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Ross Bertram ( | Ross Bertram (1912 - 1992) was a pioneer in the field of trade show magic. | ||
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Bertram performed for 19 continuous seasons at Toronto's famous Royal York Hotel until 1953, was a regular TV guest in both variety and chat shows, illustrated crooked gambling techniques and was featured in the [[Stars of Magic]] series. | |||
Ross was a confidant of [[Dai Vernon]], [[Dr. Jacob Daley]], and [[Francis Carlyle]]. | Ross was a confidant of [[Dai Vernon]], [[Dr. Jacob Daley]], and [[Francis Carlyle]]. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* [http://www.magicana.com/rossbertram/rossbertram/Welcome.html Ross Bertram Exhibition] | |||
* Cover [[Genii 1984 July]] | * Cover [[Genii 1984 July]] | ||
* Cover [[Genii 2003 March]] | * Cover [[Genii 2003 March]] | ||
[[Category:Biographies | [[Category:Biographies]] | ||
[[Category:Canadian magicians | [[Category:Canadian magicians]] | ||
[[Category:Professional magicians | [[Category:Professional magicians]] | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bertram}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Bertram, Ross}} | ||
Revision as of 20:22, 13 October 2010
Ross Bertram (1912 - 1992) was a pioneer in the field of trade show magic.
| Ross Bertram | |
| Born | John Ross Bertram July 25, 1912 Toronto, Canada |
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| Died | June 12, 1992 (age 79) |
| Categories | Books by Ross Bertram |
Bertram performed for 19 continuous seasons at Toronto's famous Royal York Hotel until 1953, was a regular TV guest in both variety and chat shows, illustrated crooked gambling techniques and was featured in the Stars of Magic series.
Ross was a confidant of Dai Vernon, Dr. Jacob Daley, and Francis Carlyle.
Fellow Canadian David Ben's formative years were spent under the tutelage of Mr. Bertram.
Books
- Stars of Magic, Series 9 (1951) Ross Bertram on Coins
- The Magic and Methods of Ross Bertram (1978)
- Bertram on Sleight of Hand (1983)
References
- Ross Bertram Exhibition
- Cover Genii 1984 July
- Cover Genii 2003 March