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During the latter part of his career, he toured with Albert Chevalier in Great Britain and the United States.<ref>Tricks That Mystify (incl. Who's Who in Magic) by Horace Goldin (1934)</ref> | During the latter part of his career, he toured with Albert Chevalier in Great Britain and the United States.<ref>Tricks That Mystify (incl. Who's Who in Magic) by Horace Goldin (1934)</ref> | ||
− | His famous phrase was "Isn't it wonderful?" and his assistant was professionally known as Madame Patrice (whom later married [[C. Lang Neil]]). | + | His famous phrase was "Isn't it wonderful?" and his assistant was professionally known as [[Madame Patrice]] (whom later married [[C. Lang Neil]]). |
Bertram was noted for his presentations of [[Cards to Pocket]] as well as [[De Kolta]]'s [[Vanishing Birdcage]] and [[Vanishing Lady]] illusions. | Bertram was noted for his presentations of [[Cards to Pocket]] as well as [[De Kolta]]'s [[Vanishing Birdcage]] and [[Vanishing Lady]] illusions. |
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Charles Bertram | |
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Born | April 26, 1853 James Bassett in Woolwich, England |
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Died | February 28, 1907 (age 53) |
Resting place | West Norwood Cemetery, Norwood, London, Grave 31,826 - Square 82 |
Nationality | British |
Categories | Books by Charles Bertram |
Charles Bertram (1853-1907) 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.[1]
During the latter part of his career, he toured with Albert Chevalier in Great Britain and the United States.[2]
His famous phrase was "Isn't it wonderful?" and his assistant was professionally known as Madame Patrice (whom later married C. Lang Neil).
Bertram was noted for his presentations of Cards to Pocket as well as De Kolta's Vanishing Birdcage and Vanishing Lady illusions.