
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Ben and Alvina Bergor
1940
Ben Bergor and his wife Alvina performing their amazing escape act utilizing a straightjacket and a trunk.
Mother and Son
December 1900
Uncropped portrait of Estella Moessner Goldenberger of Madison and her son Ben, who was later better known by his stage name, Ben Bergor.
Cowboy Eddie and Friends
Madison television personality Howie Olson (right) with Cowboy Eddie and his friend magician Ben Bergor.
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.
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.
Mandu the Magician
Doc Mann of Beloit, Wisconsin, who performed novelty entertainment and "top hat magic" as Mandu the magician.
