Charles Bertram

Charles Bertram (26 April 1853 – 28 February 1907) was a British magician known as "The Royal Conjurer" as he performed for royalty. Career Bertram was born James Bassett in Woolwich, it is suspected that he adopted the name of Charles Bertram (1723-1765). He was a favourite of King Edward VII who he performed for 22 times. He also performed many times at Maskelyne and Cooke's entertainment shows at the Egyptian Hall.