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[[Charles Bertram]] (1853 - 1907) born James Bassett, was a British magician who performed for royalty and appeared several times at the [[Egyptian Hall]]. He was a favorite performer of King Edward VII. | [[Charles Bertram]] (April 26, 1853 - February 28, 1907), born James Bassett in Woolwich, England, was a British magician who performed for royalty and appeared several times at the [[Egyptian Hall]]. He was a favorite performer of King Edward VII. | ||
His famous phrase was "Isn't it wonderful?" | His famous phrase was "Isn't it wonderful?" | ||
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* Charles Bertram The Court Conjurer by [[Edwin Dawes]] (1997) | * Charles Bertram The Court Conjurer by [[Edwin Dawes]] (1997) | ||
== References == | |||
* [[Sphinx]] June, 1925, page 121. | |||
[[Category:Biographies|Bertram, Charles]] | [[Category:Biographies|Bertram, Charles]] | ||
[[Category:British magicians|Bertram, Charles]] | [[Category:British magicians|Bertram, Charles]] | ||
[[Category:Professional magicians|Bertram, Charles]] | [[Category:Professional magicians|Bertram, Charles]] | ||
Revision as of 21:04, 9 February 2009
Charles Bertram (April 26, 1853 - February 28, 1907), born James Bassett in Woolwich, England, was a British magician who performed for royalty and appeared several times at the Egyptian Hall. He was a favorite performer of King Edward VII.
His famous phrase was "Isn't it wonderful?"
Noted for his presentations of Cards to Pocket as well as De Kolta's Vanishing Birdcage and Vanishing Lady illusions.
Books
- Isn't it Wonderful? A History of Magic and Mystery (1896)
- A Magician in Many Lands (1911)
- Charles Bertram The Court Conjurer by Edwin Dawes (1997)
References
- Sphinx June, 1925, page 121.