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| − | Ross Bertram (1912 - June 1992 ), born John Ross Bertram, | + | Ross Bertram (July 28, 1912 - June 1992 ), born John Ross Bertram in Toronto Canada, was one of the pioneers in the field of trade show magic. |
| − | He had performed for 19 continuous seasons | + | He had 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]]. | ||
| − | Fellow Canadian [[David Ben]]'s formative years were under the tutelage of Mr. Bertram | + | Fellow Canadian [[David Ben]]'s formative years were spent under the tutelage of Mr. Bertram. |
== Books == | == Books == | ||
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* [[Bertram on Sleight of Hand]] (1983) | * [[Bertram on Sleight of Hand]] (1983) | ||
| − | + | == References == | |
| + | *[[Genii]] March 2003 (cover) | ||
[[Category:Biographies|Bertram, Ross]] | [[Category:Biographies|Bertram, Ross]] | ||
[[Category:Canadian magicians|Bertram, Ross]] | [[Category:Canadian magicians|Bertram, Ross]] | ||
[[Category:Professional magicians|Bertram, Ross]] | [[Category:Professional magicians|Bertram, Ross]] | ||
Revision as of 00:43, 6 December 2008
Ross Bertram (July 28, 1912 - June 1992 ), born John Ross Bertram in Toronto Canada, was one of the pioneers in the field of trade show magic.
He had 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
- Genii March 2003 (cover)
