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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.

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 by Charles Bertram (1896)
  • A Magician in Many Lands by Charles Bertram (1911)
  • Charles Bertram The Court Conjurer by Edwin Dawes (1997)