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Bertram Otto was a magician and pickpocket who performed an oriental act under the name Ming Chow
Biography
Bertram Otto was a magician and pickpocket, who was active in the first half of the Twentieth Century. Working as Ming Chow he was one of the most successful and highly paid after-dinner entertainers in London. He wore full Chinese robes and make-up. During his act he spoke in pidgin-English and used three simple tricks as cover for his steals, depositing his loot in special pockets in his robes.
During World War Two, he worked for ENSA and was manager of a small touring show which travelled throughout North Africa and the Middle East.
