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Charles Bertram
| Charles Bertram | |
 Cover of Sphinx (April 1907) | |
| 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]
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Biography
Originally a victualler (traditionally a person who supplies for the crew of a ship food, beverages and other provisions on a vessel at sea) and landlord of Bassett's Hotel (formerly known as Petter's Hotel), a tavern at the corner of Garrick-street and New-street (now New Place) which still exists today as The Round House. Bertram became bankrupt 1882 and turned to conjuring as a full-time profession.
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.
